Jay Robinson
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Jay Robinson
@dunedinjay.bsky.social
Librarian and pastor.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Incredible. The people of Minnesota are inspiring a nation.
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 24, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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There are so many moments right now that demonstrate how far through the looking glass we are — and yet the GOP can’t find the courage to stop the Mad King.

This will result in a global catastrophe if Trump continues.
It’s come to this: “Catholic members of the US armed forces could in good conscience consider disobeying orders to attack Greenland if such orders were issued, according to Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the bishop responsible for the pastoral care of US military personnel.”
Military archbishop: Troops could refuse orders on Greenland
Speaking to Britain's Sunday program on BBC, Archbishop Timothy Broglio reiterated that conscience could permit refusal of an unjust military order.
aleteia.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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"The coffins with three Danish soldiers killed in Helmand, Afghanistan, arriving in Denmark in Dec. 2008."
""Krestine Havemann/Polfoto, via Associated Press"
archive.nytimes.com/rendezvous.b...
I think a good strategy for your non-leftist social media presence (ie everywhere but here) is to give this photo - the remains of Danish soldiers returning in coffins after being killed in America's war in Afghanistan - as wide an audience as possible. Remind people who we're betraying
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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January 20, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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DEAR FIFA

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND RECENTLY HELD THE LAST FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP.

PLEASE CONSIDER US FOR THE 2026 MENS WORLD CUP

WE CAN BRIBE YOU WITH WHITAKERS CHOCOLATE

REGARDS
Beginning to think this is a distinct possibility.
January 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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A Double Blue Ocean Event threatens to occur, i.e. Antarctic sea ice approaching a low of one million km² in February 2026 (see image with Antarctic sea ice extent anomaly 2015 through December 12, 2025). An Arctic Blue Ocean Event could follow later in 2026. arctic-news.blogspot.com/2025/12/wild...
December 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Another beautiful haul from #otagofarmersmarket. Enjoying the berries and peaches!
#farmersmarkets
#dunedinnz
December 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”

Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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NASA Land Only anomaly vs 1880-1980 shows 1.5°C crossed for all months since 2022 (black squares) through Oct 2025. LOWESS 3-year smoothing trend (red line) indicates 2°C crossed in 2022 and 3°C gets crossed in 2029 if this trend continues (dashed extension). arctic-news.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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“All of us, prophets included, usually must do it wrong many times before we can do it right.”

— Richard Rohr

www.christiancentury.org/books/weepin...
Weeping with the prophets
Richard Rohr begs readers to journey from anger to sadness to compassionate...
www.christiancentury.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Excellent early summer haul from #otagofarmersmarket

Salut!
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
"Our starting point for this journey is a quote from mystic, theologian, and civil rights spiritual leader Howard Thurman: 'Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.'"
sojo.net/articles/opi...
The Key to Howard Thurman’s Spirituality Is ‘What Makes You Come Alive’
Lerita Coleman Brown believes Howard Thurman has something to teach us in these violent times.
sojo.net
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Record high daily temperatures were reached on each day of the period from 12 to 17 October 2025. Anomalies were as high as +4.22°C (versus 1979-2000) on October 14, 2025. The inset shows high polar temperature anomalies versus 1991-2020 on October 17, 2025. arctic-news.blogspot.com/2025/10/anta...
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
#otagofarmersmarket haul for today. A beautiful spring day! #farmersmarkets #dunedinnz
October 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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“I understand that Jews have lived with ethnic oppression for 2,000 years. I need help to understand how many deaths it takes for the current Israeli government to recognize that ethnic oppression can be pursued by more than one side.”

– Samuel Wells

www.christiancentury.org/voices/dear-...
Dear Israel
There are some things I understand and others I...
www.christiancentury.org
August 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Another mid-winter haul from #otagofarmersmarket. All the essentials. Yowsa. ☺️
July 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@raynerexplainer.bsky.social thanks for you Dunedin show today. I especially appreciated the homage to my hero Carl Sagan. 🤓
July 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Adventures with borscht
June 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Pozole.

Fantastic.

With cabbage, carrots, and radishes from #otagofarmersmarket

I’ve discovered a yummy Mexican winter soup, with fixings.
June 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
June 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ostalgia.
May 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM