Malcolm Wood
@ornamentalhermit.bsky.social
Wellington, Te Whanganui a Tara, New Zealand. Retired editor/writer. Former caver, climber and kayaker. Now occasional bikepacker and accumulator of Edwardian and earlier musical instruments.
Because today’s the day the teddies are having their picnic.
November 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Because today’s the day the teddies are having their picnic.
Even those of us without kids appreciated the sentiment. I see someone has replied to this saying that the lockdowns “stripped away our thin facade of kindness”. I am less jaundiced.
November 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Even those of us without kids appreciated the sentiment. I see someone has replied to this saying that the lockdowns “stripped away our thin facade of kindness”. I am less jaundiced.
It irks me that we have picked up the contagion of COVID denialism and anti-vax sentiment from the States. Most people went through the lockdowns with a certain amount of grace and humour. I was pleased to be part of a community that cared.
November 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
It irks me that we have picked up the contagion of COVID denialism and anti-vax sentiment from the States. Most people went through the lockdowns with a certain amount of grace and humour. I was pleased to be part of a community that cared.
…there will be mistakes made.
March 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
…there will be mistakes made.
For your enjoyment, let me present the rug-pull.
March 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
For your enjoyment, let me present the rug-pull.
You need to head over the hill. www.1news.co.nz/2022/01/21/g...
January 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
You need to head over the hill. www.1news.co.nz/2022/01/21/g...
“There would be no shocking memories, and the prevailing emotion will be one of nostalgia for those left behind, combined with a spirit of bold curiosity for the adventure ahead! [involuntarily gives the Nazi salute and forces it down with his other hand] Ahhh!”
January 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“There would be no shocking memories, and the prevailing emotion will be one of nostalgia for those left behind, combined with a spirit of bold curiosity for the adventure ahead! [involuntarily gives the Nazi salute and forces it down with his other hand] Ahhh!”
Merri Kirihimete from Aotearoa New Zealand.
December 24, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Merri Kirihimete from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Welcome to the land of plenty. Cycle Wellington celebrates its anniversary.
November 30, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Welcome to the land of plenty. Cycle Wellington celebrates its anniversary.
Cloud forest near the top of Mount Matthew, within sight of Wellington city
November 23, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Cloud forest near the top of Mount Matthew, within sight of Wellington city
Here’s mine meeting a hut custodian
November 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Here’s mine meeting a hut custodian
The bar is set high.
November 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM
The bar is set high.
Bikes and broomsticks here in Wellington.
October 31, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Bikes and broomsticks here in Wellington.
Or there’s this filler piece from a little earlier, probably reusing content from the Sydney Morning Herald.
October 23, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Or there’s this filler piece from a little earlier, probably reusing content from the Sydney Morning Herald.
If you see this, post a bird.
Know that you are judged and found wanting.
Know that you are judged and found wanting.
October 20, 2024 at 8:42 AM
If you see this, post a bird.
Know that you are judged and found wanting.
Know that you are judged and found wanting.
Without downloading a new pic, where are you now mentally?
September 19, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Without downloading a new pic, where are you now mentally?
Blue duck digesting your thoughts about his feet.
September 3, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Blue duck digesting your thoughts about his feet.
A larger protest than I can comfortably capture on camera.
May 30, 2024 at 1:24 AM
A larger protest than I can comfortably capture on camera.
Stretched calf…
February 19, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Stretched calf…
Strange indeed.
January 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Strange indeed.
Another Edwardian instrument accumulated. Made in 1904, rebodied to modern concert pitch in the 1930s. “Each flute is made by an experienced artiste and no work is done by mass production.”
December 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Another Edwardian instrument accumulated. Made in 1904, rebodied to modern concert pitch in the 1930s. “Each flute is made by an experienced artiste and no work is done by mass production.”
Loving this so far — a wonderful author.
September 29, 2023 at 10:32 PM
Loving this so far — a wonderful author.
Thank you Bluesky.
September 29, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Thank you Bluesky.
From that complicated Kiwi poet ARD Fairburn, writing in the ‘50s or ‘60s.
September 23, 2023 at 10:31 PM
From that complicated Kiwi poet ARD Fairburn, writing in the ‘50s or ‘60s.