AmeriNZ Podcast

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AmeriNZ Podcast episodes

December 13, 2024 AmeriNZ 416 – Presently
This week I expand on what I was talking about last week, because not all anniversaries this year are bad! Actually, not all potential triggers turn you that way, either.
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Links for this episode
”Good things, too” – My blog post on a good anniversary this year
”Time becomes our ally” – My blog post on triggers that weren’t
“Let the annual inquisition begin for 2024” – My blog post for this year’s “Ask Arthur” series
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17 min
December 06, 2024 AmeriNZ 415 – Not Present
Well, I managed to get in one more podcast before the end of 2024! My first topic is what’s been going on with me, in short, it’s not been a good year for me, for a lot of reasons. Then it’s all about some of what I’ve been up tp lately. Will I manage to get in another episode this year?
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Links for this episode
Paul (“Archerr”) Armstrong’s obituary
”Lost in the weeds” – My first blog post on my challenges seen through mowing
“Crazy busy crazy week” – My second blog post on my challenges seen through mowing
“Flexible change” – My blog post on my decluttering epiphany
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19 min
April 30, 2024 AmeriNZ 414 – Circus clowns
Today I start with a brief catch-up, but my main topic is about a new opinion poll that has very bad news for the NZ’s 3-way coalition government. I provide some context as well as talk about what the poll means. And it with that, I managed to get a second podcast episode in April.
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Links for this episode
”Poll: Labour could return to power if election held today” – “1News” (TVNZ)
“NZ: Buyer’s remorse?” – My in-depth post about the poll results.
“Govt’s 36-point plan: What does ‘take decisions’ mean?” – “1News “(TVNZ)
“ACT are deeply affiliated with Atlas Group” – Reddit (r/newzealand) [Note: Sources not yet verified by me]
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22 min
April 26, 2024 AmeriNZ 413 – Eighteenth season
This episode has been so very long delayed! I was busy with a lot of little things, and I still am, so this episode isn’t edited. I start with what I did right after my previous episode, then I talk about some more things I was doing, including one that was emotionally challenging. I also did something I was able to do because apparently I’m now officially old. Or, something like that..
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Links for this episode
”My challenging visit to Auckland” – My blog post on my trip to Auckland.
“Seeing the road ahead” – My post about going to the optometrist.
“Reading the stuff ahead of me” – My post about picking up my new glass, including a photo of me in the new glasses.
“It was about change, not coincidence” – My post about getting a Warrant of Fitness for my car.
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29 min
February 02, 2024 AmeriNZ 412 – Returning to normal mode
This week I’ve been starting to get back to regular life after my holiday. February is already shaping up to be a busy month. I start today with updates to what I talked about last week, then it’s on to some of the new things I’ve been doing. I’ll be getting stuff done this month, if things go to plan.
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Links for this episode
”The long short month” – My blog post on the start to my February.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).
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20 min
January 26, 2024 AmeriNZ 411 – Island idyll
This episode is about my recent trip with family to Fiji. This is sort of a general update. Next time, back to regular life!
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Links for this episode
”Travelling gratitude” – My blog post on my trip-related gratitude.
“Fiji Trip 2024” – The tag for all trip-related posts (when they’re published).
“The annual increasing number: 65” – My annual birthday blog post, with my selfie.
“Fifteen years later” – My post about the 15th anniversary of our civil union.
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29 min
January 12, 2024 AmeriNZ 410 – Nine days to go
It’s nine days until my next birthday, and I’ve been busy, and with varied things. I talk honestly about some of my challenges I have with going clothes shopping. Also, it’s rather hot.
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Links for this episode
”Clothes maketh the sequel” – My blog post on my shopping excursion.
“Heat alert issued for Auckland: ‘Keep hydrated'” – 1 News.
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20 min
January 03, 2024 AmeriNZ 409 – The holidays were good
I had good holidays this year because I actually had some this year! I was alone on Christmas last year, and I’ve almost always seen in the New Year alone, but this year I was with the family. I have a lot of little chores I plan to get done over the next couple of weeks, during what’s the quietest time of the year. I forgot to mention that I had another series of “Ask Arthur” blog posts last month. (link below).
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Links for this episode
”Ask Arthur” 2023 – My annual “Ask Arthur” series of blog posts.
“The year Christmas returned” – About my Christmas.
”Message on the tree” – The symbolism in my tree topper.
”The year changed differently” – About my New Year’s Eve.
”Finding the right metaphor” – A way to understand loss of a spouse.
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16 min
December 20, 2023 AmeriNZ 408 – The year winds down
Today was predicted to be the hottest day of the summer so far, and it was for some areas. I haven’t done much since the last episode, mostly routine stuff, but sometimes that, too, is my life, One thing I did was fix this site, so there’s that.
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Links for this episode
“The heat is on” – My blog post about the warm/hot weather.
“Memories shared, forgotten, and reviewed” – My post on things that happened on December 18 over several years.
Solstices & Equinoxes – a list of the dates from Time and Date.
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18 min
December 06, 2023 AmeriNZ 407 – The circus begins
New Zealand finally has a circus—whoops!— I meant a government. The three parties finally managed to strike a coalition deal. The new parliament was sworn-in this week, and everything now begins. I talk about that first. By the way, I was right: The tradition of not entering the Debating Chamber goes back to the time of Cromwell, because of Charles 1. Then, I talk about what I’ve been up to, especially how busy I’ve been.
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Links for this episode
“New Zealand’s 3-ring circus begins” – My blog post about a deal finally being struck.
“NZ’s new government: A grab bag of hot takes” – My post on the “hot mess” the coalition’s agenda is.
“Some of Parliament’s rituals and traditions explained” – 1News – TVNZ
“Errors in my ways” – My post on why the dentist appointment was a surprise.
“Tooth telling” – A follow-up post about seeing the dentist again this week.
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20 min