The word pantries always makes me cringe. Probably because it sounds IIle my most hated word ever that I am not even going to typeA couple of days ago, the New York Times (recipe section) mentioned her
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The word pantries always makes me cringe. Probably because it sounds IIle my most hated word ever that I am not even going to type
I am 100% with you there. I have shivers just thinking about it. It's really horrible.The word pantries always makes me cringe. Probably because it sounds IIle my most hated word ever that I am not even going to type
To be fair, pantries (sorry!) are very different to food banks. Scotland has created a pantry network (there’s about 6 or 7 with lots more planned) whereby you pay around £2.50 for up to £15 worth of food. It’s more dignified in that you can choose your items from 5 different food groups rather than taking what you’re given from a food bank. They are open to anyone and you can use it once a day. It’s like a social supermarket. The food is distributed by Fareshare and other community organisations (growers with excess etc) and to my mind is a great idea. It’s as much about fighting food waste as it is food poverty. But, yeah...knickers!The word pantries always makes me cringe. Probably because it sounds IIle my most hated word ever that I am not even going to type
I really quite like like the word pantry! But I also have a violent loathing of the other one that I can't entirely rationalize. Is it commonly used in the UK? I knew an English fellow who used it in passing like it was perfectly standard and I think it was only then I realised just how much I hate itThe word pantries always makes me cringe. Probably because it sounds IIle my most hated word ever that I am not even going to type
That’s brilliant! Can anyone use it? Tbh, I’m surprised JM hasn’t jumped on the pantry bandwagon. Or Olio.Oh don't say the M word. Ugh.
The food bank I go to is free, they have all kinds of groceries and you can choose your own.
Slightly OT but I remember being in Year 6 at primary school and being a lunchtime monitor for one of the reception classes. It was a nice little job - myself and a friend would help the teacher organise bits and bobs, like worksheets, and do things like sharpening pencils. I was bullied terribly at primary school by one girl in particular and being able to eat my lunch in the peace and quiet of a classroom was a lifeline. The friend I was a lunchtime monitor with ended up being banned from the role (I think it was a punishment for her being cheeky to a teacher or something similar) so I continued doing the job alone. The teachers always used to ask me whether I wanted to be outside but how do you explain as a child that sharpening pencils is far better than someone telling you how ugly you are or leaving you out of games with the other pupils? I used to love sitting there and listening to the chatter of the teachers and TAs (I think that's why I love Radio 4 and 5live now). I found it very comforting.I don’t even understand the tweet.
I mean, I understand all the individual words, but...
What a way to come up with a neurodivergent diagnosis/statement of sexuality.
Weird. And damaging.
Me too, manSlightly OT but I remember being in Year 6 at primary school and being a lunchtime monitor for one of the reception classes. It was a nice little job - myself and a friend would help the teacher organise bits and bobs, like worksheets, and do things like sharpening pencils. I was bullied terribly at primary school by one girl in particular and being able to eat my lunch in the peace and quiet of a classroom was a lifeline. The friend I was a lunchtime monitor with ended up being banned from the role (I think it was a punishment for her being cheeky to a teacher or something similar) so I continued doing the job alone. The teachers always used to ask me whether I wanted to be outside but how do you explain as a child that sharpening pencils is far better than someone telling you how ugly you are or leaving you out of games with the other pupils? I used to love sitting there and listening to the chatter of the teachers and TAs (I think that's why I love Radio 4 and 5live now). I found it very comforting.
Her liking that Tweet plays into the meek misunderstood mouse character. I'm sorry if that was her experience at school because I know how it feels but she can't be making out that she had NO friends at school?
My English teacher once came out with the immortal line:I think it means that English teachers are like those cats in hospices who can tell who is going to die next. They have an innate sense of who is neurodivergent or queer and signal it to the wider community by having lunch with you if you are. Makes perfect sense.
Yes absolutely! xETA: in Uni I once helped set up the GCHQ stall at the careers fair, does this mean I can claim to be James Bond??
It's free if you have a healthcare or pension card( I'm in Oz). They also pay for prescriptions, petrol and offer showers etc. for rough sleepers.That’s brilliant! Can anyone use it? Tbh, I’m surprised JM hasn’t jumped on the pantry bandwagon. Or Olio.
To be kept alongside...
I know exactly what you mean! Funnily enough, my dad is a teacher (Me too, manI wasn't bullied at primary school, but I was a really shy kid and often preferred to sit inside with the teachers and write/draw/read, as it was much more fun than idling around alone on the playground. I got forced outside anyway, presumably because the teachers wanted a break!!
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