Your children are unpredictable
This week my son spoke to his class. This might not seem like a big deal, but it really, I mean really, is a big deal. My son has not spoken to another child his age for a long time. Almost two years. This year, he started at a new
Pervert glasses are here - and we're not ready
In October 2024, Hannah Grundy, a teacher from Australia, found sexually explicit videos and images of her online. Some of them appeared to be created from photos and videos that were only available on her Close Friends List; as a teacher, she is very careful with her internet footprint, and
FNC - Thank you for being nice
Hello! Welcome to Friday Night Chats! It's so nice to have you here. Let's chat about the week - I saw two films this week at the movies, which is unusual for me, one was The Odyssey! I've got reviews! Basic ones. I mean, don&
15 days left!
It's been a busy week, and it's only Wednesday! Let's recap the week so far and highlight some things you should know about... Feel free to skip to the comments if you read this already in your email! Skip to comments In politics, Shane
National MPs are baiting us and it’s working
Hey, Josh here with a depressing post! I hope that's enticing enough for you to read all the way to the end. Feel free to skip to the comments if you read this already in your email! Skip to comments Emily and I often send each other ideas
FNC - Countdown to (sort of) freedom
Welcome to Friday Night Chats! It's so nice to have you here. How was your week? We made it! Let's chat! Feel free to skip to the comments if you read this already in your email! Skip to comments In absolutely excellent news, the school holidays
What on earth is going on in the Stop The Data Centres group?
I'm excited to share a guest post I commissioned about AI and data centres. I think it speaks to a much broader subject: What are we willing to give up in order to save others? To save ourselves? How much 'inconvenience' will we tolerate for a
Grieve their very big life...
Over the weekend, my dear friend's dog passed away from cancer. When I saw the news, I was absolutely devastated for her. Losing my girl Twinkle was one of the most harrowing things I've ever been through. It was so sudden and so painful, and I
Friday Night Chats / Friday day chats?
Hello! Welcome to Friday Day Chats - it's usually Friday Night Chats, but I figure you're stuck at home with this terrible weather too. So we may as well hang out. Today's chat is going out to everyone as a reminder of what you get
So you want to celebrate Matariki?
Do you want to celebrate Matariki but don’t know how? Are you unsure what Matariki is? In our home, we love Matariki. Here’s a wee guide to what we do and what you can do too. Feel free to skip to the comments if you read this already
David, do you really know me?
Today, we are hearing from a friend of Emily Writes Weekly, Helen Gilby! Helen has been recovering from major surgery to treat her cancer. Here's an update on how she's doing, and a reaction to David Seymour's latest attacks on 'beneficiaries' of
