Shannon Thomas

Was baseball always this nerve wracking? I don’t think I’ve watched a MLB game in over 20 years.

All the Karen’s on the East Auckland Grapevine must be going OFF.

No, sadly there are a few awful ones… just like anywhere.

Americans didn’t overthrow their monarchy, they monetised it.
Well said @todmaffin.com

My 15 year old son enjoys baking and I am NOT complaining.

Someone at my local pool told me the other day that a bag had been stolen and the culprit found the car keys in the bag and managed to steal the car from the carpark as well. (The downside of cars that beep and flash their lights when you hit the unlock button!) What is wrong with people?!?!

Well his grandparents and uncle are all in Vancouver so he’s got a soft landing there… but I’m sure the world will be his oyster!

I suggested to my 18 year old son, who is studying adventure tourism, to have a think about moving to Queenstown for the summer to find work.
His response?
“If I’m going to leave home, I might as well go to Canada.”
#nzpol

My 18 year old has already registered himself! 😍 The threats to cancel outdoor ed was the final straw but I think the Chloe Swarbrick cool factor also helps.

Remember when our 10’s were reliable kickers? #NZLvAUS I miss Dan Carter.

Pacific Islands will 'rise and fall' due to sea level rise - Trump official Logan Church spoke with Trump’s energy secretary, who said we should stop being so worried about climate change. Then he met a Prime Minister whose nation is being swallowed by the sea.

The American government thinks islands can just float. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Whole new levels of stupid.

www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/26/p...

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How could you not love this bird? So much personality. So much eyebrow. #boty #Birdoftheyear #Rockhopper
Just vote.

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School of Rockhopper

John Campbell: The Māori Queen speaks and it's a new, vital voice for NZ TVNZ's Chief Correspondent reports from Tūrangawaewae where the energy of a future generation was on display.

Nice piece from John Campbell.

www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/06/j...

Cu Chi Tunnels

Vietnamese coffee

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels were amazing. Vietnamese coffee is my new favourite thing.

Apsara dance performance

Floating village on Tonle Sap lake

Royal palace, Phnom Penh

Independence monument, Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Angkor Wat #bucketlist

I’m behind on posting some highlights from my recent trip to SE Asia. Here I am in Bangkok (sky bar) & a Siem Reap.

Stop the Government taking away Outdoor Education Outdoor Education gives young people opportunities they can’t always get in a classroom. It builds resilience, confidence, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It keeps students engaged i...

This cause is close to my heart - my 18 year old son has found his tribe, is building a career in adventure tourism, and living his best life.
Sign the petition to keep Outdoor Ed in our schools: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ke...

After spending a couple of days traveling around Cambodia and seeing how they dry rice, I’m becoming a BIG advocate for washing your rice before cooking it. 👀

Four Eyes 🤓

Robert Reich The Real Reason the Economy Might Collapse | Robert Reich

The rich don’t spend the money they have, and the poor don’t have money to spend.

This is a problem when 70% of the economy relies on consumer spending.

Closing our nation's wealth gap isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s essential to save our economy. https://youtu.be/S6dCh48b4oI?feature=shared

Both my boys are away camping next week (camping midwinter?!?) in Taupō and Hunua. Husband and I are going to practice being empty nesters! Neat to go out to a nice restaurant and not have to remortgage the house to feed teenage boys.

But on the bright side they have gifted the internet with unparalleled memes!

Okay plus Jordie Barrett

At the top of the list of “guys you just want to have somewhere on the field” are Will Jordan and Ardie Savea. #nzlvfra

I think Coldplay did this on purpose to rejuvenate their brand.

It’s all Coldplay and Colbert on the internet today. If that’s not your thing, just go away and come back tomorrow.