The area, known for retirement villages and pre planned communities have harassed businesses (who aren't earning money) and volunteers, abused politicians who are trying to help when it isn't their level of government and acted like they're the only people to ever experience difficulties

The joy of a series with 40 odd episodes a year before streaming. Actors regularly appeared as multiple characters a season or two apart

And that's how I balance multiple jobs

This week I'll be indulging in all three jobs across five days, plus doing many kid things because I have flexibility...

...became a high school teacher. Had kids, left teaching. Made teaching resources. Started sewing for kids. Kids started dance. Started sewing dance costumes. Dance costs a lot of money, went back to substitute teaching because it's well paid and flexible

I can't complain too much because I can eat almost anything I want, just in smaller portions with intervals between eating and drinking. Plus more fruit, veggies and protein to make my stomach happy

The food I should avoid or limit has been making me feel sick anyway, so it's easier to avoid

I have upset the delicate flower that is my digestive system today, but only mildly.

I have to remember to treat it like an explosive toddler and we'll be fine

I don’t send my kids outside. My eldest is like me and prefers the book (or instrument or screen) at home while my youngest will willingly go outside to play or spend time with the chickens. Both are fit and healthy and neither of them have social media

She’s also singing and playing Amy Winehouse (though closer to a Glee version by Naya Rivera) which is very much a style of music she adores

I think the owner must be charging them a fortune or using it as some sort of tax write off

They rent and I swear the owner has spent more money on their repairs in the last year than we've spent on house repairs in the last five years

I'm pretty sure he damaged the roof with his light display and it cost a fortune to fix

Apparently reading isn’t trauma informed practice