Cristina ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧˚.🎀༘⋆🐈
@no1foofan.bsky.social
Writer - novels (mostly speculative fiction), short stories including observational reflections, and poetry. Author webpage at - https://cristinaarcher.com.au/ - and poetry at - https://medium.com/ ... and occasional photography.
Hay fever season in full swing.
December 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hay fever season in full swing.
medium.com/ipoetry/i-ca... - First of two poems reflecting on a “I used to” nostalgia theme.
I can remember a time when I used to
A poem
medium.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/i-ca... - First of two poems reflecting on a “I used to” nostalgia theme.
some curious footprints on the sand at Port Melbourne....
December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
some curious footprints on the sand at Port Melbourne....
medium.com/ipoetry/stud... - second of two poems on the theme exploring loneliness and isolation.
studying a cure for isolation
a poem
medium.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/stud... - second of two poems on the theme exploring loneliness and isolation.
View looking up at Melbourne Central.
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
View looking up at Melbourne Central.
medium.com/ipoetry/stud... - first of two poems considering the nature of loneliness and isolation.
studying isolation
a poem
medium.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/stud... - first of two poems considering the nature of loneliness and isolation.
It was a while ago now, but my little pony wanted to be outside on a glorious spring day. Today I will be enjoying the spring weather.
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It was a while ago now, but my little pony wanted to be outside on a glorious spring day. Today I will be enjoying the spring weather.
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - second of a pair on the theme — the best revenge is none — heal, move on and don’t become like those who hurt us.
the best revenge is none (part 2)
A poem
medium.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - second of a pair on the theme — the best revenge is none — heal, move on and don’t become like those who hurt us.
Starting to get mesmerised by the lights around Melbourne town - some of which are seasonal baubles.
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Starting to get mesmerised by the lights around Melbourne town - some of which are seasonal baubles.
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - first of a pair of poems about the theme the best revenge is none — heal, move on and don’t become like those who hurt us.
the best revenge is none (part 1)
To carry the weight of bitterness
is to anchor oneself in shadows,
a chain forged not by the hand
of the ones who wronged us,
but by the…
medium.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - first of a pair of poems about the theme the best revenge is none — heal, move on and don’t become like those who hurt us.
Contemplating a road trip to see all the 'giant' things around Australia. There are a lot. Reckon it would take at least a year.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Contemplating a road trip to see all the 'giant' things around Australia. There are a lot. Reckon it would take at least a year.
medium.com/ipoetry/wond... - reflecting on a personal quality — inquisitiveness — that seems to get me into trouble — yet knowing beauty and wisdom begins with wonder and accepting this trait ultimately defines my well-being.
wonder is the seed
In the realm of questions,
where curiosity dances unfettered,
there lies a path often tangled,
where steps may falter,
but never cease.
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/wond... - reflecting on a personal quality — inquisitiveness — that seems to get me into trouble — yet knowing beauty and wisdom begins with wonder and accepting this trait ultimately defines my well-being.
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BREAKING | Truck hauling monkeys carrying hepatitis C, herpes and Covid overturns in Mississippi
Truck hauling monkeys carrying hepatitis C, herpes and Covid overturns in Mississippi
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October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING | Truck hauling monkeys carrying hepatitis C, herpes and Covid overturns in Mississippi
Post feed - floofs in food coma snooze under a watchful parent's eye.
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Post feed - floofs in food coma snooze under a watchful parent's eye.
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - I was recently reminded of an interesting documentary from 2012 — The Stories We Tell — exploring myth and memory at the core of a family of storytellers. What struck me the most about this film was the story was whatever each narrator made it to be. Packed a punch.
the stories we tell ourselves
a poem
medium.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - I was recently reminded of an interesting documentary from 2012 — The Stories We Tell — exploring myth and memory at the core of a family of storytellers. What struck me the most about this film was the story was whatever each narrator made it to be. Packed a punch.
And, if you're curious, the first volume is here - www.amazon.com.au/Collected-Po...
www.amazon.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
And, if you're curious, the first volume is here - www.amazon.com.au/Collected-Po...
www.amazon.com.au/dp/1447716485/ - my second volume of poetry - a Gen X guide to friendship, nostalgia and identity is now available.
www.amazon.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
www.amazon.com.au/dp/1447716485/ - my second volume of poetry - a Gen X guide to friendship, nostalgia and identity is now available.
spotted on my walk yesterday - pigs will fly!
October 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
spotted on my walk yesterday - pigs will fly!
It's floof season! Black swans near work and their baby floofs.
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It's floof season! Black swans near work and their baby floofs.
medium.com/p/a3f776dc9a25 - inspired a wonderful newspaper article where a journalist listed tiny things that brought her joy — in her case everything from the ridiculous racket cockatoos make to mirrored disco balls (both also bring me joy!). Their list is here: www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/li...
the tiny things that I love
a poem
medium.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
medium.com/p/a3f776dc9a25 - inspired a wonderful newspaper article where a journalist listed tiny things that brought her joy — in her case everything from the ridiculous racket cockatoos make to mirrored disco balls (both also bring me joy!). Their list is here: www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/li...
Sterling is an Abyssinian kitty who loves to watch the world from high places.
September 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Sterling is an Abyssinian kitty who loves to watch the world from high places.
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - Second of a pair on the theme — reflecting on how we valued being ‘invisible’ as teenagers but once we reach over 50, it is annoying that the superpower has re-emerged, and it is frustrating to be ignored.
The Amazing Invisible Bore
a poem
medium.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/the-... - Second of a pair on the theme — reflecting on how we valued being ‘invisible’ as teenagers but once we reach over 50, it is annoying that the superpower has re-emerged, and it is frustrating to be ignored.
morning rainbow viewed on the walk to work.
September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
morning rainbow viewed on the walk to work.
medium.com/ipoetry/orig... - First of two on the theme — reflecting how we valued being ‘invisible’ as teenagers but once over 50, it is annoying that the superpower has re-emerged, and it is frustrating to be ignored. Also playing around with concept of graphic novel character with this power.
Origin of the Vanishing Voice
a poem
medium.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
medium.com/ipoetry/orig... - First of two on the theme — reflecting how we valued being ‘invisible’ as teenagers but once over 50, it is annoying that the superpower has re-emerged, and it is frustrating to be ignored. Also playing around with concept of graphic novel character with this power.
this small Ned Kelly seemed to scare the local possums away from my newly planted garden - not sure why!
September 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
this small Ned Kelly seemed to scare the local possums away from my newly planted garden - not sure why!