Newsletter Victimhood I don't actually know what I want to say about this, so I'm going to start writing and find out. Content warning probably required.
Newsletter Thought for the day, 17 November 2022 I could come at from the perspective of a leftie, who looks for structural explanations when shit happens. Or I could come at it as a research nerd, who knows causation is never some straightforward thing that can be captured in a glib Facebook post. I could approach it as
Newsletter Thought for the day, 7 November 2022 A reflection, as my big kid does university exams, and my wee guy faces his first NCEA exam tomorrow. I said to the wee guy right now, 'Just do your best'. Then I cringed a little bit. When I was growing up, I understood 'Just do your
Newsletter Nerd Sunday: National's social investment approach. Is it less boring than you think? It's time to talk about welfare policy! Get it while it's hot, guys.
Newsletter The barred? A 'solution' may have been found, but this kneejerk stuff does more harm than good.
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Newsletter Nerd Saturday: An interest in conflict She was willing her tears back down, but they ebbed into her voice. She explained herself again - again - as the journos held their microphones to her, as her colleagues milled past on their way to the debating chamber. Rawiri Waititi, not even from her own party, stopped to
Newsletter Bali laughs Three years ago, I nuttily decided to travel alone to Bali to take part in a really shitty exercise camp. Facebook memories reminded me of this day trip. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I didn't.
Newsletter Nerd Sunday: The value of life Something’s making me uncomfortable. This week, there was an announcement. It mostly went under the radar - but disabled people certainly noticed. The government sent out an email with a proposal to cut back compulsory mask wearing. A bunch of people have been invited to comment on the proposal,
Newsletter Thought for the day, 9 September 2022 Today's involved feelings, perhaps unexpectedly, and I've been trying to boil them down. I don't think she was lazy. Turning up to events with a smile, connecting and sharing words and emotions for twelve hours or more in a day - well, without a
Newsletter Thought for the day, 8 September 2022 On September 11 2001 - the day the world changed forever, challenging everything we thought we knew - I had a cherished baby. My first. We were going to celebrate his 21st this weekend, all of us as a family - and I was really looking forward to it. But
Newsletter They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said 'Apply better evidence-based policymaking' ACT has released a policy of forcing people on the benefit for addiction into rehab. I saw it on the news tonight, but I can't find it online. Maybe they regret it. I certainly do. Leaving aside the irony of a twerking lycra-clad David Seymour lecturing other people
Newsletter All by my selfie Today I'm having my first proper outing since I got COVID (4.5 months!) and my first crowd experience since anyone got COVID. I decided I would sneak along to Les Misérables. I know it's tacky and I DON'T CARE. I've come
Newsletter Spot the difference! Why do I prefer the original Terminator to Brian Tamaki? 1. Unwavering purpose and principles 2. Had a better excuse for holding 1980s values 3. More convincing cosmetic enhancements 4. Cast the woman as the childbirth vehicle for an important man - but at least gave her a sequel 5.
Newsletter Thought for the day, 10 August 2022 I've been wondering: with a past like his, why was he silly enough to run for public office? Then I realised, it wasn't silly at all. It was entirely rational. He's been doing this stuff his whole life, I would guess. And until now,
Newsletter Knowing how to work it I used to be young and a bit useless. Sometimes I look back on those days with nostalgia - you know, before I became old and a bit useless. I entered the workforce like many of my era. My first job was berry picking, aged twelve. I knew what to
Newsletter Know better, do better, be radder I try not to judge. Truly. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve used a word I now regret, I’d buy a giant roll of sticky tape to cover my mouth. And I’m not just talking about ‘moist’, ‘nourishing’, ‘succulent’, ‘encrusted’ or ‘panties’. Lizzo did
Newsletter Follow me for more tips Dear Anna I’ve been wondering how to raise this with you. To put it gently, you haven’t been yourself. And I’ve noticed. After all, we spend a lot of time together. It started three and a half months ago, when you looked down and saw two lines
