Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I think if you can select all squares with “Rustic Potatoes”, we can confirm you are a robot! 001
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026As a very average and uninspiring cook I am proud to say I only identified 6 out of 15. 110
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I think all the big franchise titles are caught in a death spiral between studio creative control, toxic fandom, and diminishing returns. That said, I'll probably go see it so I can an after-play geek-out with my nephew. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Facebook was down at midday for a lot of people. I could get it to compile with Safari on my phone but nothing else. I regret to say that about an hour later Meta was up and running again. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026And New Zealanders can go to vote.nz for when their turn comes around.vote.nz 011
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026EU transitioning to become the North Atlantic Union? 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Black Sheep Black Sheeps Black Sheep 3 Black Sheep Resurrection 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Capsicum are now selling at $3.00 each in the supermarket . I take that as a sign the season has changed. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026There was a queue at the men’s toilets at Christchurch Airport so I went and used the non-binary toilet instead. It’s just the same as using the disability toilet. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Has anyone codified the rule that right-wingers unintentionally make the best left-wing propaganda? 030
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Everyone can sign up to the petition of Ngati Kahungunu: Do not remove or amend Te Tiriti principles or references in legislation. #kikorangi #NZPol There is good numbers of sign-up already.petitions.parliament.nzPetitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern. 076
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I'm beginning to wonder if Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is making a season of indulgently trashy episodes to prevent Paramount from handing over the Star Trek franchise to MilitarySF bros. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A nice summary of what the Presbyterian Archives and Hewitson Library have been up to this week. I hope that we can get some of these speakers back for further talks. 000
Reposted by Andrew SmithCats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A gem at the county fair art show. 🎨 138102361614
Reposted by Andrew SmithJuliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I really hope someone has the clout to sign off on them playing The Time Warp tomorrow! 612827
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I was disappointed in the ending - no big musical number. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Heavy rain started almost exactly on 9am as I was preparing to leave for church. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Of course Trump restored the name McKinlay to Mt Denali. 000
Reposted by Andrew SmithDavid Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Pro democracy chalking at the botanic gardens 414048
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I watch the trailer and about halfway in, I think "Wait a minute! I've read this book. It's the first part of a trilogy!" I hope it's successful enough to complete the set as this looks like it does justice to the story.youtu.beWildwood – Official TrailerYouTube video by LAIKA Studios 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026My best wishes to everyone participating in the American Political Cricket playoffs this season; Good luck! 020
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I am interested to see if this is the movie that does Doom justice in all his ego-driven carpet-chewing majesty. I don’t plan to be totally Marvel zombie about it. 001
Reposted by Andrew SmithDan Rebellato @danrebellato.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Happy birthday to René Goscinny, 100 years old today, who wrote the first two decades of the Asterix books and thus brought endless, mischievous joy into the lives of me, my son, and millions of people around the world. 1325989
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I read a commentary tonight on #NZPol from earlier this week, and suddenly I had a rhyme in my head: "National in Bed; and Luxon said: Roll over! Roll over! So they all rolled over and Penk fell out!" 091
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Sorry to read this, I was looking forward to going in again because it was a treat on hot summer days. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Today Max the White Cat suffered the indignity of a visit to the vets with good tolerance. Thanks to his diet he has lost a kilo in weight in twelve months. What a good little adult he is!😺 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I did prayers at church today, and I used the line: "We pray for approaching elections, we would like to find candidates who are adults...", I got some feedback for that line from a friend who was visiting. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New Zealand mentioned. This time a Green politician in Canada🇨🇦 #NZPol 121
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Oh good, the new issue is out, just in time for a government entering election campaign mode. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026No snow must be wasted, it all must go the College residents' snow fights! 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The residents of the College are all excited about having a snow day and refuse to believe that it's all going to melt soon. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 02/08/2026My takes from the #BHN Event last night: A lot of these people are really short, about my height; It was nice to hear my old history teacher is still about after a health crisis; I plan to go again to the second Dunedin event. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I realise I've come to work wearing my padded jacket which is not dry in heavy rain like this in Dunedin, and I will go out again when the worst of it hits at the end of the day. 000
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I see the announcement of the closure of the University Book Shop's off-campus site, and the end of their Post Shop franchise is now on their Facebook page - Bugger!😡 021
Reposted by Andrew SmithTade "Will Eat Your Heart in the Marketplace" Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Fuck off, Adobe. I need to know this shit, not pretend to know it. 1351080
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The Archives was too warm half an hour ago, but now the sun is hidden behind the College and the drop in temperature is noticeable. 110
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026He got just one Doctor Who adventure, but what a story! I consider that he would have been a great addition to the Tardis crew as a companion. 111
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I just remembered that Bill Oddie must have visited New Zealand for one of the Telethons in the 1970s. I remember it that he was based in Dunedin and he was an absolute powerhouse. Each main centre was broadcasting independently and we watched the Dunedin centre in Invercargill. 021
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I will wait for the email from Forest and Bird to the launch of the Bird of the Year Campaign 2026 and then I will follow as many campaigns as I can find across Bluesky, FB and Tumblr, at least, to enhance my social media pleasure. 031
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 27/07/2026It looks like the restrictions at the college due to a flu outbreak among the residents have been lifted, waiting to hear confirmation. 010
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026My barber this morning was telling me that all the guys are voting Act because Paul Henry will be good for a laugh. In hindsight I don’t think they realise how much a vote for Tania Waikato will bring all the baddie bods into Parliament. 130
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Sad news, I don't think there is a store to order books in Dunedin after this. 121
Andrew Smith @intheologus.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Larry the Cat on behalf of the voting public asks the press to do their job, Know what you're hunting, and Catch It. 020
Reposted by Andrew SmithUncle_Wolf @demiurg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Why I love EU? I refound this image today. It is from when the Polish army of fire engines arrived to save Sweden from the largest forrest fire in Swedish history. At this point the Swedish fire departments had lost the fight against the raging fires. 1/3 16796223