Sarah Henderson complaining her education policy didn’t get a run at the recent election. “underpinned by parental choice and a strong commitment to faith-based education as well” sounds a lot like keep giving funds to private schools, particularly the church ones, at the expense of public schools.

It’s why I read so much, there’s a lot of reality to keep away from.

An enamel badge pinned on a brown corduroy jacket. The badge has a black background, has an open book in the bottom right and in white lettering says - A book a day keeps reality away.

🍫 Wondering why people eat milk chocolate when dark chocolate is readily available.

🎶 Off to listen to the music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

💉 Time for the annual flu and Covid shot.

I’m not sure people are as interested in the mushroom murder trial as the ABC and Guardian Australia seem to think, with very prominent coverage on their respective websites and inclusion in live and breaking news.

🐱 The cat is 9yrs old and a little more sedate than she used to be, at least until it’s time to make the bed. The kitten reappears flying through the air, spinning to catch the edge of a sheet and roll herself in it, zooming around underneath, all while I try to avoid an accidental claw injury.

I’m over at friends for dinner and we have apparently reached the “Holding out for a Hero” stage of the evening. It’s being belted out now while the dishwasher is being loaded 🤣

It’s been a dumb week at work and particularly so today. My plan is fish and chips on the way home then watch Rogue One tonight, having just finished Andor season 2.

It’s important to celebrate your personal achievements.

An enamel badge pinned on a blue jumper. The badge is a five pointed gold star and says - put on pants today.