Omg. My mother. 

I hope you wear them all again. I'm jealous that I can't.

Go and watch the Friends Pilot. Hey watch the Mindy Project Pilot. They're   always clunky. They have to establish character, back story and set an agenda in 22 minutes (usually) 

These verbal operants as defined by B.F. Skinner are called "Autoclytics" as they affect the behaviour of the listener relative to the speaker. For autistic people they can be completely perplexing as we prefer direct communication with a clear request or comment. If you are speaking English as a second language, it also makes it much harder. 

I cannot believe that it is not possible to legislate against paparazzi stalking. Having a bunch of men follow you around with cameras, then sell the footage. 

As a full time carer to two disabled adult kids I rely on Facebook groups for my social connections. Being able to vent, make a joke or share a moment makes me feel like I exist. I recently shared a screenshot from my 25 year old autistic daughter's iPad where she had googled Benita from Playschool. She was nostalgic! The likes and comments got me through a really tough Christmas. There is light in our shared memories and love for elder Gen Xs favourite presenters. 

Firstly big hug. Been there with Peri-weight. I would put my handbag down, take out my hoop earrings and tie my hair back to defend you against that little B. 

Agree with Hannah. I have super thick hair (even in peri it has become just "normal") and the Dyson Airwrap has saved it. I watch tv with subtitles while I dry my hair with the brush. Also had it since 2018. 

This is what was missing from the mainstream news articles. 

As everyone in Dublin could have told them, this is what you get for placing it on the North of the Liffey. 

" I was calm, you're making me not calm"

Thank you. 

I'm in Ireland now, but when I had my kids in Brisbane I practically lived in malls. Air con. Accessibility for a pram. Somewhere to pee WITH THEM. Somewhere to change a nappy and clean poop or vomit off your dress without being judged. 

I'm in Ireland. I woke up while this was happening and my first thought was "but that's Mia's happy place!"

I learned in the school disco at Haddon Primary. Such White People "Dancing" - I would love to know what First Nations and people from continents where they actually dance make of it. Even better, can they try it? 

I almost missed an Aer Lingus flight  to Rome after walking to the WRONG  end of the airport where  Ryanair had one taking off at the same time - after checking the gate on a big screen and reading the wrong line! 

Maybe when you have a son/brother who writes an international bestseller about how your respective houses manipulate the narrative; you learn to stay schtum.

What is the deal with Ch7 platforming "problematic" dudes?

I think the placards prove the point. I hope the sons of these parents flourish. 

Too traumatic to finish reading but I hear you.