Bell-ringers, [ca 1910] Reference Number: 1/1-011888-G, National Library of New Zealand.  Accessed via this tweet.
My parents were handbell ringers in the 1970s.  On the rear of the Christmas album their group released in 1974, you could see in the ensemble photo my mother, pregnant with me, in a natty crew-necked jumper.

Bell-ringers, [ca 1910] Reference Number: 1/1-011888-G, National Library of New Zealand.  Accessed via this tweet.

My parents were handbell ringers in the 1970s.  On the rear of the Christmas album their group released in 1974, you could see in the ensemble photo my mother, pregnant with me, in a natty crew-necked jumper.

posted 7 hours ago

On some days, it feels as if this is true.

On some days, it feels as if this is true.

posted 1 day ago

For much of our road trip, @knedd and I listened to Dire Straits. We decided “blue-collar rock” was the most appropriate epithet.

posted 1 day ago

In the Hammock District, no doubt.

In the Hammock District, no doubt.

posted 1 day ago

Brenda’s reflections on a perennial subject.

posted 2 days ago

Because of reasons, I had much cause to enjoy this cartoon.  Shared on Facebook by Matthew Dentith.

Because of reasons, I had much cause to enjoy this cartoon.  Shared on Facebook by Matthew Dentith.

posted 2 days ago

(via johubris)

Oh; see especially this image.

posted 2 days ago

American sports still border upon the exotic in this country.  This fellow was retweeted by Juha Saarinen.

American sports still border upon the exotic in this country.  This fellow was retweeted by Juha Saarinen.

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posted 3 days ago

It’s time for a Waitangi Weekend Road Trip, Canterbury-style! However, we will be travelling in the opposite direction from this song.

posted 5 days ago