Dee

@deerberrynz

Kiwi counsellor living with chronic migraine and cats. Tangata tiriti, late Gen X, polyam, kinky, queer, fat. Covid-cautious mask-wearer. Free Palestine. Anti-AI. (they/she)

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Dee@deerberrynz· 2h

Treated myself to some new season daffodils yesterday, and am appreciating their bright cheer on this grey day. 💛 🌼

A bunch of butter-yellow daffofils in a ribbed glass three-bulb eggplant-purple 70s vase. It belonged to my mum, is ugly-pretty, and sometimes just the right thing to set off beautiful flowers!
Out of focus behind it is a blue Greek vase showing part of a black figure. Out of focus in the foreground is another smaller brown Greek vase with another black figure partially shown.

Dee@deerberrynz· 8d

In a day of fully adulting (gah), I've also been deep in insurance policy documents as I review and compare both life and mortgage protection options. My poor brain!

Anime character dressed in white and pink, with a large pink bow on her head looks at her computer screen, unimpressed. Then says "The fuck."

Dee@deerberrynz· 10d

Post your lock screen.

Lock screen with art by The Latest Kate showing ocean waves and text saying 'It's okay to just do what I can today. It's enough.' Over top a Pocket Cast widget is waiting to play the latest 'Welcome to Night Vale' episode. The time is 11.54am on Mon 3 Aug.

Dee@deerberrynz· 18d

Tonight's classic movie watch with @cosmicborborygmus.bsky.social was 'Death in Brunswick' from the early '90s. Neither of us had seen this Australian film before, and I found Sam Neill and John Clarke to be utterly superb. Not to mention Yvonne Lawley, who I remember from 'Gloss'!

Movie cover of 'Death in Brunswick'. Top text says: Carl's life is a minefield. Dave's in charge of damage control!
Image shows two men (Carl and Dave, played by Sam Neill and John Clarke) leaning against the side of a car parked in front of a house, looking somber/exhausted, and comprehensively covered in dried mud.
The movie credits also note that Zoe Carides is in the film, and that it's M for moderate violence and moderate coarse language.

Dee@deerberrynz· 28d

In what's turning out to be a very bad pain week, what has been absolute highlight has been tracking down a copy of a book edited by @ceciliatan.com that I didn't have - I'm delighted to have it in my hot little hands! #migraine #ChronicIllness #books

Paperback book of 'Sex in the System: Stories of Erotic Futures, Technological Stimulation, and the Sensual Life of Machines', edited by Cecilia Tan.
The cover design shows two wired computer mice in a simulated doggy style pose, in front of a large leaf.

Dee@deerberrynz· Jul 11

I know that feeling! (There's a reason I have this image to hand in my saved folder...)

Thank you for contacting the abyss. Your scream is very important to us.

Dee@deerberrynz· Jul 10

That's awful and disappointing. I'm so sorry that you provided them so much support, only to have nothing when you needed it. While we don't expect friendships (generally) to be transactional, one does hope for help when it's asked for - or at least a response!

Art (by The Latest Kate) of a sleeping bear cub in a field full of fireflies. Text reads 'you deserve the same kindness and patience you show others'

Dee@deerberrynz· Jul 10

Hard a great time visiting the Auckland store of Hard to Find with Mr A. today, and came away with some stellar finds! Two for @cosmicborborygmus.bsky.social; two for work (really just because I want them!); the rest to fill gaps in collections. Which is which? Can you tell? www.hardtofind.co.nz

Stack of paperback books: on top is 'People of the Weeping Eye' by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear. Seen spine only, all by Ursula (K) Le Guin, is top to bottom 'Changing Planes', 'The Compass Rose', 'The Beginning Place', 'The Other Wind', and 'Searoad'.

To the right of the stack is a polyamory flag mug, full of tea. (I need tea after all this! And I love my mug - big handles help terrible arthritic thumbs.)

In front of the paperback stack are four graphic novels. Left to right is 'Gentleman Jim' by Raymond Briggs; 'Slaine: Time Killer' by Pat Mills, Massimo Belardinelli, Glenn Fabry, David Pugh, and Bryan Talbot; 'Moonlight: a Queer Werewolf Anthology' edited by Bones McKay; and 'Theatre of Terror! Revenge of the Queers' edited by Justin Hall and William O. Tyler.

Yay books!

Dee@deerberrynz· Jul 4

I adore my Pocomoto beanie - absolutely recommend getting one if you're looking to keep your head toasty and warm this winter!

Dee wearing a rainbow beanie with cat ears, from Pocomoto.

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 30

Did this awesome 'Which bird are you most like' quiz from Forest and Bird' (anyone can do the quiz) - and hilariously, I'm not a bird at all! 🦎 form.typeform.com/to/qD5eNxbK

Photo of a pretty brown skink on a rock, seen through out-of-focus grass.

You're a northern grass skink!
Plot twist - you're not a bird! Like the Northern grass skink, you notice what others miss. You're perceptive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. While others scroll past the headlines, you really feel them and take them in.
Photo credit: Jon Sullivan

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 29

Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender with one image.

Art of a skeleton with arms flung out and head back.
Words say: I'm doing my best
and that's fucking
good enough

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 22

Was looking forward to my osteo appointment followed by a massage today (everyone masked). Osteo cancelled last night, sick. Masseuse cancelled this morning, with flu... This is why it would be better if they masked with everyone, not just me because I requested it! #CovidCautious #ChronicIllness

A very fluffy orange cat in two scenes:
1: Indoors, green eyes and pink nose near so they can be admired. -Could you excuse me?
2: Outdoors, in raggedy green garden in three-quarters view, head up and white ruff seen, mouth wide. *Screams

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 21

Yes please! Very impressed with the tax policy from the Green Party here in Aotearoa - it'll give 96% of Kiwis a tax cut, and in this case it'll include the ones who're most in need of it! #nzpol 💚

The Green Party will:

• Address inequality
• Introduce a 2.5 percent tax on the net assets of the super-rich above $10 million. There will be an exemption for family homes.
• Implement a Capital Acquisitions Tax on assets and gifts received worth over $1 million, with family farms and family homes exempted.
• Tackle corporate greed
• Return the corporate tax rate to 33 percent for the 0.7 percent biggest corporations, like the supermarket duopoly, energy companies, and banks.
• Keep the corporate tax rate at 28 percent for small and medium enterprises, levelling the playing field for local businesses.
• Introduce a Bank Levy of 0.06 percent on the liabilities of the four big banks, like Australia has.
• Make big tech companies pay their fair share by enforcing the 5 percent withholding tax rate on the profits they send offshore.
• Reverse Luxon's landlord tax cuts and the changes to the brightline test.
• Create fair income tax rates for people earning wages or salaries
• Create a new tax-free threshold of $10,000, giving 96 percent of New Zealanders a tax cut.
• Create a new tax rate for income over $160,000.

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 10

Had a wonderful day at the inaugural Intersex Aotearoa Social Cohesion Wānanga (day 1) - really great to meet folks; reconnect with some people I knew; listen and learn; and to appreciate not being the only masked person in the room! Really looking forward to tomorrow 💛💜 www.intersexaotearoa.org

Dee in their Flo mask, wearing a colourful animal print shirt with black jacket and trousers, standing in front of a bright yellow wall. On the wall is a purple sign reading Intersex Aotearoa, with flowers entwined through it.

Dee@deerberrynz· Jun 8

Without downloading new pics, what it's like to be partnered with you.

Winnie the Pooh, beaming, in a purple robe holding a steaming cup a tea. Text above him says: me all cosy with my comfy clothes on, with my hot tea just loving the simple pleasures of life

Dee@deerberrynz· May 16

Post a meme made by you

Green text reads 'Migraine Day' over the image from the opening credits of 'Twin Peaks': an empty road passing a sign that says 'Welcome to Twin Peaks', with leafless trees behind it, and misty mountains behind those. The screen is faded yellowish, and immediately evokes the theme music by Julie Cruz.

Dee@deerberrynz· May 2

Post your warning sign

A large sign on the front of a hydraulic press that reads 'Warning / It is possible to survive this but not unaltered'. Given you'd be rather squished if you're caught in it, the sign isn't kidding!

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 30

Having a supremely good time with anime atm! Dorohedoro, Marriagetoxin, Snowball Earth, The Ramparts of Ice, Kirio Fan Club, & Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home are all delightful in different ways 🙂 Haven't yet started Kusunoki's Garden of Gods, and only seen 1 ep of Life Through a Prism so far...

Kikurage from the anime Dorohedoro, a white cat/dog-like creature in a red mask with their forked tongue dangling out, saying 'Now, give me a snack.'

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 26

Xander the magnificent floof wishes you all a pleasant Sunday. #CatsOfBluesky

A fluffy grey cat with long whiskers, a very floofy silver tail, perky ears and green eyes, reclines upon his throne (a red cushion on the grey sofa) and gazes with mild curiousity at the human photographing him. That would be me, Dee Morgan.

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 24

Just had a marvellous afternoon and evening catching up with @drjharrison.substack.com, who I've known for over 23 years, but not seen in person since 2011 or 12 (so it's been a long while indeed). So good to see them!

Two brightly coloured queer people: Dee on the left in a purple shirt and glasses, and J on the right with light blue hair and a multicoloured striped shirt. They're both smiling broadly and pleased to be sitting next to one another!

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 13

If you see this, post an image you saved because it made you laugh

arachnophobia is so stupid just let spiders get married

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 10

In excellent timing, my new brooch from @pepperraccoon.com just arrived! So I'm wearing it today 🍄 💙

Two blue mushrooms (werewere-kōkako) and greenery on a star-studded black sky brooch, created by Pepper Raccoon. It's shown close up on dark purple patterned fabric.

Two blue mushrooms (werewere-kōkako) and greenery on a star-studded black sky brooch, created by Pepper Raccoon. It's shown on a shirt of dark purple patterned fabric, blown out by sunlight.

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 10

Stunning floof! Not unlike our own floofster, Xander:

Two grey cats, with the one on the right facing the camera and showing off his long white whiskers, green eyes and very fluffy tail. He is the most magestic floof! His sister is unimpressed.

Dee@deerberrynz· Apr 3

If you see this, I implore you to post a picture from whatever device you're using with no explanation.

Brian Blessed aggressively smiling and fully armoured as Prince Vultan in 'Flash Gordon'. Text reads HAVE A BLESSED DAY

Dee@deerberrynz· Mar 27

A screaming song is good to know in case you need to scream

Dee@deerberrynz· Mar 25

Wooo! My treat to myself from @silkehartung.bsky.social arrived - I'm so delighted with my Pokomoto purchases! pocomoto.co.nz/product-cate...

Seven Pokomoto pins still in their foil bags: a Bee Kind bee; It's a Beautiful Day to Smash the Patriarchy (with rainbow and flowers); green Tangata Tiriti fern; Trans Rights are Human Rights (with trans flag and roses); Rainbow Chonkers (four cats of descending sizes sitting meatloaf style); Naturally Introverted, Selectively Extroverted; We are All Stardust (with stars and comets).

Bonus treats: a yellow Pokomoto pen (yay stationery!), two fruit Mentos (there were four but two were immediately eaten), and a lovely personal note from Silke.

Dee@deerberrynz· Mar 4

Had a lovely burger at the beach with @cosmicborborygmus.bsky.social this evening, followed by a gentle amble. It was delightful!

Dee at the beach, wearing a t-shirt saying PAIN +PRIDE in rainbow colors, with a cardigan over it. Their hair is tied back, and their skin is pale. The sea behind them is calm and the sky is heading for sunset, but not quite set. A tree on the edge of the shot is reflecting some of the last of the sunlight, as it's Dee's smile!

Dee@deerberrynz· Feb 27

post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed

A Wellington seagull (who has snaffled up some crumbs but is hoping for more) standing on very green grass in the shade of a tree. In the distance is a path, bench, harbour and waterfront buildings in bright sunshine.

Dee@deerberrynz· Feb 17

This a CAT checkpoint. Show me the most recent cat image on your phone.

Willow and Xander cats, who are silver-grey and gorgeous, are fully occupying the bed! Sleek Willow has her ears pointed up and front paws pointed out in supercat pose. Fluffy Xander is loafing and looking chill. Photographed by my partner, who sent me the picture yesterday to show me how much the cats are missing me.

Dee@deerberrynz· Feb 14

Today I helped celebrate a friend's wedding at Zealandia. It was lovely to not the be only masked person there (I counted five others)!