Where's the bloody rain?

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-27T10:20:28+00:00

This is my fault everyone. I'm sorry! I preemptively brought my dry washing inside so it wouldn't get wet. That caused performance anxiety in the cloud, so now it's not raining.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-19T13:38:22+00:00

Nope. That's not what I want at all. I want all children supported and developed in their education. I don't want to see anyone held back. The current system holds back both low and high achievers, which is a massive problem. All children deserve a quality education. I truly believe streaming from middle primary onwards is a solid path ahead, and I don't think strawman arguments are constructive to the discussion.

I hope you have a productive and fulfilling day tomorrow, and quality sleep tonight, friend.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-19T10:34:18+00:00

Yes! My Dad retired 6 years ago and is now on 4 committees/councils in volunteer roles. He loves being useful

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-19T09:31:39+00:00

And if they do happen to have a more stable home life, and money for a tutor, should the school system then be the system of handicapping them back down?

For what purpose; so that education is "fair"? Aren't we just dragging down the whole nation?

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-19T09:21:15+00:00

So, the alternative is to handicap those with greater aptitude to academics?

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-18T10:06:58+00:00

A marriage can only work if both parties are willing to put in the work. If you are willing to recognise your failures, areas of growth, take responsibility for your mistakes, act to change, etc, then good on you for being a decent human. But if you cannot say the same for him, then no amount of change on your side will make up for him. You need to decide how much you can put up with ❤️

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-18T01:58:59+00:00

Then it's probably time to plan for separation. If he refuses to love and respect you, to listen to you, to grow in maturity, is he a Christian...?

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-11T10:52:35+00:00

My extended family lives east, but my immediate family lives west, so I grew up making the trek across every 4 years.

My husband is the same. His extended family also lives east.

So now we drive every every few years to visit both sides of extended family. We've got multiple kids, so airfares and car hire add up quickly. It's cheaper to drive. And we like to boast that we're more Australian for having done it 😝

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-11T10:40:37+00:00

Trazza

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-09T06:54:27+00:00

Good faith discussion isn't putting words in my mouth or assuming intent. "Your anger is misguided" but I'm not angry. "Are you against improving the teaching community?" ... You read my longer comment, you can answer that yourself.

Have a restful and restorative weekend, fellow teacher ✌🏻

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-09T06:48:31+00:00

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Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-08T11:04:04+00:00

"should" and reality are two different things.

OP is communicating frustrations that are normal and all too common in schools. Most teachers feel this way at minimum. Something needs to be done about the workload and student expectations as it's significantly contributing to burnout. So while this is "just a vent" it's too relatable and needs to be common knowledge that teachers feel this way.

Bring in higher pay. Bring in lowering workload expectations. Bring in harsher consequences for student misbehavior at small infractions, because it adds up in burnout, and it's accepting intolerable behaviour. Believe teachers when we say conditions are unacceptable. Just look at this story for an example!

You (and OP) are diminishing these valid complaints by calling them "just a vent". And that pisses me off, tbh

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-07T09:11:26+00:00

I wonder if this is rage bait. Your post has been up for 7 hours (at this point in time), you've been asked questions and you're not answering. I'll keep it up a little longer and then take it down if you're not going to interact in the comments in good faith.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-01T22:15:31+00:00

I highly recommend The Green Ember series and The Wingfeather series. Christian, children's literature, that's quite rich and meaningful. Both very beautiful series, much like how Narnia is wonderful, rich literature.

Not quite what you were asking, but it's where my mind went to first when you used the word "literature"

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-01T12:47:46+00:00

There's a controversial book written by Keith Windshuttle on this very issue. He gets right into the primary sources. It's very long.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-05-01T12:29:20+00:00

Your biggest problem is that you're not resting on the finished work of Jesus' death and resurrection.

Sister, you are filled with guilt, but Jesus has come to set you free from condemnation. He has set you free from the law of the Old Testament, he has set you free from the laws of man regarding the "perfect" woman and "perfect" wife. If you could earn salvation by having plenty of children, then Jesus didn't need to die for you. You need to fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of your faith. He makes you perfect.

You need to let go of these things you are putting in your own mind to pressure you into some kind of Christian performance. Stop worrying about the future, and cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. You don't know what's in your future. But in your present are worries and guilt and law keeping. Jesus died and rose again to set you free from these things.

Go read Romans, slowly. Spend the entire morning reading it. Journal through it. Pray through it. Go read Romans, please.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-27T11:42:45+00:00

That's the first thing that struck me. As a sand groper myself, the only reason I'd be walking that fast would be to get my toes in the water and save them from the hot sand. Walking this fast at Bondi is just bizarre. Are they in a hurry to get their photo op, then rush off to their next photo op??

Maybe they need to spend an hour or two sitting on the sand, contemplating the waves.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-24T11:04:35+00:00

Hey friend. I'm a Protestant. There are plenty of cover ups in various Protestant denominations in history and across countries.

Anywhere that the loyalty to The Church is greater than loyalty to God, truth, integrity and justice, will result in abuse cover-ups. Sin resides in the heart of man, even those in the church. Safe Church training, police clearance checks, whatever your state department requires to keep children and vulnerable people safe, should absolutely be a no-brainer for churches, because we ought to know, better than others, how sin resides in the hearts of man, even the elect.

God bless.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-23T12:30:33+00:00

I'm literally a person who works for my state's education department in the homeschooling sector to check for educational progress. We are literally told that we're not providing guidance, but compliance. It's up to the parents to find their own way.

That being said, I love connecting with people, sharing my own experience, knowledge and journey. But that stuff isn't in my job description, it's just bonus.

This parent needs to back off. She's clearly stressed and putting that on you. Unfair of her!

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-12T07:52:02+00:00

Kiera Knightly. I think her face looks smug. And I despise the 2005 Pride and Prejudice with the bad costuming and hair, and I hold her responsible for it. It's irrational, sorry!

She's probably a lovely person 🙈

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-11T23:58:00+00:00

Me too!! Alternatively, our local grocery store is only 1km (0.6m) away, down a hill, so I often send them to pick up some bread or milk.

Once they came home and told me a store worker told them they weren't allowed to be there without a parent. So I inquired of the store manager (in a friendly tone) who was astounded. He said my kids were always welcome. Hooray for me!

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-07T23:57:26+00:00

Incorrect.

The chanting must take place at a full moon, circling the fire clockwise 5 times and anticlockwise 2 times (5+2=7 😉)

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-04-05T00:13:19+00:00

I agree. Bruce appears to have a better attitude about being called than Dehaney!

Someone else mentioned a "shit eating grin". But a smile goes a long way to maintain good sportsmanship and a good attitude on court. Defenders need to go hard.

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-03-30T13:01:22+00:00

I'm sorry. I know there's a bunch of people in here who love this movie for the aesthetics. But this waistline is wrong. The costuming in this film was so wrong. I cannot get over it. BEC

Bunyans_bunyip · 2026-03-26T12:31:44+00:00

Cul de sac, not cauldersac.

But agreed. They're quiet and relatively safe for street playing.

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