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johnmcrae.bsky.social
Great grandparent raising a toddler. River watcher, educator, unionist, biographer of Sir Robert Martin.
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We visited the paediatrician today with our wee mate. Dr was clearly pissed that our boy had been turned down for a Child Disability Allowance. "Anywhere else in this region he would be getting support. Him and many others." We live in the poorest town in the region. Question?

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In early performances of the 'Merchant of Venice,' a female lead, played by a man in drag, cross dressed as male, in order marry a male. Just as well there no performances of this depravity in neighborhood libraries, and #Brian forbid they're teaching this perversion in schools. #destiny

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Well that happened sooner than I expected. Emerging from kindy this afternoon my little mate said, "I haven't got a Mum."

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The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.

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"The US will take over the Gaza Strip….we'll own it" - Donald Trump Why are we not surprised?

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A gay guy, a Black man, and a woman walk into a flight deck— that’s not the beginning of a joke, but just a regular day at work! There was so much DEI on this plane that we could hardly get in the air. Luckily my limp wrists were able to wrestle the heavy jet back to the ground 💅🏼

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We good.

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We became 'parents' again at 68. Not a gig we chose but we're so grateful. Apart from the joy of engaging with young life, it has re-fired our anger at our society's lack of care for children; especially those hurt by poverty and disability.

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Is it normal for #ACC to ignore the recommendation of the surgeon re: timing of return to work?

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Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x

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We've just completed viewing 2 series of Mr InBetween; a study of the mundane nature of professional killing. Soldier, hitman, mercy killer. It's funny, grim and brilliantly written, produced and acted by Aussie Scott Ryan.

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I just checked my phone apps. My just turned 4, autistic mate has downloaded 26 new games.

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I've finally found time to listen to @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social 's Nellie's Baby. Superb. It cleverly combines the tension of an affecting real-life mystery with shocking NZ social history. Part of what draws one in is Kirsty's narrative voice which has a naturalness seldom found in voiceover.

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Perspective.

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The endless food prep aside I had a lovely Xmas day, largely because of the unbridled delight of our almost 4 boy. Presents, games with nannies, water play with auntie and matua - all at full volume.

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Just listened to Kim Hill's interview with Boris Johnson. Sooo funny!

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