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Putting Out The Welcome Mat

Yesterday we finally got a new mat for the front door. It’s just cheap and cheerful, but we’ve been doing without one for a while, as the last one was years old and shedding bits into the house…

🙂

We like to think we’re welcoming, and enjoy having people over for a cuppa. Covid has changed things over this last year, but anyone is still welcome to come visit!
Today is Australia Day, a day that has various meanings for different people. I remember celebrating as a child without much thought, but have come to see that the date is not a celebration for many First Nations peoples. There are varying views on changing the date – it’s worth talking to people about their views, listening to what they have to say, and thinking about what the best option is for all Australians. Personally, I don’t see a problem with changing the date. Maybe I’m missing something, but I can’t see how it could hurt anyone, and I don’t see why it would be a problem. The day has had its changes over the years…
I’m all for celebrating what’s good about Australia. For remembering where we’ve come from – both the good and the bad of that history. Acknowledging the contributions of newcomers to our shores over the years, and working to help those who need shelter here. We don’t necessarily need to do that on the 26th January.

Come over for a cuppa and we can talk about it.
My new mat says hi!

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on January 26, 2021 at 11:01 pm Leave a Comment
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Come On – Join The Band!

We were watching yesterday’s Spicks and Specks at lunch today, and one of the answers was a song I haven’t heard in years! It was under the heading “Concept Albums” and, as Myf said, it used to be on children’s television All The Time… if I’m remembering correctly, there was Sesame Street, Play School, then “Butterfly Ball”. I saw it so many times as a child – I remember enjoying it, and I’m pretty sure I wandered around the house singing it 🙂
I had to look it up after (and share with Sweet Bean). I felt like the years just fell away… not sure I quite realised back then just how weird it was, though 😉

I wasn’t planning to post today. We don’t really celebrate Australia Day in our house, partly because the years spent living overseas made it seem less important to me, and partly because of the “Change The Date” views. For the record, I have no issue with changing the date. If the day is just about celebrating the whole of the nation, and all the good things in it, then there can be no reason not to change it, and the hope of healing and reconciliation if we do.
Nevertheless, I thought that something along the lines of “Love is all” would be OK to post today.

Just to finish – here’s a thought on changing the date…