Author Archives: Dani
I hate you, you never do anything for me
I think preteens are like toddlers ….. all out of control emotions, zero tact filter … and no communication skills to let you know what is stressing them. This statement doesn’t really mean they hate you, just that their wants … Continue reading
Gosh I miss being a SAHM
I work in a school, so at the moment I am on “stand down”. This means that I am on paid leave, but can be called in if the situation needs it. So … today is cleaning day, and I … Continue reading
How to silence a cold caller
As many would know, I am a school secretary……. as I often tell people ….. I am in charge of telephones and bleeding. Anyway, I am fielding the almost constant influx of calls today, because of course, its the last … Continue reading
My day today
my day …. well I haven’t done any sewing today. Went to the shops (along with the entire population of Canberra) to do my normal grocery shop. Boy did I regret that. Took hubby with me ….. and of course … Continue reading
Crawly things freak me out.
I am a world of contradictions …… but then it keeps everyone amused, so at least its useful. We just wrangled a very large, unimpressed … but quite healthy ……. blue tongue lizard, into the front yard. He had taken … Continue reading
How do you help someone who is depressed?
………..especially if they can’t see that they’re depressed. Friend had a major incident last year. Person wasn’t injured particularly badly, but they made a mistake, and their confidence was badly shaken. At the time recovery seemed normal, the physical wounds … Continue reading
She survived ….. but only just
Miss17 has been quite militant when it comes to learning to cook. She will happily cook the things she likes (chocolate muffins, noodles etc), but learning to cook “normal food” as in evening meals …… well lets just say that … Continue reading
Chicken Drumstick Chasseur
60 grams butter, 8 Chicken Drumsticks, 400g button mushrooms, 2 onions sliced, 1 clove garlic crushed, 2 tbsp flour, 500mls (2 cups) chicken stock (you may need less when cooking in a slow cooker), 80mls red wine, 90g (1/3 cup) … Continue reading
I survived …. sore and sorry for sure
Well, I am home, after having a molar extracted under anaesthetic today. I am very dopey from being knocked out, my throat canes big time (from the breathing tube), and even over 6 hours after, my jaw is still numb. … Continue reading
Changing patterns
Coming from a poor upbringing, I have a tendency to hoard things …… furniture, clothing, shoes …… and especially food.  The subconscious need to “stock up” is strong. The fear of a lean period, or possibly actually going hungry, and … Continue reading
