Monthly Archives: May 2007

Academy Awards 2007 Dance Big and Small watched this over and over. Fascinating work.

should I stay or should I go Rx2008

I am shopping for a laptop bag. I came across this at Amazon:- Kensington Simply Portable Two If you are so inclined, click the “see larger image” link under the main picture. Well done Amazon!

I received this in an email today: “On 8th May the Department for Education and Skills published a consultation on guidelines for local authorities on elective home education. The publication of this consultation follows discussions with several groups representing home … Continue reading →

although it started badly with a stinking headache. Accordingly I didn’t go to M’hell – I’m going later in the week to talk about mortgages, so I’ll roll it all up together then. Instead, I lay around for a bit … Continue reading →

…at Thomas Deacon city academy in Peterborough. Britain’s most expensive state school is being built without a playground because those running it believe that pupils should be treated like company employees and do not need unstructured play time. “the absence … Continue reading →

J. T. Gatto Classrooms of the Heart 1991

so it’s a shame that the ranty icon appears to have got lost somewhere in recent upgrade/ server move behaviour. :rant: Yesterday, as mentioned previously, we went to M’hell to spend vouchers for the children. I also potentially bought some … Continue reading →

I got in just before 2 this morning, so by the time I’d had a cup of tea and calmed down, it was 2.30 before we got to bed. Big came in at 7.24 to tell us loudly that she … Continue reading →

“Like other forces across the UK, Strathclyde has assigned several officers to be based full-time at secondary schools, where they can develop relationships with children. And it is hoped cognitive behavioural therapy for stab victims will help them identify and … Continue reading →

and I think we’re all a little dazed and confused. Tim departed for work early doors, and will be back mid afternoon to finish his day from home. I’ll probably have time for a cuppa with him before I head … Continue reading →

or at least, new member on the ring Please give a big blogring welcome to Grit.

Collecting our small people this evening revealed that both are now damaged. Sadly, I suspect they are technically out of warranty. Big managed to get a couple of rather nasty splinters in her finger at the weekend, had on the … Continue reading →

“It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?” Ronald Reagan All things considered, quite a good day at the office.