Lilith Grace Toitū Te Tiriti
@lilithgrace.bsky.social
Me again. What’s one more social medium? Chronically ill artist who also writes. Loves cats, jokes, social justice, clouds. She/her. Aotearoa. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally.
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A wife bids farewell to her husband, the kuhul ajaw of Pa’ Chan, on his way to war. It is lintel 26 of Yaxchilán, Chiapas, crafted in 724 AD. The protagonists are Lord Shield Jaguar II and his wife Lady Xoc, who hands him his flexible shield and a helmet or headdress in the shape of a jaguar head.
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A wife bids farewell to her husband, the kuhul ajaw of Pa’ Chan, on his way to war. It is lintel 26 of Yaxchilán, Chiapas, crafted in 724 AD. The protagonists are Lord Shield Jaguar II and his wife Lady Xoc, who hands him his flexible shield and a helmet or headdress in the shape of a jaguar head.
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‘It was no longer a gift for my husband. It was all for me’: four women on how boudoir photography changed their lives
‘It was no longer a gift for my husband. It was all for me’: four women on how boudoir photography changed their lives
Now a hugely popular photographic genre, many women pay thousands to have intimate portraits taken of themselves by a professional. What do they get out of it?
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
‘It was no longer a gift for my husband. It was all for me’: four women on how boudoir photography changed their lives
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Can someone point me to a single instance where Deloitte/McKinsey/Bain any of these consulting firms have said an org needs to hire more people? Half a million to tell us something we knew they would.
what % of Deloitte’s work could be handled by one person using search and replace to update their standard presentation with the name of their current client www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Deloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte, which cost $435k, lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Can someone point me to a single instance where Deloitte/McKinsey/Bain any of these consulting firms have said an org needs to hire more people? Half a million to tell us something we knew they would.
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“Around 200 people protested peacefully outside during the opening of the challenge - with scores of them silently holding up signs saying ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.’ Several sign-holders were then arrested by police.”
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
Palestine Action like the Suffragettes, court told
Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“Around 200 people protested peacefully outside during the opening of the challenge - with scores of them silently holding up signs saying ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.’ Several sign-holders were then arrested by police.”
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
We must challenge these attacks on free speech and protest.
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No new “exploration” but new drilling still allowed as long as linked to existing fields www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ed Miliband confirms crackdown on North Sea exploration – but new drilling will continue
Strategy paper released with budget allows new oil and gas projects to move ahead if they are linked to existing fields
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
No new “exploration” but new drilling still allowed as long as linked to existing fields www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Consider NOT repeating the hateful words you are lamenting, friends. You're spreading the evil. Just sayin.
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Consider NOT repeating the hateful words you are lamenting, friends. You're spreading the evil. Just sayin.
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Had a wonderful welcome from Ngāti Whātua here in Tāmaki Makarau and honestly, if you cannot relate to the values of Tangata Whenua, why are you even living here? #ToitūTeTiriti
a red white and black flag with a white swirl on it
Alt: The Tino Rangatiratanga flag of the people of Aotearoa
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Had a wonderful welcome from Ngāti Whātua here in Tāmaki Makarau and honestly, if you cannot relate to the values of Tangata Whenua, why are you even living here? #ToitūTeTiriti
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Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
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The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
When I look at FB I feel like I can't breathe in there and rapidly close it.
November 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
When I look at FB I feel like I can't breathe in there and rapidly close it.
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GOOD MORNING FROM VIENNA
Bi-Colored Pink Amaryllis
Schönbrunn Palm House
Hietzing, 13th District
Image © Merisi Vienna
#EastCoastKin #Photography
#BloomScrolling #Flowers #Amaryllis
#Conservatory
Bi-Colored Pink Amaryllis
Schönbrunn Palm House
Hietzing, 13th District
Image © Merisi Vienna
#EastCoastKin #Photography
#BloomScrolling #Flowers #Amaryllis
#Conservatory
November 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
GOOD MORNING FROM VIENNA
Bi-Colored Pink Amaryllis
Schönbrunn Palm House
Hietzing, 13th District
Image © Merisi Vienna
#EastCoastKin #Photography
#BloomScrolling #Flowers #Amaryllis
#Conservatory
Bi-Colored Pink Amaryllis
Schönbrunn Palm House
Hietzing, 13th District
Image © Merisi Vienna
#EastCoastKin #Photography
#BloomScrolling #Flowers #Amaryllis
#Conservatory
I'm revising my very rusty t'ai chi, and I'm amazed at how much my body still knows how to do. It's been ten years since I was doing regular practice.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'm revising my very rusty t'ai chi, and I'm amazed at how much my body still knows how to do. It's been ten years since I was doing regular practice.
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Two women chat as they wait for a delayed train at Durham Station. They warm their hands with take-away coffees. They have each others’ full attention. Whatever they are talking about is juicy.
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Two women chat as they wait for a delayed train at Durham Station. They warm their hands with take-away coffees. They have each others’ full attention. Whatever they are talking about is juicy.
You just died. The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Yep.
Yep.
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
You just died. The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
Yep.
Yep.
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aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/he-puawai/
Well, since you asked, this has been out for about six weeks.
Well, since you asked, this has been out for about six weeks.
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/he-puawai/
Well, since you asked, this has been out for about six weeks.
Well, since you asked, this has been out for about six weeks.
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Painting by David Inshaw ‘The Raven’ 1971.
Oil on canvas. Size 35 x 48 cm.
Oil on canvas. Size 35 x 48 cm.
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Painting by David Inshaw ‘The Raven’ 1971.
Oil on canvas. Size 35 x 48 cm.
Oil on canvas. Size 35 x 48 cm.
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No one at the rap battle will wait for me to type my prompts
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
No one at the rap battle will wait for me to type my prompts
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For those caught up in the patch problem. An update I saw this morning.
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
For those caught up in the patch problem. An update I saw this morning.
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Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
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"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
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As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring – up to 1,500,000 trips, a more than 40% increase on 2019.
Easy riders: Dockless e-bikes responsible for one in 10 cycle trips in London
Five per cent of all journeys in the capital are now made by bike
www.standard.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
As we continue to expand London’s cycle network, the number of daily bike trips is soaring – up to 1,500,000 trips, a more than 40% increase on 2019.
and today the terven are weightlifting experts complaining there should be more coverage
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
and today the terven are weightlifting experts complaining there should be more coverage
@beckeleven.bsky.social tell Buster this is what he is
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
@beckeleven.bsky.social tell Buster this is what he is
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I just finished this lovely book. Recommended.
"A whimsical novel about a trans man in New York who moves back to his small Illinois hometown, walks into the bookstore he worked at in high school... and slips through time to come face-to-face with his pre-transition, teenage self."
"A whimsical novel about a trans man in New York who moves back to his small Illinois hometown, walks into the bookstore he worked at in high school... and slips through time to come face-to-face with his pre-transition, teenage self."
The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
The poignant story of a man who finds he can reach out to his younger, troubled self through a very familiar bookshop in his hometown. ‘Underhill’s tender, innovative debut is the smartest take on thi...
bookhero.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I just finished this lovely book. Recommended.
"A whimsical novel about a trans man in New York who moves back to his small Illinois hometown, walks into the bookstore he worked at in high school... and slips through time to come face-to-face with his pre-transition, teenage self."
"A whimsical novel about a trans man in New York who moves back to his small Illinois hometown, walks into the bookstore he worked at in high school... and slips through time to come face-to-face with his pre-transition, teenage self."