Hugh came out blackberry picking with me this morning. He was talking about wanting to go fishing again, and also of wanting to go and camp in the woods and practice “primitive skills”, referencing a YouTube channel of the same … Continue reading
Dan has been watching The Civility of Alfred Cashier – a musical based on the true story of a trans man who fought in the Civil War and was later put on trial for impersonating an officer. [Friday] Hugh and … Continue reading
Hugh asked what Saturn’s rings are made of so we looked at this: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/saturn-rings/en/ He made himself quesadillas for breakfast and is speculating on what he could make them with now he’s run out of the Mexican beans in a … Continue reading
I discussed the current and projected fire situation with Hugh (total fire bans and hot windy weather forecast for later in the week). We looked at resources on TFS website, printed and discussed the Leave Early Checklist, and I helped … Continue reading
Hugh showed me some features about his new game Warframe didn’t want to go to the Pride Parade. After they left I had a long conversation with him about social anxiety and the need to provide opportunities to challenge himself … Continue reading
Wednesday Dan went into town via bus and spent the afternoon with new friend Pippa. Fell down stairs at Franklin Square (due to adjustment difficulties with new glasses) and hurt their knee, unable to start back at roller derby this … Continue reading
We’ve spent a lot of time this week working on the kids’ Halloween costumes – especially Hugh’s. Dan was satisfied by finding a horrific rubber “scary clown” mask and a pair of overalls at the School Road op shop (don’t … Continue reading
I got distracted and didn’t finish my Thursday entry or write one for Friday. Highlights: Thursday Hugh was a bit uncertain about being a total noob at Chess Club but managed to play one game with Sean (assistant coach) who … Continue reading
Today has some tight timing in the afternoon. I drop Dan off at the bus stop at 1:30, then Hugh and I head up to Kingston around 3pm for Chess Club, which runs 4-6. Then we go over to Glenorchy … Continue reading
[12:30] I spent the morning out of the house so am not sure what the offspring got up to. About to have to leave again to take Dan to their Headspace appointment. [4:30] Dan has asked me to find them … Continue reading