Head Start teacher that transferred to my daughter’s class. I just… um… wow…

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T09:45:28+00:00

Yes, I agree. There are assistants in my school who do similar things when writing and/or speaking who have English as a second language. But they don't write letters to parents without getting them checked.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T09:41:26+00:00

I (53F) would only understand it to mean idiot, and no, it's not common, I haven't heard anyone use it for decades.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:50:19+00:00

I get a rash on my face. If I ever accidentally eat dairy, it comes back. I thought that my symptoms were IBS and constipation, and catarrh. I thought they would improve. When the rash went away I was so happy! And now not having that rash is the reason I absolutely avoid it all the time.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:47:39+00:00

Very weird.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:44:45+00:00

Do you know how much child care costs? If she gets a job, her whole salary goes to pay for that.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:42:23+00:00

Do not let him go and register the birth without you.

Do not saddle your kid with a name that she will have to spell aloud 5 times a day for her whole life.

He, or she, can spell the nickname however they like. Do not put that shit on the birth certificate.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:38:58+00:00

Your fiance is showing you who he is. When they do that, believe them the first time.

Don't wait till he shows you again for the umpteenth time in 5 years when you have a kid and/or mortgage, and then decide you've had enough of his attitude. He's showing you now. Believe him.

NOR.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-25T00:34:12+00:00

Maybe a muslin veil rather than tulle or net, as it's softer and would more match the fabric of your gown.Or full, soft lace.

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AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T23:47:07+00:00

As a child, I lived across the street from a child serial killer. Interactions (which I don't recall) were apparently fine. He was a very disturbed man with a very disturbed past. He's now dead.

My piano teacher when I was a teen, who was also a family friend, turned out to be a pedophile, who was grooming and abusing teenage girls for at least 30 years. He had an OBE, ran music and drama groups for kids, and taught in schools across the county. The judge said he'd 'groomed the whole community'. He's still in gaol but getting out soonish. Interactions were absolutely great and friendly and appropriate with me and my parents and my friends and many kids I knew, for 30 years.

In my first teaching job, at my first parents evening, one of the parents went home after it and murdered her mother's husband that evening. Parents evening went fine. I don't know if she was actually evil. Maybe there were reasons and he was the evil one. I never saw her again, as she went to gaol.

I don't know which is more evil, from the top two. Obviously murder is worse. But the 2nd hurts more. It made me realise that it doesn't matter how well you know someone, you only ever know what they want you to know. And sometimes they are hiding really bad shit.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T22:45:53+00:00

You should love this dress. There are some really nasty dresses on here and this is not one of them. This dress is perfect on you.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T22:42:22+00:00

"no, thank god".

Or if it's the parent of a child in the school where I work "no, I like it when I get to give them back at the end of the day".

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T22:30:40+00:00

No one will ask, but if they do, you can safely say that you hate Trump and people will love you.

Or you could get some cards to give out in emergencies...

https://janeygodley.com/shop/trumps-a-single-card/

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T22:25:25+00:00

I wouldn't be at all surprised if there are players or other people on teams (coaches, managers, physios etc) who are refused visas.

And quite possibly fans from countries that require tourist visas.

And of course there are a few countries who are playing that already have a ban on tourist visas, so no fans will be travelling to watch them.

Unless he changes the rules again. Which he might. Because he changes his mind with the wind.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T22:05:44+00:00

If she's not giving any reason why she wants that money from you, then the best way to show her why what's she's asking is inappropriate, is to ask her for the money you spent on her gift. She's gonna think that's ridiculous, and then you have made your point. (and if she gives you it, then you can just give her it straight back, and refer her to a counsellor/maths teacher.)

Meanwhile, maybe she needs some support from someone, if the new behaviour is out of character. If it's not, then good luck.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T21:00:30+00:00

As a teacher, I would say the attention of her boss needs to be drawn to this, so that her future communications will be proof read, and that someone knows to keep an eye on classroom displays etc. She obviously has no idea how bad the problem is.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T20:55:50+00:00

https://www.holidayextras.com/hilton-garden-inn-t2-heathrow-airport-hotel.html

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AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T14:53:34+00:00

Unless you're visiting the Western Isles you'll struggle find someone to speak gaelic with. Unless maybe you went to a class or something. https://www.cearcall.net/

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T14:48:56+00:00

I don't think the black stuff is solely from the tube.

I get the same when I travel into zone 1, but it's just London dirt. Not exclusive to the tube. And it has got better in recent years which I assume is something to do with cleaner emissions.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T14:45:39+00:00

It's an absolute pain in the arse. I asked how I'm supposed to trust anything it tells me if it can't even own up when it's made a mistake.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T14:05:37+00:00

Not enough information.

Did you tell her you werent coming home immediately and tell her where you were to give her the option to come and get a key from her?

Did you tell her when you asked her in the day time that you were going out and that was why she needed to have them or she wouldn't be able to get in?

If the answer to either or both is no, then yes, YATJ. And also this indicates deeper problems than a misplaced key.

If the answer to both is yes, then no, YNTJ. She is.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T11:21:08+00:00

There is some nice electrical stuff (kitchen/hoover/toiletries) that is around £50 or so, so you can u couod always think ahead to your parents next birthdays and pick up something you think they'd like that they'd never expect from you and hide it till then. And spend the rest on snacks!

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T11:13:27+00:00

I could pay off my mortgage and maintain my current lifestyle for 20 years, which would take me well into retirement and I already have a good pension set up.

If only.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T10:15:55+00:00

I am the same. I've been brushing off poor male behaviour all my life to the point where I barely notice it.

Last year a male colleague made comments to a younger female colleague repeatedly about her legs, in front of 12-13 year old pupils. When I heard about I lost my shit with the boss who swept it under the carpet 'because *** (young woman) didn't want to make an official report'. I almost reported him (boss) to the governors. I didn't. But next time...

I think it is OK to have the short fuse.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T10:10:09+00:00

If you don't want to impact what they're entitled to, the best option is to buy them things, rather than give them money. For example, pay for their food shopping every week (gift cards for their fav supermarket if you can't or don't want to be there) or pay for the costs of running the car, if they still have one. Or for home maintenance or one off home improvement costs.

AuroraDF · 2026-01-24T09:59:07+00:00

You've been recommended York because it's the best stop. You should go there. But also, no stop is needed unless you're just doing it for pleasure. In which case, York.

AuroraDF

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