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On my Reading and writing post - I saw Isabelle using commas to separate out "words". I showed her the space bar and how to use it. The result was this sentence in an email of hers:
to isabelle mum dad aidan orla kdkidvkgdfnsjfwmjasdkfkjefjjfsfjsvbvbgjnrtjjsvjsddskdm
On How to play the piano - I was listening to National Radio yesterday (sorry, "Radio New Zealand National") and heard a percussionist say something like "music has to flow directly to the hands. Once your mind gets involved, you're lost". That's a little bit of what I was trying to say.
I have been filling up the gaps in our calendar for next week (week 2 of 2 weeks of school, and therefore Playcentre, holidays). The children are going to see Hi-5 on Friday, so that should be a real highlight. (Brendon will take them - too loud for Orla!). But the biggest drama for the children probably happened last night. Earlier in the week, when Aidan switched off the tv there was a small flash, a ping and a disturbing burnt plastic smell. The only casualty appeared to be the on/off switch - everything else appeared to be fine. However, last night we were all tired and sitting in front of the telly when kaboom! - the set died in a dramatic flash of light. (This was during an ad break featuring the new series of Dancing with the Stars. Was this enough for the set to cry "enough!" and engage self-destruct mode?).
Anyway, we are toying with the idea of having no television at all. On one hand, I like this prospect. On the other - well, I enjoy watching some television. It is nice to watch something that is either of quality, or that is enjoyable nonsense. It is easier on the brain than reading at the end of a tiring day. Another option is to upgrade our computer hardware and just use this screen. This has the disadvantages of requiring more $$$, and also it means the computer can't be used while anyone watches anything else.
I currently watch two programmes - House on Tuesdays, and America's Next Top Model on Fridays. There are some other things that I don't mind if I miss, but that I'll watch if they're on and if it's convenient (3 News, Campbell Live, Wasted, rugby, cricket).
Maybe a second hand set will do the trick. In the meantime, can someone video House for me this Tuesday?!
to isabelle mum dad aidan orla kdkidvkgdfnsjfwmjasdkfkjefjjfsfjsvbvbgjnrtjjsvjsddskdm
On How to play the piano - I was listening to National Radio yesterday (sorry, "Radio New Zealand National") and heard a percussionist say something like "music has to flow directly to the hands. Once your mind gets involved, you're lost". That's a little bit of what I was trying to say.
I have been filling up the gaps in our calendar for next week (week 2 of 2 weeks of school, and therefore Playcentre, holidays). The children are going to see Hi-5 on Friday, so that should be a real highlight. (Brendon will take them - too loud for Orla!). But the biggest drama for the children probably happened last night. Earlier in the week, when Aidan switched off the tv there was a small flash, a ping and a disturbing burnt plastic smell. The only casualty appeared to be the on/off switch - everything else appeared to be fine. However, last night we were all tired and sitting in front of the telly when kaboom! - the set died in a dramatic flash of light. (This was during an ad break featuring the new series of Dancing with the Stars. Was this enough for the set to cry "enough!" and engage self-destruct mode?).
Anyway, we are toying with the idea of having no television at all. On one hand, I like this prospect. On the other - well, I enjoy watching some television. It is nice to watch something that is either of quality, or that is enjoyable nonsense. It is easier on the brain than reading at the end of a tiring day. Another option is to upgrade our computer hardware and just use this screen. This has the disadvantages of requiring more $$$, and also it means the computer can't be used while anyone watches anything else.
I currently watch two programmes - House on Tuesdays, and America's Next Top Model on Fridays. There are some other things that I don't mind if I miss, but that I'll watch if they're on and if it's convenient (3 News, Campbell Live, Wasted, rugby, cricket).
Maybe a second hand set will do the trick. In the meantime, can someone video House for me this Tuesday?!
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