Letter to My Murdered Chickens
Chickens are productive and convivial members of the pā harakeke whanau; it was a sad day when we found two of them slaughtered by a visiting dog when our guest wasn’t paying attention.
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Improvisation & Genius
I tried not to write a post about Trump this week. I even went surfing at Colac Bay to get him out of my thoughts. Unfortunately, every road apparently leads to Trump, even when thinking about improvisation and genius.
Finding My Tribe
How to find a friend group in the Wakatipu is a common topic in conversations – why is it so hard? And why does Christopher Luxon need to know about this?
Dystopian Future – Executive Order 14168
Margaret Atwood must be laughing, or crying. The Handmaid’s Tale is upon us as Trump signs an Executive Order stating humans come in two sex categories, determined at conception. That’s not a scientific possibility. “So?” says Trump.
Threads of Connection Sets Sail
I launched Threads of Connection in Christchurch tonight. Read on for a summary of how I came to write a novel about climate change, bombing as a viable form of protest, and how crucial community is in challenging times.
Reality
Why does time in the mountains seem more real than anything else? I’d love to give some politicians a dose of that reality and see if they might come to some sense.
JANECOIN
Meme coins are for everybody, including Trump. Since Trump’s launch of $TRUMP just before his inauguration, its market cap has risen to USD5 billion. You could have a meme coin too – read on to find out how.
Power-Hungry AI
If you think AI dominating the world might be a problem, have you also thought about the risks created by AI’s need for vast amounts of energy? How much energy does AI need and where will it come from?
We Will Rebuild
What will it take for humans to act in the face of climate change? Will the LA fires be a tipping point? So far, it’s not looking like they will provide the impetus required.
Creepypasta
Creepypasta…know what it is? How about peepspeaks? Read more to find out about current (or relatively current) web-based culture.