Finished listening to the audiobook of Poof by James Tolcher 📚
An incredible powerful, brutal and yet redemptive autobiographical novel. Reveals the deep scars in masculinity - both gay and straight - and the horrendous harm this continues to cause. Expertly written searing truth so vital it hurts.
Institutional overreach
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) is meant to hold police to account - not proposed further restrictions on public protest. Outrageous institutional overreach.
Stop using Amazon Kindle (before it's too late)
From 26 February 2025, Amazon will stop you downloading your *own* Kindle eBooks. You will be forever stuck in Amazon’s grip.
If you’d like to escape, download all your Kindle ebooks now before it's too late:
https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb
Remove the DRM using Calibre:
Ideally, start using a service that supports local bookstores:
- Libro (audiobooks): https://libro.fm/
- Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/ebooks
Or if you prefer another option:
- Apple Books: https://www.apple.com/apple-books/
- Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/nz/en
- Tom's Guide to DRM free ebooks: https://www.tomsguide.com/tablets/e-readers/no-kindle-no-problem-5-places-to-buy-drm-free-e-books
Excellent dinner at Rosella with Bill
Tomato and fruit summer salad at Hōkio Beach, on the evening before Waitangi Day.
Delicious latke & gravlax at the Bond Street Deli, Wellington
Eketāhuna walk Exploring the small country town of Eketāhuna
Watched “Maria”, a biopic of the last week of the life of Maria Callas, with many retrospectives across her life.
Set in 1977 Paris, the Paris of my childhood.
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Finished reading: Assassin’s Quest (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3) by Robin Hobb 📚
Marvellous ending to the Farseer Trilogy. The pace and majesty of the tale took off in this book; highly recommend.
Splendid dishes during dinner at Havana Bar & Restaurant
- Pollo Anticuchero | Peruvian Sauce | Pickles
- Ceviche | Kūmara Purée | Chilli | Garlic
- Beef Skewer | Soy Glaze | Peppers | Cherry Tomatoes
