@pominoz.bsky.social
Hater of profile writing. Life-long learner. Music, nature, sport, travel, history, body & mind...I'm also a bit political. Corny, I know, but I wholeheartedly believe it's not the length of your life but the breadth of it.
Warms the cockles of my heart, especially poignant at this time of year.
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Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Warms the cockles of my heart, especially poignant at this time of year.
bbc.com/news/article...
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After a hot afternoon cooking up a storm in the kitchen, I decided to go for a midnight swim. I spotted the brightest star, which I was certain was a planet....cue run inside for phone...Jupiter just up over the North
Western horizon. It was beautiful. #glimmer ⭐️
Western horizon. It was beautiful. #glimmer ⭐️
December 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
After a hot afternoon cooking up a storm in the kitchen, I decided to go for a midnight swim. I spotted the brightest star, which I was certain was a planet....cue run inside for phone...Jupiter just up over the North
Western horizon. It was beautiful. #glimmer ⭐️
Western horizon. It was beautiful. #glimmer ⭐️
Today, I found the cutest thing. My 19 yr old daughter is back home from uni for the summer, and I found this on her desk. Never too young for a bucket list, I guess! #bucketlist #summer #Australia
December 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Today, I found the cutest thing. My 19 yr old daughter is back home from uni for the summer, and I found this on her desk. Never too young for a bucket list, I guess! #bucketlist #summer #Australia
Trying to have my lunch at a lovely restaurant today, and two fearless lizards approached me. This was the largest. I don't like lizards. 😬
December 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Trying to have my lunch at a lovely restaurant today, and two fearless lizards approached me. This was the largest. I don't like lizards. 😬
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Opinion | Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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For nearly 3 yrs I've been preparing 2 little boys for mainstream education. Friday is my last day with them before they start kindy. They are excited to play sport, learn music, make new friends & read/write in Braille. They are not remarkable. #Accessibility #Blindess
youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE?...
youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE?...
Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple
YouTube video by Apple
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December 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For nearly 3 yrs I've been preparing 2 little boys for mainstream education. Friday is my last day with them before they start kindy. They are excited to play sport, learn music, make new friends & read/write in Braille. They are not remarkable. #Accessibility #Blindess
youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE?...
youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE?...
Four months into his job as a police officer. At 22 years old, the same age as my son, he has lost his eye and is currently intubated, fighting for his life. #LoveNotHate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Police officer shot in Bondi attack loses sight in one eye
The second police officer injured in Sunday's terrorist attack at Bondi Beach has been identified as 22-year-old Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert.
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Four months into his job as a police officer. At 22 years old, the same age as my son, he has lost his eye and is currently intubated, fighting for his life. #LoveNotHate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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• I oppose Zionism AND I grieve the murder of Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach.
• I oppose Israel's #GazaGenocide AND I want Jewish people in Australia to feel loved, respected & safe.
• I yearn for a #FreePalestine.
• I mourn the deaths at Bondi Beach. #BondiBeachShooting
• I oppose Israel's #GazaGenocide AND I want Jewish people in Australia to feel loved, respected & safe.
• I yearn for a #FreePalestine.
• I mourn the deaths at Bondi Beach. #BondiBeachShooting
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
• I oppose Zionism AND I grieve the murder of Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach.
• I oppose Israel's #GazaGenocide AND I want Jewish people in Australia to feel loved, respected & safe.
• I yearn for a #FreePalestine.
• I mourn the deaths at Bondi Beach. #BondiBeachShooting
• I oppose Israel's #GazaGenocide AND I want Jewish people in Australia to feel loved, respected & safe.
• I yearn for a #FreePalestine.
• I mourn the deaths at Bondi Beach. #BondiBeachShooting
Divine.
December 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Divine.
The only motorway between Sydney and Brisbane. Firies doing what they do so well on a Sunday afternoon. Excuse my commentary stating the bleeding obvious!
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The only motorway between Sydney and Brisbane. Firies doing what they do so well on a Sunday afternoon. Excuse my commentary stating the bleeding obvious!
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
My daughter is with a friend camping in Barrington Tops National Park until tomorrow....not sure I will sleep well tonight. 😔
December 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My daughter is with a friend camping in Barrington Tops National Park until tomorrow....not sure I will sleep well tonight. 😔
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It's that time of the year innit. It's sentimental...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
White Wine In The Sun (2021) by Tim Minchin: BACK
YouTube video by Tim Minchin
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November 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's that time of the year innit. It's sentimental...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
As always, proceeds from sales of White Wine In The Sun over the Christmas period go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). ❤️
Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting this important organisation over the years.
youtu.be/x1rw1fx170s?...
Christmas Wreath the Australian way! Had fun making this. #homemade #nativebush
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Christmas Wreath the Australian way! Had fun making this. #homemade #nativebush
The only downside to living in paradise.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Courage from bystanders' praised after woman killed in shark attack
One woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition after a shark attack at Crowdy Bay on the NSW Mid North Coast.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The only downside to living in paradise.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
I'm on a never-ending rollercoaster of gratitude & sadness.
Homesickness is a form of loss which may never grant closure. But a heart in two places can still find joy | Gaynor Parkin
Homesickness is a form of loss which may never grant closure. But a heart in two places can still find joy | Gaynor Parkin
For those who live far from home, feeling a mix of grief and gratitude is not as contradictory as it may seem
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I'm on a never-ending rollercoaster of gratitude & sadness.
This clip sums up how this song makes me feel when I hear it. One of my top 3 songs of all time. Iconic bassline from a legendary bassist. Thanks, Mani.
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I am the Resurrection(The Stone Roses) - From Spike Island movie
YouTube video by Alexis_Bnrd
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November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This clip sums up how this song makes me feel when I hear it. One of my top 3 songs of all time. Iconic bassline from a legendary bassist. Thanks, Mani.
youtu.be/QBDJ4bgOr_Q?...
youtu.be/QBDJ4bgOr_Q?...
Today was Chuck's 14th birthday, so my daughter & I took him down the beach to watch the Aurora Australis to celebrate! I then concocted a story that the Southern Lights were a sign from Coco (Chuck's departed twin brother) telling us that dog heaven was beautiful. 😊😇
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today was Chuck's 14th birthday, so my daughter & I took him down the beach to watch the Aurora Australis to celebrate! I then concocted a story that the Southern Lights were a sign from Coco (Chuck's departed twin brother) telling us that dog heaven was beautiful. 😊😇
At the start of WWII, my grandma left Scotland to serve as a radar operator in Maidstone, Kent. She was widowed at 21 when her husband, Lesley's plane, was shot down over Germany.She met my grandad at a 'dance' at the camp where she was stationed.They married in uniform on Nov 6th,1945 #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
At the start of WWII, my grandma left Scotland to serve as a radar operator in Maidstone, Kent. She was widowed at 21 when her husband, Lesley's plane, was shot down over Germany.She met my grandad at a 'dance' at the camp where she was stationed.They married in uniform on Nov 6th,1945 #LestWeForget