What does ‘immunocompromised’ mean – especially in a pandemic?

Posted on August 30, 2020 by writehanded — Leave a reply

“Immunocompromised” is a fancy way of saying that, for a variety of possible reasons, a person’s immune system doesn’t function as the gatekeeper of the body like it should. Basically, Continue Reading →

Yes or No? Let’s talk cannabis control.

Posted on August 23, 2020 by writehanded — Leave a reply

The election delay means there’s the chance for more education around both referendums. The pandemic has understandably sapped public attention – but the outcome of these votes also define our Continue Reading →

Living at work

Posted on July 30, 2020 by writehanded — Leave a reply

I’m no stranger to working from home. That was the only option for me for a long time – and it can do serious damage. We should not romanticise it.

Bennett is gone – but what would it have been like if she’d never been?

Posted on July 19, 2020 by writehanded — 1 Comment ↓

As the National Party implodes and MPs are dropping like flies, I’m celebrating one retirement in particular. Paula Bennett. Her announcement fell at the same time the Greens releasing their Continue Reading →

Head Injury Part 2: The Door in The Night

Posted on June 25, 2020 by writehanded — Leave a reply

Right. Where were we? Ah yes. March. Four months after I smashed my head on a shelf and thus began my self-imposed prison. As much as I joke about blaming Continue Reading →

Head Injury Part 1: The Cat Bowl

Posted on June 16, 2020 by writehanded — 4 Comments ↓

On the 5th of November last year, I hit my head while feeding my very demanding cat/demon. She, of course, has offered no apology. And though I fell backwards and Continue Reading →

Who’s afraid of the F-word?

Posted on May 7, 2020 by writehanded — 3 Comments ↓

This blog brought to you by a weird mashup in my head of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, feminist thought, history vs present, and writing

WINZ’s relationship rules are breaking people

Posted on November 25, 2019 by writehanded — 1 Comment ↓

Hi all! I have to make this quick because I’m currently recovering from a head injury, which means extremely limited screentime. I’ve been pretty quiet lately, even before the injury. Continue Reading →

HEADLANDS is coming to the big screen – with your help

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On anger

Posted on September 30, 2019 by writehanded — 2 Comments ↓

I remember vividly the episode of The Simpsons where Homer, attempting to suppress his rage, causes golf ball-sized lumps to erupt under the surface of his skin. Like a fury-fuelled Continue Reading →