Evelyn!
@umbellule.bsky.social
doing my best 👭🌈
she/they 🌻 ME/CFS, ADHD, et al 🌻 Ōtepoti, Aotearoa
she/they 🌻 ME/CFS, ADHD, et al 🌻 Ōtepoti, Aotearoa
[thunder like a gunshot echoing around a gorge]
[sudden, very loud, thick hail]
[i hastily put on slippers and rush outside to save a pot plant]
[outside for 5 seconds total, get soaked]
[come inside to show wife how soaked i got]
[HAIL ENDS ABRUPTLY]
[sudden, very loud, thick hail]
[i hastily put on slippers and rush outside to save a pot plant]
[outside for 5 seconds total, get soaked]
[come inside to show wife how soaked i got]
[HAIL ENDS ABRUPTLY]
December 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
[thunder like a gunshot echoing around a gorge]
[sudden, very loud, thick hail]
[i hastily put on slippers and rush outside to save a pot plant]
[outside for 5 seconds total, get soaked]
[come inside to show wife how soaked i got]
[HAIL ENDS ABRUPTLY]
[sudden, very loud, thick hail]
[i hastily put on slippers and rush outside to save a pot plant]
[outside for 5 seconds total, get soaked]
[come inside to show wife how soaked i got]
[HAIL ENDS ABRUPTLY]
Outside has activated: Scary Mode
December 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Outside has activated: Scary Mode
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My many enemies will be furious to know that I found a luxurious new hat at the bus station
December 12, 2024 at 12:49 PM
My many enemies will be furious to know that I found a luxurious new hat at the bus station
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Heads up to artists still using Twitter- Twitter is now adding an "Edit image" button under all images posted on the site that allows everyone to feed it into genAI and modify it as they wish with a prompt
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Heads up to artists still using Twitter- Twitter is now adding an "Edit image" button under all images posted on the site that allows everyone to feed it into genAI and modify it as they wish with a prompt
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You’re literally a class traitor if you use genAI SORRY
I need to reiterate into the new year, if I clock you using genAI, even if you think you're using it for a good cause... your solidarity is nullified by its usage & Im blocking you.
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You’re literally a class traitor if you use genAI SORRY
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And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, and will return in Avengers: Doomsday
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, and will return in Avengers: Doomsday
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Did not realise so many people would be into this, the usual response from friends is "why though?" 😂
I do special holiday line ups but it broadcasts 24/7*, cartoon block daily from 6-noon, a 'sci-fi Saturday' line up, and themed matinees and midnight movies
I do special holiday line ups but it broadcasts 24/7*, cartoon block daily from 6-noon, a 'sci-fi Saturday' line up, and themed matinees and midnight movies
As a hobby I operate a pirate IPTV channel, and while you may have plans other than watching vintage television tomorrow, some of you might appreciate this holiday line up📺
Easiest way to watch is to open this URL in VLC
tv.byron.geek.nz:8409/iptv/channel...
Easiest way to watch is to open this URL in VLC
tv.byron.geek.nz:8409/iptv/channel...
December 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Did not realise so many people would be into this, the usual response from friends is "why though?" 😂
I do special holiday line ups but it broadcasts 24/7*, cartoon block daily from 6-noon, a 'sci-fi Saturday' line up, and themed matinees and midnight movies
I do special holiday line ups but it broadcasts 24/7*, cartoon block daily from 6-noon, a 'sci-fi Saturday' line up, and themed matinees and midnight movies
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In our actual cyberpunk dystopia, there will remain in the dark nooks and crannies of the world machines which are cognitohazards people must avoid.
Young people told "if you see one, don't fucking talk to it. Don't ask it any questions. It will drive you mad and get you to kill yourself."
Young people told "if you see one, don't fucking talk to it. Don't ask it any questions. It will drive you mad and get you to kill yourself."
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
In our actual cyberpunk dystopia, there will remain in the dark nooks and crannies of the world machines which are cognitohazards people must avoid.
Young people told "if you see one, don't fucking talk to it. Don't ask it any questions. It will drive you mad and get you to kill yourself."
Young people told "if you see one, don't fucking talk to it. Don't ask it any questions. It will drive you mad and get you to kill yourself."
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I count 10 cities in 2025 that are on track to have the fewest murders since at least 1970. Newark is on pace to have the fewest murders since 1956 (though only have data through Oct this year) and San Francisco is on pace to have the fewest murders since 1942.
December 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I count 10 cities in 2025 that are on track to have the fewest murders since at least 1970. Newark is on pace to have the fewest murders since 1956 (though only have data through Oct this year) and San Francisco is on pace to have the fewest murders since 1942.
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All those big retailers have started up their Boxing Day sales already- why not support a small indie developer these holidays? With 8 #ttrpgs to choose from, there should be something here for everyone!
8 of my games are in the #Itch winter sale! Grab them individually for half price, or as a bundle for even better savings.
itch.io/s/172611/win...
itch.io/s/172611/win...
Winter Sale 2025 by Sam Robson
A bundle by Sam Robson, $8.00 for 8 games
itch.io
December 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
All those big retailers have started up their Boxing Day sales already- why not support a small indie developer these holidays? With 8 #ttrpgs to choose from, there should be something here for everyone!
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On the 15th of December this year, Aotearoa New Zealand passed the 2.5 year mark for Self-ID.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
December 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On the 15th of December this year, Aotearoa New Zealand passed the 2.5 year mark for Self-ID.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
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Alt text is there for when the image can't be seen—for whatever reason. Including if the image just doesn't load. So alt text is meant to be a text replacement for the image.
If the image needs additional information to be properly understood or to cite its source, etc., that belongs elsewhere.
If the image needs additional information to be properly understood or to cite its source, etc., that belongs elsewhere.
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Alt text is there for when the image can't be seen—for whatever reason. Including if the image just doesn't load. So alt text is meant to be a text replacement for the image.
If the image needs additional information to be properly understood or to cite its source, etc., that belongs elsewhere.
If the image needs additional information to be properly understood or to cite its source, etc., that belongs elsewhere.
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"3.5% rule" "60% of nonviolent protests succeed"
You may have heard these cited as fact. But they stem from a single dubious source.
In the first in a series @thefreeradical.org debunks these, showing how they're propaganda to erase the power of militant, riotous revolt and peddle passive protest:
You may have heard these cited as fact. But they stem from a single dubious source.
In the first in a series @thefreeradical.org debunks these, showing how they're propaganda to erase the power of militant, riotous revolt and peddle passive protest:
Liberation is a Riot, Part 1: Debunking the Sanitized Nonviolence Myth
Based on shoddy research, bad history and outright lies, status quo propaganda portrays a sanitized version of ‘nonviolent’ protest as the only option, to damaging effect. It’s time to debunk it, and ...
transnews.network
December 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"3.5% rule" "60% of nonviolent protests succeed"
You may have heard these cited as fact. But they stem from a single dubious source.
In the first in a series @thefreeradical.org debunks these, showing how they're propaganda to erase the power of militant, riotous revolt and peddle passive protest:
You may have heard these cited as fact. But they stem from a single dubious source.
In the first in a series @thefreeradical.org debunks these, showing how they're propaganda to erase the power of militant, riotous revolt and peddle passive protest:
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[first day as a shepherd]
boss: where are you going?
me: [pointing] star
boss: what? why
me: [shrugging] baby
boss: where are you going?
me: [pointing] star
boss: what? why
me: [shrugging] baby
December 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
[first day as a shepherd]
boss: where are you going?
me: [pointing] star
boss: what? why
me: [shrugging] baby
boss: where are you going?
me: [pointing] star
boss: what? why
me: [shrugging] baby
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Haunted Heart is 50% off these holidays! Explore grief in this solo journaling game, now just $1.49.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/haunted-heart
samrobsondmg.itch.io/haunted-heart
samrobsondmg.itch.io
December 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Haunted Heart is 50% off these holidays! Explore grief in this solo journaling game, now just $1.49.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/haunted-heart
samrobsondmg.itch.io/haunted-heart
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I have to say I think it was a mistake putting Barry White in charge of CBS News. Great singer but he’s no journalist, and he’s been dead for 20 years
December 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I have to say I think it was a mistake putting Barry White in charge of CBS News. Great singer but he’s no journalist, and he’s been dead for 20 years
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shitty flashing-lights-noises electronic game my 4-year-old is playing: "YOU are GREAT!"
my 4-year-old, quietly: "thank you for saying that"
my 4-year-old, quietly: "thank you for saying that"
December 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
shitty flashing-lights-noises electronic game my 4-year-old is playing: "YOU are GREAT!"
my 4-year-old, quietly: "thank you for saying that"
my 4-year-old, quietly: "thank you for saying that"
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THE CANCELLED 60 MINUTES SEGMENT
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
THE CANCELLED 60 MINUTES SEGMENT
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
DOWNLOAD BEFORE APPLE INTERFERES
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Extra boost!!! Anyone able to provide a bit of Christmas and holiday cheer and help the fabulous Beckie get the dental care she needs?? 🎄🎁🌟💕
Thanks to the NZ health system being an absolute arse when it comes to dental care, Beckie needs our help to fund remedial dentures after a couple of years of really shitty health that has impacted her ability to work
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
Beckie's Fund-raiser For A Partial Denture
Beckie needs a partial denture to restore function and visual alignment of her bottom teeth.
givealittle.co.nz
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Extra boost!!! Anyone able to provide a bit of Christmas and holiday cheer and help the fabulous Beckie get the dental care she needs?? 🎄🎁🌟💕
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I’ve been asking people “is the water here safe to drink” when I travel my whole life. Only here in NZ have people been SUPER INDIGNANT at the question.
Y’all are fools to think that having a poorly regulated agricultural industry can coexist with drinkable water.
Y’all are fools to think that having a poorly regulated agricultural industry can coexist with drinkable water.
Holiday makers warned to check destination water is safe to drink
Holiday makers warned to check destination water is safe to drink
Water schemes for many small and rural communities lacked the same protections and treatment of systems for larger urban areas.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’ve been asking people “is the water here safe to drink” when I travel my whole life. Only here in NZ have people been SUPER INDIGNANT at the question.
Y’all are fools to think that having a poorly regulated agricultural industry can coexist with drinkable water.
Y’all are fools to think that having a poorly regulated agricultural industry can coexist with drinkable water.
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Ōtepotī Dunedin: anyone else local keen on helping get some critical mass for a mask block via Aotearoa Covid Action?
We’ve been talking about it but need enough folks w capacity in the same plane at the same time to make it sustainable
We’ve been talking about it but need enough folks w capacity in the same plane at the same time to make it sustainable
December 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Ōtepotī Dunedin: anyone else local keen on helping get some critical mass for a mask block via Aotearoa Covid Action?
We’ve been talking about it but need enough folks w capacity in the same plane at the same time to make it sustainable
We’ve been talking about it but need enough folks w capacity in the same plane at the same time to make it sustainable
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Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effect of room air cleaners on infection control in day care centres
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of air cleaning in reducing the risk of respiratory infection in two day care centres using a si…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Oh my god oh my god oh my goddddd the local aquarium has three new born otters and they CHIRP
December 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Oh my god oh my god oh my goddddd the local aquarium has three new born otters and they CHIRP
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at the monarch butterfly fuck party in mexico and you’re not gonna believe this, guy next to me is wearing a wire
December 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
at the monarch butterfly fuck party in mexico and you’re not gonna believe this, guy next to me is wearing a wire