Claire Lacey (they/them)
@poetactics.bsky.social
poet. nerd. performer. critic. phd in poetry and brain injury.
located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. from Canada.
located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. from Canada.
Pinned
I've begun a starter pack of Aotearoa writers to help others find the crowd on bsky. I know I've missed plenty, so comment below if you want to be added (or removed).
go.bsky.app/MLBjtRv
go.bsky.app/MLBjtRv
Cripes. Keeping the folks at Bondi and Brown in my thoughts—and also be careful what you click, folks.
Just a note to be very careful when searching Bluesky team, videos are starting to be uploaded appearing to show the incident.
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Cripes. Keeping the folks at Bondi and Brown in my thoughts—and also be careful what you click, folks.
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Tentatively looking for an audiobook narrator. NZ accent, preferably a woman, queer friendly, experienced with audiobooks. I'm obviously googling/looking at sites with profiles as well, but any leads or recs welcome.
December 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Tentatively looking for an audiobook narrator. NZ accent, preferably a woman, queer friendly, experienced with audiobooks. I'm obviously googling/looking at sites with profiles as well, but any leads or recs welcome.
My migraine medication is so helpful, but boy does it knock me out. Slept all afternoon! I'm not going to get the manuscript submissions done this weekend that I wanted to, but at least I am no longer in skull-splitting pain.
a black and white photo of a woman wearing a turtleneck sweater and a dress .
Alt: a gif of Lucy Ricardo shrugging dramatically.
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
My migraine medication is so helpful, but boy does it knock me out. Slept all afternoon! I'm not going to get the manuscript submissions done this weekend that I wanted to, but at least I am no longer in skull-splitting pain.
Today's poetry experiment result:
insufficiently whimsical.
insufficiently whimsical.
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today's poetry experiment result:
insufficiently whimsical.
insufficiently whimsical.
Got on the bus going the wrong direction, so now I get a scenic tour for $2.50 😎
December 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Got on the bus going the wrong direction, so now I get a scenic tour for $2.50 😎
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If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
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Buy someone a calendar for Christmas and support a residency for NZ writers
www.robertlordwriterscottage.nz/p/joyful-and...
www.robertlordwriterscottage.nz/p/joyful-and...
Joyful and Triumphant 2026 calendar
www.robertlordwriterscottage.nz
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Buy someone a calendar for Christmas and support a residency for NZ writers
www.robertlordwriterscottage.nz/p/joyful-and...
www.robertlordwriterscottage.nz/p/joyful-and...
Today's poetry experiment result:
burnt olive oil lingers.
burnt olive oil lingers.
December 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Today's poetry experiment result:
burnt olive oil lingers.
burnt olive oil lingers.
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Urgent Attention:
Te Waiponamu / South Island consumers of Salmon: recall due to possible listeria. Check your fridges and don't chance it.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
Te Waiponamu / South Island consumers of Salmon: recall due to possible listeria. Check your fridges and don't chance it.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
www.mpi.govt.nz
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Urgent Attention:
Te Waiponamu / South Island consumers of Salmon: recall due to possible listeria. Check your fridges and don't chance it.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
Te Waiponamu / South Island consumers of Salmon: recall due to possible listeria. Check your fridges and don't chance it.
www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-...
While I diverged on seasoning, the technique for making egg fried rice from this post worked beautifully with my cast iron pan. Sharing for my fellow slightly inept cooks.
www.seriouseats.com/perfect-egg-...
www.seriouseats.com/perfect-egg-...
Perfect Egg Fried Rice (On Whatever Gear You Have) Recipe
This egg fried rice recipe is designed to work with any cooking setup, whether you're lucky enough to have a true flaming-hot wok burner or are just using a nonstick skillet on an electric cooktop.
www.seriouseats.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
While I diverged on seasoning, the technique for making egg fried rice from this post worked beautifully with my cast iron pan. Sharing for my fellow slightly inept cooks.
www.seriouseats.com/perfect-egg-...
www.seriouseats.com/perfect-egg-...
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This Bill threatens every worker in New Zealand. Brooke van Velden's Employment Relations Amendment Bill has come back from Select Committee - and she's made it EVEN WORSE for workers. #nzpol
union.org.nz/employment-b...
union.org.nz/employment-b...
Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability to exploit workers.
union.org.nz
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This Bill threatens every worker in New Zealand. Brooke van Velden's Employment Relations Amendment Bill has come back from Select Committee - and she's made it EVEN WORSE for workers. #nzpol
union.org.nz/employment-b...
union.org.nz/employment-b...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I grow old... I grow old...
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I grow old... I grow old...
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
I love finishing a library book, knowing that I can go pick up the next one in the series at the library tomorrow after work. One of life's true pleasures.
December 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I love finishing a library book, knowing that I can go pick up the next one in the series at the library tomorrow after work. One of life's true pleasures.
Today's poetry experiment result:
called on account of wind.
called on account of wind.
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Today's poetry experiment result:
called on account of wind.
called on account of wind.
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Governments are always keen to have reviews into benefits and overdiagnosis of mental health difficulties. But they always ignore every study that says 4 day weeks and UBI dramatically improve people's wellbeing and the economy.
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Governments are always keen to have reviews into benefits and overdiagnosis of mental health difficulties. But they always ignore every study that says 4 day weeks and UBI dramatically improve people's wellbeing and the economy.
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In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
December 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
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I wrote about #LongCOVID stealing my lifelong favorite hobby of cycling, learning that e-bikes aren't "giving up" or "cheating," and how riding with assistance gave me back one of the greatest joys of my life. bit.ly/48ohIH5
The Greatest Feeling in the World
Seven months with an electric bike.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I wrote about #LongCOVID stealing my lifelong favorite hobby of cycling, learning that e-bikes aren't "giving up" or "cheating," and how riding with assistance gave me back one of the greatest joys of my life. bit.ly/48ohIH5
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Cradled NZ have just come out with a frankly BANGER line of merch in support of PATHA’s legal action! Get yourself a "WOKE IDEOLOGICAL FERAL" t-shirt! cradlednz.digitees.co.nz/shop/categor...
PATHA fundraising tees cradlednz
We create amazing designs.
cradlednz.digitees.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Cradled NZ have just come out with a frankly BANGER line of merch in support of PATHA’s legal action! Get yourself a "WOKE IDEOLOGICAL FERAL" t-shirt! cradlednz.digitees.co.nz/shop/categor...
Today's poetry experiment result:
inconvenient hijinks.
inconvenient hijinks.
December 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today's poetry experiment result:
inconvenient hijinks.
inconvenient hijinks.
I have been looking forward to my work team's xmas party for ages—mystery activity followed by a white elephant gift exchange. The mystery activity was carpentry. I was stoked. But it was so hot, that as soon as I started sawing, I got dizzy and felt faint. Frustratingly, also started to cry.
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I have been looking forward to my work team's xmas party for ages—mystery activity followed by a white elephant gift exchange. The mystery activity was carpentry. I was stoked. But it was so hot, that as soon as I started sawing, I got dizzy and felt faint. Frustratingly, also started to cry.
Today's poetry experiment result:
stale strawberry.
stale strawberry.
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Today's poetry experiment result:
stale strawberry.
stale strawberry.
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If you’re shopping for gifts, this place supports numerous Māori & Pacific artists
shop.moanafresh.com
shop.moanafresh.com
Moana Fresh
Moana Fresh
shop.moanafresh.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
If you’re shopping for gifts, this place supports numerous Māori & Pacific artists
shop.moanafresh.com
shop.moanafresh.com
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New measles locations of interest just dropped. For Ōtepoti it is the A&E waiting room. info.health.nz/health-topic...
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
New measles locations of interest just dropped. For Ōtepoti it is the A&E waiting room. info.health.nz/health-topic...
Today's poetry experiment result:
there's a hole in my bucket.
there's a hole in my bucket.
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today's poetry experiment result:
there's a hole in my bucket.
there's a hole in my bucket.