Lea D
@lead-nz.bsky.social
Kiwi, living in NZ. WWI Medical Historian (according to the PhD thesis - failed academic). Atheist/science-ist. Love animals, esp. dogs. Humanist. Against genocide, fascism, fundamentalism, or conservatism. Against pretty much all -isms, actually.
Yes. Yes, it was absolutely the stupidest decision that woman has made so far.
January 8, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Yes. Yes, it was absolutely the stupidest decision that woman has made so far.
Working from Waiheke, you mean.
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Working from Waiheke, you mean.
Context is everything - it all depends on the time of year!
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Context is everything - it all depends on the time of year!
Christmas mince pies (to differentiate from ordinary mince pies with actual meat in them) - NZer here :)
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Christmas mince pies (to differentiate from ordinary mince pies with actual meat in them) - NZer here :)
Steak and cheese - the absolute best!
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Steak and cheese - the absolute best!
I legit read that as "StabSausage" and thought it was pretty apt...
January 5, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I legit read that as "StabSausage" and thought it was pretty apt...
What a fantastic project! Well done, you! Love the Repair Shop - such a delightful showcasing of artisanal talents.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
What a fantastic project! Well done, you! Love the Repair Shop - such a delightful showcasing of artisanal talents.
Everybody needs to stand back and watch out!
January 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Everybody needs to stand back and watch out!
It be me too!! It's OUR year!!
January 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
It be me too!! It's OUR year!!
I wake up everyday hoping that cholesterol has done its job while I was sleeping....
December 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I wake up everyday hoping that cholesterol has done its job while I was sleeping....
There's a dog in the pink cloud on the right too...
December 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
There's a dog in the pink cloud on the right too...
Beetlejuice!! Always a firm fav!
December 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Beetlejuice!! Always a firm fav!
Yup, they've started here too (Waiuku). So annoying.
December 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Yup, they've started here too (Waiuku). So annoying.
Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou ko te whānau. Hold the memories close.
December 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou ko te whānau. Hold the memories close.
Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou ko te whānau, Stephen. Hold the memories close.
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou ko te whānau, Stephen. Hold the memories close.
Totally! No stress, and have already fended off well-meaning friends who insist "you can't be alone on Christmas Day" - yes, yes I can and I LIKE it!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
December 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Totally! No stress, and have already fended off well-meaning friends who insist "you can't be alone on Christmas Day" - yes, yes I can and I LIKE it!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
A sleep in, then normal breakfast (cereal). Texts to people, lunch will be a bag of chicken chips & dip. And a cider or two. I may or may not get out of my PJs at some stage.....
December 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A sleep in, then normal breakfast (cereal). Texts to people, lunch will be a bag of chicken chips & dip. And a cider or two. I may or may not get out of my PJs at some stage.....
'Plays with elves' was the only one I actually knew!! 8/20 for me...and a couple were lucky guesses!
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
'Plays with elves' was the only one I actually knew!! 8/20 for me...and a couple were lucky guesses!