Kym H
@ntcc661.bsky.social
Australian. Weird Mum. Occasional crosstitcher. Beginner in crochet. Comic collector/lover from 1976 to 2010ish. Only child. Hate crowds. Shortsighted. Nap lover. Black cat owner. Melbourne Gal. Customer Service Survivor. Previous latch key kid.
#MerryChristmas from my robot vaccuum.
And may the machine uprising be kind to you this New Year.
#Deebot
And may the machine uprising be kind to you this New Year.
#Deebot
December 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
#MerryChristmas from my robot vaccuum.
And may the machine uprising be kind to you this New Year.
#Deebot
And may the machine uprising be kind to you this New Year.
#Deebot
It's 11:38pm Christmas Eve here.
Son is asleep.
Presents are out.
Elves will be gone.
Gingerbread is ready.
I'm mentally & physically done with it all.
Tomorrow I must travel, socialise & show enjoyment when my battery is at zero.
Good luck all in a similar headspace.
#Christmas
Son is asleep.
Presents are out.
Elves will be gone.
Gingerbread is ready.
I'm mentally & physically done with it all.
Tomorrow I must travel, socialise & show enjoyment when my battery is at zero.
Good luck all in a similar headspace.
#Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It's 11:38pm Christmas Eve here.
Son is asleep.
Presents are out.
Elves will be gone.
Gingerbread is ready.
I'm mentally & physically done with it all.
Tomorrow I must travel, socialise & show enjoyment when my battery is at zero.
Good luck all in a similar headspace.
#Christmas
Son is asleep.
Presents are out.
Elves will be gone.
Gingerbread is ready.
I'm mentally & physically done with it all.
Tomorrow I must travel, socialise & show enjoyment when my battery is at zero.
Good luck all in a similar headspace.
#Christmas
Christmas Eve at 7:45am & I'm reviewing plans for today:
- clean my toilets (fa la la la)
- clean my kitchen floor (esp after making 3 batches of gingerbread)
- tackle the huge pile of filing (meh)
- do day 2 of C25K with my son (shoot me)
- take son to Games World at ACMI (HELL YEAH!)
#Melbourne
- clean my toilets (fa la la la)
- clean my kitchen floor (esp after making 3 batches of gingerbread)
- tackle the huge pile of filing (meh)
- do day 2 of C25K with my son (shoot me)
- take son to Games World at ACMI (HELL YEAH!)
#Melbourne
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Christmas Eve at 7:45am & I'm reviewing plans for today:
- clean my toilets (fa la la la)
- clean my kitchen floor (esp after making 3 batches of gingerbread)
- tackle the huge pile of filing (meh)
- do day 2 of C25K with my son (shoot me)
- take son to Games World at ACMI (HELL YEAH!)
#Melbourne
- clean my toilets (fa la la la)
- clean my kitchen floor (esp after making 3 batches of gingerbread)
- tackle the huge pile of filing (meh)
- do day 2 of C25K with my son (shoot me)
- take son to Games World at ACMI (HELL YEAH!)
#Melbourne
Conversations between historians & sociologists regarding current events in USA and the greater impact on the world would be very cool & enlightening.
Throw in a few psychologists too...
#history #sociology #psychology #currentevents #humanrace #education #communication
Throw in a few psychologists too...
#history #sociology #psychology #currentevents #humanrace #education #communication
December 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Conversations between historians & sociologists regarding current events in USA and the greater impact on the world would be very cool & enlightening.
Throw in a few psychologists too...
#history #sociology #psychology #currentevents #humanrace #education #communication
Throw in a few psychologists too...
#history #sociology #psychology #currentevents #humanrace #education #communication
I had a kind, well-dressed, silver-haired history teacher in high school.
The man was long past retirement age & dealt with awful teenage behaviour back in the 90s.
I wish I could sit with him now and discuss history & current events. He has passed on but he would be fascinating to chat with.
The man was long past retirement age & dealt with awful teenage behaviour back in the 90s.
I wish I could sit with him now and discuss history & current events. He has passed on but he would be fascinating to chat with.
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I had a kind, well-dressed, silver-haired history teacher in high school.
The man was long past retirement age & dealt with awful teenage behaviour back in the 90s.
I wish I could sit with him now and discuss history & current events. He has passed on but he would be fascinating to chat with.
The man was long past retirement age & dealt with awful teenage behaviour back in the 90s.
I wish I could sit with him now and discuss history & current events. He has passed on but he would be fascinating to chat with.
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Gingerbread made. They are nude so have been sequested to private quarters to live with modesty until I provide flamboyant fashion styles.
The pre-fab gingerbread abode has been erected (with many faults) & has been decorated by my demi-god son.
The spirit is strong with him.
#MerryChristmas
The pre-fab gingerbread abode has been erected (with many faults) & has been decorated by my demi-god son.
The spirit is strong with him.
#MerryChristmas
December 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Gingerbread made. They are nude so have been sequested to private quarters to live with modesty until I provide flamboyant fashion styles.
The pre-fab gingerbread abode has been erected (with many faults) & has been decorated by my demi-god son.
The spirit is strong with him.
#MerryChristmas
The pre-fab gingerbread abode has been erected (with many faults) & has been decorated by my demi-god son.
The spirit is strong with him.
#MerryChristmas
Reposted by Kym H
If you got a problem, yo, I'll solvent, check out the gunk, isopropyl dissolves it
December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If you got a problem, yo, I'll solvent, check out the gunk, isopropyl dissolves it
Get this: I LOATH gardening work but in an effort to stop the judgy depression voices I've been cleaning up my neglected garden to meet societal standards.
Now this: I want my full green bin emptied NOW so I can continue weeding but I have to wait 1 more day.
So MAYBE it helps 🤷🏼
#mentalhealth
Now this: I want my full green bin emptied NOW so I can continue weeding but I have to wait 1 more day.
So MAYBE it helps 🤷🏼
#mentalhealth
December 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Get this: I LOATH gardening work but in an effort to stop the judgy depression voices I've been cleaning up my neglected garden to meet societal standards.
Now this: I want my full green bin emptied NOW so I can continue weeding but I have to wait 1 more day.
So MAYBE it helps 🤷🏼
#mentalhealth
Now this: I want my full green bin emptied NOW so I can continue weeding but I have to wait 1 more day.
So MAYBE it helps 🤷🏼
#mentalhealth
Gingerbread making day.. Today a pre-fab house shall be erected. People and trees shall be created and all shall be individualized.
I shall be their Goddess and consume any & all who disappoint me. And those whose adornments catch my eye.
#MerryChristmas #Yum #Tradition
I shall be their Goddess and consume any & all who disappoint me. And those whose adornments catch my eye.
#MerryChristmas #Yum #Tradition
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Gingerbread making day.. Today a pre-fab house shall be erected. People and trees shall be created and all shall be individualized.
I shall be their Goddess and consume any & all who disappoint me. And those whose adornments catch my eye.
#MerryChristmas #Yum #Tradition
I shall be their Goddess and consume any & all who disappoint me. And those whose adornments catch my eye.
#MerryChristmas #Yum #Tradition
Saw a slideshow of people of note who had passed away in 2025.
For some I felt sad to see their light gone from this world.
For others I felt glad that their influence can now start to diminish with their passing.
It's been a long year...
#reflection
For some I felt sad to see their light gone from this world.
For others I felt glad that their influence can now start to diminish with their passing.
It's been a long year...
#reflection
December 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Saw a slideshow of people of note who had passed away in 2025.
For some I felt sad to see their light gone from this world.
For others I felt glad that their influence can now start to diminish with their passing.
It's been a long year...
#reflection
For some I felt sad to see their light gone from this world.
For others I felt glad that their influence can now start to diminish with their passing.
It's been a long year...
#reflection
Reposted by Kym H
This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Had a last minute meeting with my son's school about possible indicators that he may have ASD.
I'm now entering a whole new world of stuff I've never considered before. They great unknown as it were.
If I wasn't mentally stretched before I certainly am now.
BUT! Still a very positive start.
I'm now entering a whole new world of stuff I've never considered before. They great unknown as it were.
If I wasn't mentally stretched before I certainly am now.
BUT! Still a very positive start.
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Had a last minute meeting with my son's school about possible indicators that he may have ASD.
I'm now entering a whole new world of stuff I've never considered before. They great unknown as it were.
If I wasn't mentally stretched before I certainly am now.
BUT! Still a very positive start.
I'm now entering a whole new world of stuff I've never considered before. They great unknown as it were.
If I wasn't mentally stretched before I certainly am now.
BUT! Still a very positive start.
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
School reports come out this arvo. Zero concerns. Son is quite the bright spark.
Gets it from his Dad. Along with a very similar dry sense of humour.
From me he gets his awkward social behaviours and creativity.
Sooo.. Balance!
Yay genetics.
Gets it from his Dad. Along with a very similar dry sense of humour.
From me he gets his awkward social behaviours and creativity.
Sooo.. Balance!
Yay genetics.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
School reports come out this arvo. Zero concerns. Son is quite the bright spark.
Gets it from his Dad. Along with a very similar dry sense of humour.
From me he gets his awkward social behaviours and creativity.
Sooo.. Balance!
Yay genetics.
Gets it from his Dad. Along with a very similar dry sense of humour.
From me he gets his awkward social behaviours and creativity.
Sooo.. Balance!
Yay genetics.
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Got some gardening done before 8am.
Got some depressing housework to do.
Gonna sneak in a cheeky Bunnings & Coles visit.
Exchange some gifts & pleasantries with close friend.
Then try to get a 15min powernap before dealing with adults again.
Hate weather when it's over 30oC.
Got some depressing housework to do.
Gonna sneak in a cheeky Bunnings & Coles visit.
Exchange some gifts & pleasantries with close friend.
Then try to get a 15min powernap before dealing with adults again.
Hate weather when it's over 30oC.
December 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Got some gardening done before 8am.
Got some depressing housework to do.
Gonna sneak in a cheeky Bunnings & Coles visit.
Exchange some gifts & pleasantries with close friend.
Then try to get a 15min powernap before dealing with adults again.
Hate weather when it's over 30oC.
Got some depressing housework to do.
Gonna sneak in a cheeky Bunnings & Coles visit.
Exchange some gifts & pleasantries with close friend.
Then try to get a 15min powernap before dealing with adults again.
Hate weather when it's over 30oC.
My cat bit my foot last night AFTER I patted her.
I suspect she got a bit overstimulated. Or pissed that I stopped. Or wanted to exert dominance.
Either way, i proceed with great caution now.
#cat
I suspect she got a bit overstimulated. Or pissed that I stopped. Or wanted to exert dominance.
Either way, i proceed with great caution now.
#cat
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
My cat bit my foot last night AFTER I patted her.
I suspect she got a bit overstimulated. Or pissed that I stopped. Or wanted to exert dominance.
Either way, i proceed with great caution now.
#cat
I suspect she got a bit overstimulated. Or pissed that I stopped. Or wanted to exert dominance.
Either way, i proceed with great caution now.
#cat
Perimenopause = Screwing around with hormones, cycles, emotions, hair & weight.
As a teen surviving menopause sounded like heaven, a nirvana where insane pain would be a memory.
BUT NOOOOOOOO! I have to journey through the friggin' valley of peri-hell to get to ACTUAL menopause!
#NOPE
As a teen surviving menopause sounded like heaven, a nirvana where insane pain would be a memory.
BUT NOOOOOOOO! I have to journey through the friggin' valley of peri-hell to get to ACTUAL menopause!
#NOPE
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Perimenopause = Screwing around with hormones, cycles, emotions, hair & weight.
As a teen surviving menopause sounded like heaven, a nirvana where insane pain would be a memory.
BUT NOOOOOOOO! I have to journey through the friggin' valley of peri-hell to get to ACTUAL menopause!
#NOPE
As a teen surviving menopause sounded like heaven, a nirvana where insane pain would be a memory.
BUT NOOOOOOOO! I have to journey through the friggin' valley of peri-hell to get to ACTUAL menopause!
#NOPE
And on the darker side of life:
WTF is going on with people this week?
I mean, most are fine. (Most is used quite loosely).
But those trully touched are using the world, the internet & others with unbridled hatred & self interest.
Time for me to see the sun but cling to my introvert ways.
WTF is going on with people this week?
I mean, most are fine. (Most is used quite loosely).
But those trully touched are using the world, the internet & others with unbridled hatred & self interest.
Time for me to see the sun but cling to my introvert ways.
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
And on the darker side of life:
WTF is going on with people this week?
I mean, most are fine. (Most is used quite loosely).
But those trully touched are using the world, the internet & others with unbridled hatred & self interest.
Time for me to see the sun but cling to my introvert ways.
WTF is going on with people this week?
I mean, most are fine. (Most is used quite loosely).
But those trully touched are using the world, the internet & others with unbridled hatred & self interest.
Time for me to see the sun but cling to my introvert ways.
Since mid Nov I've been tidying up our front garden. Attempting to simplify it & (hopefully) have something requiring less maintenance.
It's done but I'm focussed on keeping it alive.
Now I'm looking at the back garden.
Later the side paths - which I'll need to scorch & rebuild from the ashes.
It's done but I'm focussed on keeping it alive.
Now I'm looking at the back garden.
Later the side paths - which I'll need to scorch & rebuild from the ashes.
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Since mid Nov I've been tidying up our front garden. Attempting to simplify it & (hopefully) have something requiring less maintenance.
It's done but I'm focussed on keeping it alive.
Now I'm looking at the back garden.
Later the side paths - which I'll need to scorch & rebuild from the ashes.
It's done but I'm focussed on keeping it alive.
Now I'm looking at the back garden.
Later the side paths - which I'll need to scorch & rebuild from the ashes.
Reposted by Kym H
A farmer is concerned for the safety of people foraging for magic mushrooms, which he has sprayed with herbicide, as a toxicologist warns about the dangers of fungi.
Nimbin farmer warns magic mushrooms sprayed with poison
A farmer is concerned for the safety of people foraging for magic mushrooms, which he has sprayed with herbicide, as a toxicologist warns about the dangers of fungi.
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A farmer is concerned for the safety of people foraging for magic mushrooms, which he has sprayed with herbicide, as a toxicologist warns about the dangers of fungi.
Reposted by Kym H
Well worth noting and remembering.
As an ex journo I've seen these tricks used by the media before.
As an ex journo I've seen these tricks used by the media before.
![BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".
". could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation".. means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned". means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
ONTHEMEDIA.ORG](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:is7mtapkpnvxq77sxyv64xzq/bafkreidjd6cimg6dhedanmu22nekqoa5xkib6rfjnefghyygms4b3apcu4@jpeg)
December 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Well worth noting and remembering.
As an ex journo I've seen these tricks used by the media before.
As an ex journo I've seen these tricks used by the media before.
Absolutely shocked with the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Innocent people killed & harmed. Police officers killed & injured.
I sincerely hope all those involved are caught quickly.
Innocent people killed & harmed. Police officers killed & injured.
I sincerely hope all those involved are caught quickly.
December 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Absolutely shocked with the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Innocent people killed & harmed. Police officers killed & injured.
I sincerely hope all those involved are caught quickly.
Innocent people killed & harmed. Police officers killed & injured.
I sincerely hope all those involved are caught quickly.