Mee__maa
@janiebabes.bsky.social
Jazz goddess, writer, governance nerd, perimenopausal harpie itching for a fight. Extremely left. I run so I don’t unalive people. Australian in all but paperwork. ND. On Bangerang country.
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Mee__maa
@janiebabes.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Much of is the result of people (electors and elected) not understanding that good governance is as important as it is boring; and a strong, independent public service to support it is vital. #politics
Sinister Adam is much more appealing. #TheArchers
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sinister Adam is much more appealing. #TheArchers
@thecidershedpod.bsky.social That opening Archlife song this week was unhinged genius 😂😂😂 #TheArchers
September 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
@thecidershedpod.bsky.social That opening Archlife song this week was unhinged genius 😂😂😂 #TheArchers
Grossly irresponsible and triggering reporting about eating disorders on #australianstory last night. Go talk to the Butterfly Foundation @abcaustralia.bsky.social and do better.
September 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Grossly irresponsible and triggering reporting about eating disorders on #australianstory last night. Go talk to the Butterfly Foundation @abcaustralia.bsky.social and do better.
@abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social provides a mealy mouthed, hur hur obit to Hulk Hogan, with a tiny mention that he “used a racial slur”. Perhaps Auntie is too delicate to go into the abhorrent detail of what the man represented.
July 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social provides a mealy mouthed, hur hur obit to Hulk Hogan, with a tiny mention that he “used a racial slur”. Perhaps Auntie is too delicate to go into the abhorrent detail of what the man represented.
I feel that #spellingbee is just not tapping the rich vein of the English language in all its vernacular glory. @nytgames.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I feel that #spellingbee is just not tapping the rich vein of the English language in all its vernacular glory. @nytgames.bsky.social
Anyone else waiting for Clarrie to hit the fan, using her new assertiveness skills, when she hears Joy has the job at the bull? #TheArchers 🤔
July 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Anyone else waiting for Clarrie to hit the fan, using her new assertiveness skills, when she hears Joy has the job at the bull? #TheArchers 🤔
The Emma Grundy Paradox - the kind of girl who writes to men in prison isn’t good enough for her son. Also, her son is the man in prison. 🤷🏼♀️ #TheArchers
June 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Emma Grundy Paradox - the kind of girl who writes to men in prison isn’t good enough for her son. Also, her son is the man in prison. 🤷🏼♀️ #TheArchers
“But Kate, I’m a vet.” 🤣🤣 #TheArchers
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
“But Kate, I’m a vet.” 🤣🤣 #TheArchers
Oh come on! 🙄🙄🙄 #spellingbee @nytgames.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Oh come on! 🙄🙄🙄 #spellingbee @nytgames.bsky.social
Also this #spellingbee @nytgames.bsky.social grumble grumble cultural hegemony grumble
June 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Also this #spellingbee @nytgames.bsky.social grumble grumble cultural hegemony grumble
Ralph Vaughan Williams would like a word, #spellingbee (yes, yes, via Bianco da Siena and I have no idea of the proper translation, I’m just making a point). @nytgames.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Ralph Vaughan Williams would like a word, #spellingbee (yes, yes, via Bianco da Siena and I have no idea of the proper translation, I’m just making a point). @nytgames.bsky.social
I’m still struggling to recover from this latest (third) bout - lungs fine but fevers, headache and nausea persist into week three.
Listen up, Australia. Covid is doing a surge. Isolate and test if you're unwell. Wear an N95 mask in crowded indoor spaces 😷. Keep your physical distance from those you don't live with. We all know what to do, so let's reduce the spread of this virus.
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
#auspol
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
#auspol
AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update – 30 May 2025
COVID cases are increasing across Australia, with big jumps in VIC (+55%), NSW (+29.2%) and QLD (+21.5%). SA saw a (+9.4%) increase with 6 deaths.
Aged care cases increased (+54.5%), also reported 6 deaths. ACT is slightly down; WA update delayed.
COVID cases are increasing across Australia, with big jumps in VIC (+55%), NSW (+29.2%) and QLD (+21.5%). SA saw a (+9.4%) increase with 6 deaths.
Aged care cases increased (+54.5%), also reported 6 deaths. ACT is slightly down; WA update delayed.
May 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I’m still struggling to recover from this latest (third) bout - lungs fine but fevers, headache and nausea persist into week three.
I’m always wary of people who coat themselves in too much certainty.
We pay too much attention to strong opinions—and too little to deep insight and broad perspectives.
Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed.
Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn.
Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed.
Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn.
May 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I’m always wary of people who coat themselves in too much certainty.
I love watching people who follow pretentious high profile “experts” on this and that rush to be witty in the comments. #ihatepeople
May 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I love watching people who follow pretentious high profile “experts” on this and that rush to be witty in the comments. #ihatepeople
On what planet are
1. people left in a lift for two hours waiting on engineers to respond rather than emergency services
2. no senior staff available for emergencies in a high end hotel
3. unstuck people entirely unruffled on disembarking said lift?
??????
#TheArchers
1. people left in a lift for two hours waiting on engineers to respond rather than emergency services
2. no senior staff available for emergencies in a high end hotel
3. unstuck people entirely unruffled on disembarking said lift?
??????
#TheArchers
May 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
On what planet are
1. people left in a lift for two hours waiting on engineers to respond rather than emergency services
2. no senior staff available for emergencies in a high end hotel
3. unstuck people entirely unruffled on disembarking said lift?
??????
#TheArchers
1. people left in a lift for two hours waiting on engineers to respond rather than emergency services
2. no senior staff available for emergencies in a high end hotel
3. unstuck people entirely unruffled on disembarking said lift?
??????
#TheArchers
Am I alone thinking the characterisation of the coalition split as “divorce” and “end of the affair” would likely not be used if there were two male leaders? (Imagine how it would be characterised with two women.) I’m recalling the framing of Julia Gillard in the media - do better. #auspol
May 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Am I alone thinking the characterisation of the coalition split as “divorce” and “end of the affair” would likely not be used if there were two male leaders? (Imagine how it would be characterised with two women.) I’m recalling the framing of Julia Gillard in the media - do better. #auspol
I’m so frustrated - had flu and RSV in Dec 24 and it has taken months to get my fitness back. Now felled by COVID. Lungs don’t seem too bad this time but experience says it’s a bit of a slog back. I just want to run! 🏃 #running #runningismytherapy
May 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I’m so frustrated - had flu and RSV in Dec 24 and it has taken months to get my fitness back. Now felled by COVID. Lungs don’t seem too bad this time but experience says it’s a bit of a slog back. I just want to run! 🏃 #running #runningismytherapy
One of my favourite #grammar nerds on one of my least favourite grammar mistakes. It’s definitely common in Australia - and grates on me anywhere.
I covered "versing" way back in 2012. I didn't realize it was so long ago, I could definitely update it.
Also don't feel bad — you definitely aren't alone on "epitome."
Also don't feel bad — you definitely aren't alone on "epitome."
Why Do Kids Say “Versing”?
Ron M. wrote, “The phenomenon of using the word ‘verse’ instead of ‘versus’ seems relatively recent, but to this 56 year old’s ears, it’s driving me nuts. I first started hearing this about 15 years a...
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May 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
One of my favourite #grammar nerds on one of my least favourite grammar mistakes. It’s definitely common in Australia - and grates on me anywhere.
@grammargirl.bsky.social I realised I have been using epitome somewhat incorrectly and it has humbled me - thank you! I wonder if you might at some point soothe my ego by doing a segment on people misusing “versus” - where they will say eg: “In last night’s match, tigers versed cubs”.
May 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
@grammargirl.bsky.social I realised I have been using epitome somewhat incorrectly and it has humbled me - thank you! I wonder if you might at some point soothe my ego by doing a segment on people misusing “versus” - where they will say eg: “In last night’s match, tigers versed cubs”.
I need to write a story with a character called Hypheny Double-Barrel. #WritingCommunity #WritingSky
May 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I need to write a story with a character called Hypheny Double-Barrel. #WritingCommunity #WritingSky
So now the ABC has moved from obsessing over the Coalition under Dutton to obsessing over it under Ley. You could be forgiven for not realising there’s a Labor govt with a 93 seat presence in the Parliament, full of talented women in positions of influence. #auspol
May 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
So now the ABC has moved from obsessing over the Coalition under Dutton to obsessing over it under Ley. You could be forgiven for not realising there’s a Labor govt with a 93 seat presence in the Parliament, full of talented women in positions of influence. #auspol
This is not true at any level of Australian government at least. In most cases rules around gifts are strictly controlled to avoid a conflict of interest being created, even if there is no immediate quid pro quo. But we all already know this, right? #auspol
Corruption requires explict quid pro quo. It is not corrupt to take an action that aligns with the interest of a person who gives you a gift, unless the official action was in direct response to that gift--a bribe. Terms matter. Accuracy and fairness matters. Regardless of what social media wants.
May 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is not true at any level of Australian government at least. In most cases rules around gifts are strictly controlled to avoid a conflict of interest being created, even if there is no immediate quid pro quo. But we all already know this, right? #auspol