Posted at 06:39h
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by Shelley Gross
Along with every other event, April Fools Day is cancelled this year.
Google announced that they would not be promoting any April Fools Day gags this year as it was insensitive. To be honest, I think it is because no one knows what to believe at...
Posted at 23:33h
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by Shelley Gross
Each day brings new rules and guidelines. The one thing that I thought wouldn't change is the opportunity to exercise. Last night it was announced that tennis courts and club rooms are now also subject to closure.
I totally understand shutting down gyms and swimming pools...
Posted at 22:23h
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by Shelley Gross
Video conference calls have been around for a very long time...
Posted at 21:40h
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by Shelley Gross
A famous quote from the popular TV series in the 1950's called Dragnet was "Just the facts, ma'am".
I am going to use this going forward. My news feed is depressing and I am no longer sure what is true or hypothetical or just a blatant lie.
Normally...
Posted at 21:23h
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by Shelley Gross
Today is Monday and the start of a new week. This is officially week 9 of Term 1 for my children. The school announced that they would be finishing last Friday. Today is the day where the teachers learn how to teach our children remotely...
Posted at 23:39h
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by Shelley Gross
My working week consists of me working on my computer for pretty much 90% of each work day. I thank my Year 8 business studies teacher for teaching me how to touch type. I also know all of the keyboard short cuts, with one of...
Posted at 23:09h
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by Shelley Gross
How do you do social distancing when we want to be social? Last night at the supermarket, I ran into a friend. We were having a lovely chat at the end of the isle until we heard a 'humph' from a fellow shopper. Her bags...
Posted at 23:35h
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by Shelley Gross
I bloody love Aussies. If there was a rating for humour, our country would be top of the charts. Here are some great examples of how we try to see the funny side even in shit circumstances. Keep being funny please guys.
Tom Hanks doesn't know...
Posted at 23:21h
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by Shelley Gross
What do you mean they are going to shut down the fresh food and vegetable market? Surely not.
This was heard straight from someone who owns a fresh food shop and when I heard it, I had to ask her again if she was serious. I...
Posted at 22:26h
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by Shelley Gross
This is the hardest post to write as it is about our personal journey. My daughter Eliza is, or should I say was, the coxswain for the Geelong College 1st Girls rowing VIII. These girls train six days a week for 6 months, and put...