Notices by Kate Bowles (kate@aus.social)

Very demoralised by everything but especially the behaviour of my employer. That line got crossed. If you work in a uni you won’t have to guess.

@tty @natureworks Oh I love this. It happens on informal bush paths around where I walk — people clear overhanging branches and put stepping stones across muddy patches. These small anonymous fixes on a path where you never meet anyone are all time gifts.

@natureworks @tty I shared this one recently. It’s a creek outlet that constantly shifts position on a busy dog beach. Every day someone takes a moment to make a new little creek crossing for other dog walkers. So in this case there’s also a sense of working with impermanence. I love this aspect.

@aral Having just arrived in Ireland can absolutely confirm.

@StillIRise1963 Great news! They can just text Jesus they’re not available for the next shift.

https://religionnews.com/2023/08/07/new-ai-app-lets-users-text-with-jesus-and-other-biblical-figures/

It’s been a week. I injured my back and can’t carry water or stoop to weed. I’ve been watching plants in pots wilt and weeds take over.

Then my daughter’s girlfriend the landscaper appeared in the rain and worked all afternoon to sort things out. She picked the tomatoes, weeded and pruned, and I hobbled about watching everything get better.

I am so grateful. If you know a gardener who is sick or injured, this is the gift you can give.

#gardeningau