November 2022 I walked into the Post Office, three letters in hand, and was engulfed by very warm, stuffy air, a major contrast to the crisp autumn air outside. Missy had finally written to her friends, and I had finally come to post the letters. She had included a small packet of lollies in each letter. I placed the letters on the counter and said, "Australia.
Ooh, I think the school's got a monopoly business going here with the kid's lunches. Do they have a parent's association? If so maybe you could query the double standard.
School lunch episode, it's definitely a double standard! In Japan, there are many "unspoken agreements," and I realized this is one of them by reading your blog.
Just love reading about your adventures Debbie. Wow - the postal system sounds quite frustrating- you are coping so well!
Haha! I don't know about coping so well... I have more post office stories to come...
haha, i actually audibly laughed out loud at the 'free range' episode ;))
Haha! You would have enjoyed a great belly laugh with us if you'd been there! Haha!
Ooh, I think the school's got a monopoly business going here with the kid's lunches. Do they have a parent's association? If so maybe you could query the double standard.
School lunch episode, it's definitely a double standard! In Japan, there are many "unspoken agreements," and I realized this is one of them by reading your blog.
There would be lots in Australia too, but you just don't think about it when you are so use to them!