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@endoubleu.bsky.social
You probably know me for my bird illustrations and sewing stuff, and maybe dinner, but on this profile I'm just me, for the social side.
There's a business me too, if you know where to look.
🇳🇿Pākehā | She/her/they | cat person
There's a business me too, if you know where to look.
🇳🇿Pākehā | She/her/they | cat person
I’m increasingly tempted to go to a phone that lets me make phone calls and text people…
December 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’m increasingly tempted to go to a phone that lets me make phone calls and text people…
(I don’t think it’s just my eyes getting older. If it is, they’re degrading alarmingly quickly given I had near perfect vision up until I was in my mid-40s.
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
(I don’t think it’s just my eyes getting older. If it is, they’re degrading alarmingly quickly given I had near perfect vision up until I was in my mid-40s.
I’m getting to the point of thinking they’re doing something to the legibility of text on my SE (it keeps getting smaller, even with accessibility settings activated) because they want me to buy a bigger, newer phone.
I don’t want a bigger, newer phone. The SE is already pushing my hand size limit.
I don’t want a bigger, newer phone. The SE is already pushing my hand size limit.
December 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I’m getting to the point of thinking they’re doing something to the legibility of text on my SE (it keeps getting smaller, even with accessibility settings activated) because they want me to buy a bigger, newer phone.
I don’t want a bigger, newer phone. The SE is already pushing my hand size limit.
I don’t want a bigger, newer phone. The SE is already pushing my hand size limit.
That's good to know, thank you.
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
That's good to know, thank you.
That's nice that it works well for you on your phone, but we are not fans of huge phones, and part of the reason for shifting to eReaders is to move away from being constantly connected and thus distracted by notifications etc.
December 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
That's nice that it works well for you on your phone, but we are not fans of huge phones, and part of the reason for shifting to eReaders is to move away from being constantly connected and thus distracted by notifications etc.
Yeah, I think this is what I'll be getting. It a spendy present, but he's worth it. 😆
December 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Yeah, I think this is what I'll be getting. It a spendy present, but he's worth it. 😆
I have a Kindle - my phone is too small for me to read on it easily, but my hands are too small for a larger phone. Also, eInk and not really being an internet device are better for my sleep. But I'm researching for a gift.
December 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I have a Kindle - my phone is too small for me to read on it easily, but my hands are too small for a larger phone. Also, eInk and not really being an internet device are better for my sleep. But I'm researching for a gift.
Ha, I don't think a librarian would be able to help with my struggling to read text on my phone...
I'm fine with my Kindle (apart from not being able to get library books, so mostly I'm reading classics on it, especially if I can get them for free). This is for a gift though.
I'm fine with my Kindle (apart from not being able to get library books, so mostly I'm reading classics on it, especially if I can get them for free). This is for a gift though.
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Ha, I don't think a librarian would be able to help with my struggling to read text on my phone...
I'm fine with my Kindle (apart from not being able to get library books, so mostly I'm reading classics on it, especially if I can get them for free). This is for a gift though.
I'm fine with my Kindle (apart from not being able to get library books, so mostly I'm reading classics on it, especially if I can get them for free). This is for a gift though.
That works with the Wellington City Libraries? (I'm not sure if they're on the same system as the Hutt ones, but it would be good to be able to use it across both.)
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
That works with the Wellington City Libraries? (I'm not sure if they're on the same system as the Hutt ones, but it would be good to be able to use it across both.)
A standalone device is desired.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A standalone device is desired.
I'm trying to work it out through our local library, but while I can sign into their website just fine, neither Libby or Overdrive are working for me (I used Libby quite a lot a few years ago when I first got my surface, but then they got rid of the Windows app and given I mostly used it offline...
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I'm trying to work it out through our local library, but while I can sign into their website just fine, neither Libby or Overdrive are working for me (I used Libby quite a lot a few years ago when I first got my surface, but then they got rid of the Windows app and given I mostly used it offline...
That’s still very kind and caring of you.
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
That’s still very kind and caring of you.
(I have a Kindle that I was gifted a couple of years ago.)
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
(I have a Kindle that I was gifted a couple of years ago.)
Kindle doesn’t work with public libraries afaik.
December 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Kindle doesn’t work with public libraries afaik.
Ok, in that case, you’re an excellent rebecca for ensuring that your niece’s companion also gets a present. I’m not sure I’ve ever managed that level of auntie-ing.
December 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ok, in that case, you’re an excellent rebecca for ensuring that your niece’s companion also gets a present. I’m not sure I’ve ever managed that level of auntie-ing.
We’re going to pretend I put the apostrophe in the appropriate place in that post.
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We’re going to pretend I put the apostrophe in the appropriate place in that post.
Yes.
And the idea of what lies ahead should be a deterrent from doing those things in the first place. Especially when you’re in a job like that.
And the idea of what lies ahead should be a deterrent from doing those things in the first place. Especially when you’re in a job like that.
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Yes.
And the idea of what lies ahead should be a deterrent from doing those things in the first place. Especially when you’re in a job like that.
And the idea of what lies ahead should be a deterrent from doing those things in the first place. Especially when you’re in a job like that.
I think he’s a white man, and probably went to the right school.
I do wonder if there a bit of his own personal safety involved though. (Not wishing harm on anyone, but you’d think you’d realise in that position that if you get caught, the consequences are going to be high. Or at least, should be)
I do wonder if there a bit of his own personal safety involved though. (Not wishing harm on anyone, but you’d think you’d realise in that position that if you get caught, the consequences are going to be high. Or at least, should be)
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I think he’s a white man, and probably went to the right school.
I do wonder if there a bit of his own personal safety involved though. (Not wishing harm on anyone, but you’d think you’d realise in that position that if you get caught, the consequences are going to be high. Or at least, should be)
I do wonder if there a bit of his own personal safety involved though. (Not wishing harm on anyone, but you’d think you’d realise in that position that if you get caught, the consequences are going to be high. Or at least, should be)
You might have some swelling that’s distorting them?
December 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
You might have some swelling that’s distorting them?
Haha I have been known to tell people (esp when working in IT teams) that there is only one circumstance in which it is suitable to use the word in my presence, and given they are not married to me…
December 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Haha I have been known to tell people (esp when working in IT teams) that there is only one circumstance in which it is suitable to use the word in my presence, and given they are not married to me…
At least you’ll always be beach ready this summer!
Are your brows holding up? Mine went about the same time the hair on my head starting growing back.
Are your brows holding up? Mine went about the same time the hair on my head starting growing back.
December 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
At least you’ll always be beach ready this summer!
Are your brows holding up? Mine went about the same time the hair on my head starting growing back.
Are your brows holding up? Mine went about the same time the hair on my head starting growing back.
I never got the chin hair until after chemo…
I wasn’t expecting the hair loss to be in reverse order as it turned out to - quite spectacularly - be.
Leg and arm hair never disappeared, but the legs and armpits are much slower growing these days.
I wasn’t expecting the hair loss to be in reverse order as it turned out to - quite spectacularly - be.
Leg and arm hair never disappeared, but the legs and armpits are much slower growing these days.
December 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I never got the chin hair until after chemo…
I wasn’t expecting the hair loss to be in reverse order as it turned out to - quite spectacularly - be.
Leg and arm hair never disappeared, but the legs and armpits are much slower growing these days.
I wasn’t expecting the hair loss to be in reverse order as it turned out to - quite spectacularly - be.
Leg and arm hair never disappeared, but the legs and armpits are much slower growing these days.