tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.comments2023-05-30T05:36:59.792+10:00Squibs and SagasShanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-4046666819205103132020-08-14T18:07:39.326+10:002020-08-14T18:07:39.326+10:00Unfortunately, I left the apartment early due to C...Unfortunately, I left the apartment early due to Covid-19 but they wouldn't refund my money. Ok, so they said no refund and I get it. <br />But what happened next? <br />They came in, while I was still paying, cleaned out the apartment and took some valuable things that I was storing there.<br />But the fun doesn't stop there. Then they wouldn't contact me after I asked them to locate my belongings.<br />I even went to their office to talk to them but no one answered.<br />I finally gave up. <br />I don't recall ever writing a bad review for anyone but this one took a lot of gall to take my stuff even though I was still paying for the place and never rectifying the problem.<br />PS - the place was disgustingly dirty when I moved in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204875450621634245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-34678940594150682502019-02-15T11:01:02.709+11:002019-02-15T11:01:02.709+11:00Thanks QS!Thanks QS!Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-58141469046533984382019-02-15T10:40:04.632+11:002019-02-15T10:40:04.632+11:00Love this!
Keep tap tappi9ng
QSLove this!<br />Keep tap tappi9ng<br />QSSandy (Sorry for typo-so me)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04096030962607839154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-64278047302238537142019-02-03T09:11:42.191+11:002019-02-03T09:11:42.191+11:00Thanks Lara. Thanks Lara. Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-90984768916067840712019-02-03T07:53:21.226+11:002019-02-03T07:53:21.226+11:00I love your adaptation of febFast ... I also try t...I love your adaptation of febFast ... I also try to make it about ‘doing’ some more positive things rather than all the sacrifices. Gosh, I’m sure I had a comment related to something you wrote but my mind is blank! XoLaraJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-60271475330494831512018-02-14T10:06:51.777+11:002018-02-14T10:06:51.777+11:00So I woke up this morning with a sore throat and h...So I woke up this morning with a sore throat and headache but good news! Someone wrote a lengthy comment about this post, many years late, but still...<br />And then I accidentally hit the ‘Delete’ link instead of the ‘Publish’ link in the email notification. Blogger keeps telling me the comment no longer exists.<br />But it does! It’s still in the email so here it is, a comment from Rob:<br /><br />I think the issue with Offspring in particular is that there is no reason in the story for her to lack confidence at least not in the few episodes I watched . If they wanted to play such a thing for laughs with it should've done is made all of her family overqualified . Because she is the highly qualified one in a family of realtors and never do well brother it doesn't make any sense that someone who would arguably have to be a high achiever who is extremely motivated and driven to become an OB/GYN to be lacking in confidence . Everyone pushes around even the nurses . But there is no reason for this given in the story . Even why she would put up with a psychotic ex it's not properly explained . It comes across as lazy and simply playing to stereotypes . What would've been funnier would be if everyone in her family was overly qualified father a brain surgeon mother leading psychiatrist sister a microbiologist brother some kind of field biologist your heart surgeon or something like that . Then all the scenes of her helping people give birth and sharing in life-giving moments would contrast with that and perhaps you might wonder well what do I really do other than encouraging and helping with a natural process were as everyone else my family is. Then all the scenes of her helping people give birth and sharing in life giving moments would contrast with that and perhaps you might wonder well what do I really do other than encouraging and helping with a natural process were as everyone else my family is discovering amazing things researching amazing things The rivalry between her and Billy would be a lot funnier if Billy was a microbiologist to simply liked a bit of rough and I have this labour musician. The rivalry between her and Billy would be a lot funnier if Billy was a microbiologist to simply liked a bit of rough and I have this labour musician as a boyfriend <br /><br />I think a perfect example of how silly it is that she feel so self-conscious is when she is at a store and two girls in skimpy outfits or making fun of her because she's dressed as a real doctor and seem so serious it would've been funny if she had said I actually am a doctor . Why would someone so accomplished and successful feel so awkward dealing with two drunken idiots?<br /><br />Another possibility might have been well she is an amazing doctor and highly respected this is contrasted with her private life where her sister is more beautiful and glamorous and even though she is not a very good real estate agent she never the last gets lots of mail attention and seems to get along well with other women . <br /><br />And that ultimately is the weakness of the show . It is a typical soap opera in that it forces situations rather than creating a generally interesting situation that naturally has plot development. The idea that she has a great job but finds ordinary life challenging is a good idea, but making her like a typical flustered female rom com character doesn't fit. Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-49340878078109754682018-01-16T08:30:21.675+11:002018-01-16T08:30:21.675+11:00I do hope it works out well, then, after the 12 mo...I do hope it works out well, then, after the 12 months. Sydney prices certainly aren't for the squeamish.<br />Great photo of Mara. i recognise 'the Drinking Tree'.<br />All the best - with everything.Aunty Sishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165129797528398529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-36565901963349120522018-01-15T22:38:16.588+11:002018-01-15T22:38:16.588+11:00Thanks for the book(s) recommendation.
We only mov...Thanks for the book(s) recommendation.<br />We only moved five minutes away. We are renting for a year and then we will see where we are at and where the market is at and whether we can endure a mortgage again.Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-10596939315089695162018-01-15T16:36:35.874+11:002018-01-15T16:36:35.874+11:00Something in what you wrote made me think of the b...Something in what you wrote made me think of the book "Sensible Shoes" which many women in our church are reading. I highly recommend it, as it works on many levels and is really helpful. The author is Sharon Garlough Brown, and there are 2 sequels, 'Two Steps Forward' and 'Barefoot'. She's working on a 4th book at the moment. By the way, where are you moving to? All the best for the laying down of the wine! (and the drinking of some). - Aunty SisAunty Sishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165129797528398529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-39711955800077179972017-12-15T08:17:53.074+11:002017-12-15T08:17:53.074+11:00I agree, Jemma. I was using ‘failure’ with my tong...I agree, Jemma. I was using ‘failure’ with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek.Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-37688273181208597242017-12-15T07:38:45.351+11:002017-12-15T07:38:45.351+11:00More needs to be said on this from a feminist lens...More needs to be said on this from a feminist lens ... but failure is not a term I am comfortable with. Failure as a feeling is debilitating and toxic. I have spent the last 16 years choosing a different lens to view my decisions and choices I regret. Jemma<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-37240004809835625662017-03-09T13:35:53.647+11:002017-03-09T13:35:53.647+11:00Shani, tt would be nice to meet you and I'd lo...Shani, tt would be nice to meet you and I'd love to let you know where I come from on these things. My email address is below. DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915805420250775313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-82657004629357861412017-03-09T11:17:43.994+11:002017-03-09T11:17:43.994+11:00I was genuinely asking for clarification with your...I was genuinely asking for clarification with your tweet because with 140 characters it is difficult to detect tone and meaning sometimes. I had hoped your meaning was along these lines. <br />It would be nice if more men were aware of the position women are in and what we have to face and decide how to handle it. It would be extra nice if my post makes you think a little bit about the women in your life and any gender bias you have in your assumptions and thinking, recognise where they are at and make some positive changes. I think in general men (and women) are becoming more aware of the issues women face due to gender bias, despite the political realm, but I'm glad there are people like the women I listed to take women's issues and gender bias to the public space to make it more topical for a broad audience.Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597797432165037197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-44757561581729484142017-03-09T08:46:21.945+11:002017-03-09T08:46:21.945+11:00Hi Shani I deleted my tweet, to which you posed a ...Hi Shani I deleted my tweet, to which you posed a question about my comment 'letting women' do the things you referred to, and failing, by which I meant perhaps men stand by idly without wondering if they should be doing some of those things. Perhaps we just take it for granted that women will do those things. Uless we question that, we're n ot going to see change. I dont know. You tell me?<br />DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915805420250775313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-25247236759911940102015-02-14T13:09:30.840+11:002015-02-14T13:09:30.840+11:00I thought the book very informative without bias. ...I thought the book very informative without bias. Although she did not have access to the other party as they would not be interviewed - she covered the main area that defies understanding. Why does one person kill another on the guise of being not sane - but quite sane to keep on her studies in jail for a masters in crime? Garner writes with great depth and sympathy without being overbearing in her views. I like her writing and will be reading more books written by her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-17322972266119663762011-10-16T12:12:12.256+11:002011-10-16T12:12:12.256+11:00This is perfect for an essay I'm writing on Sa...This is perfect for an essay I'm writing on Samson & Delilah. Thanks very much! I am a big fan of this movie and I have been trying to find critics who have any bad to say about this film. So far not many have come up. Interesting to hear an unbiased blog.Charlotte Cronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057849163495457740.post-74158956735677371272009-01-07T15:47:00.000+11:002009-01-07T15:47:00.000+11:00Whaddaya know! It received a High Distinction!Whaddaya know! It received a High Distinction!Shani Hartley - @shhartley on Twitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524764233131673235noreply@blogger.com