Yes!!!

Newspaper article

“He gave Templeton an earful, filled with superlatives as he pushed him with his finger.”

(assume they mean expletives ?$&@??!! but quite like the idea of filling people’s ears with superlatives)

😁

Glad to have you in my camp!

I can't take the term cli-fi seriously and I think it's because in my mind I see clit-fi which should legit be a genre, and perhaps already is.
Cliterary Fiction.

Kelly Ana Morey’s final novel to be published on first anniversary of her death The acclaimed author promised Ordinary People Like Us would be 'the most bougie Māori novel ever written'....

Kelly Ana Morey’s final novel to be published on first anniversary of her death

1995 Persuasion Official Trailer 1 Sony Pictures Classics YouTube video by Klokline Cinema

Since Kiddo loved Pride and Prejudice 2005, we've watched The Other Bennet Sister, and before cracking into P&P 1995, I suggested we watch my fave Persuasion movie. BUT THIS TRAILER IS THE WORSSSST!!! It's craptacular. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrpO...

Double rainbow

Ata Mārie. This morning there was a Double rainbow in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Suboptimal, but I managed.

Dryburger!
#nzpol

I misread it as “Stuff have been pacing around the caucus room door” which is probably also true

a blue cartoon character with glasses is sitting in a pool Alt: a blue cartoon character with glasses is sitting in a pool

Me at lunchtime realising I finished my last lunchbook (All fours by Miranda July) and haven’t brought in a new one

A picture of a rather dilapidated copy of "The picture of Dorian Gray" There is visible water damage to the cover and the plastic cover is yellowing. Obviously, not evident from the picture but there is a truly foul musty smell emanating from it!

Last week, a gentleman returned this rather dilapidated copy of this famous book to us after 50 years. He had found it in his attic!
Presumably this means there is a pristine copy somewhere in our libraries....

Congratulations to Joy Division/New Order for their induction! toddalcottgraphics.etsy.com

We're stoked to announce the return of the Matariki Short Short Story Celebration for 2026!✨✨✨

Nine selected stories receive editorial feedback and publication in the August issue (#117) of takahē, along with NZ$150.

www.takahe.org.nz/competitionn...

Love this!

Max at work

Reverse side of artwork

Mac wears jacket made by Anne

Max talks about his art

It’s on from 10am to 4pm until 23 April. Here are some BTS shots. Max’s jacket is made by Anne Gilganas.

Art by Max

Tasty words by Max

Offensive by Max

Max by Max

Max Lucas - Eastgate Santa and Stitcher Extraordinaire - has an exhibition on at Pūmanawa, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora’s exhibition space.

a close up of a man 's face with the words " the boys " on the top Alt: a close up of a man 's face with the words " the boys " on the top - Karl Urban

Karl Urban is on RNZ talking about The Boys RN!

Yes, the second one (before Domain)

If you are into annuals, these were from the Salvation Army store on Ferry Road (Ōtautahi Christchurch). I didn’t take ‘em all. It’s a great spot for books, especially older ones.

I know! My Nana gave each of us kids a comic sub. I got Tammy, then Misty. My brother got Shoot. Misty was my fave. But I picked up Tammy and saw Bella the gymnast and big memories unlocked!

I picked it up and was Wow! 🤩

Stripes & brights are the trial’s fashion story

Stone and angel and women coming to attend to Jesus At

A-wop bop a loo-bop, a-wop bam boom
Rolled the stone back from the tomb
And out came Jesus, starring in a Broadway show
(appears JC has gone awol)

The trial of Jesus

The trial of Jesus

The last supper

The last supper

Sermon on the mount

3. The Story of Jesus, pop up book
Sermon on the Mount

6 annuals - Jinty, Tammy, Misty

2. Annuals!!!