Posts by Jackie Clark
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I loved Running the Books. Great book, I thought, and combined with something I saw recently that was talking about the dearth of books in prison, I think I should donate all our unwanted books to either of Mt Eden's stone fortresses or the Wiri womens' prison.
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About bloody time. It occurs to me that in their actions the NZ Police have forever impacted the lives of two young men, who were already doing it hard.
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One of the reasons I do so like PAS is the generally civilised tone of debate. I had a day yesterday where I was subjected to 2 sets of strangers screaming at me, in separate places, and couldn't get a word in edgewise even had I tried. (My best effort was "have you finished shouting yet?" which was met with a "NO!"). So this last wee exchange between you and Russell, Gio, is beyond heartening to me.
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Well, if I wasn't a supporter of all the excitement around the RWC, I kind of am now. Watching Close Up last night, and they had a story about the RWC volunteers. One guy hadn't had a job in 9 yrs and was hoping this would be a stepping stone, there was an elderly Maori man (very dapper) and countless others. All very excited to be a part of something so big. It really did bring tears to my eyes. And if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.
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I have no words, Jen, just really really big love for your lovely family.
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to BenWilson,
Thanks, Ben. I try!
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to James Butler,
Weight training is both though, and I think that's probably the difference. Cycling, and other aerobic pursuits, pump up the oxygen flow. Weight training is about using your muscles to exhaustion. I'm training with weights 3x a week, but I'm getting up pretty much 5 mornings a week at a stupid hour. Longterm, I'm very much fitter, and yes I do have more energy. But I am essentially a fit, strong, menopausal, fucking tired woman.
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to BenWilson,
Well, yes, and that's my thing, the weights training. All this I do to be strong stroppy old woman. Don't give a fuck how long I live as long as I'm as strong as an ox.
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to Sacha,
Yes. The waking up early thing, for me, is dichotomous. Three years ago, when I started going to the gym, the value judgements were
Oh, you must feel so much less tired". Well no because I have to get up at 5.30 every morning....... -
Hard News: I have a feast for you, in reply to bob daktari,
You were there, and didn’t say anything on the night? How rude. ;)