SOME TRIVIA

I sometimes a put a post on Facebook  “Have a great Thor’s day” for Thursday

I learned the origins of the days of the week from “Childcraft” encyclopaedias

I bought these encyclopedias for my children

I no longer have the Childcraft but still have the World Book encyclopedias

SUNDAY = SUN

MONDAY = MOON

TUESDAY = MARS(TUI)

WENESDAY =WODEN

THURSAY =THOR

FRIDAY = FREYA

SATURDAY = SATURN

I attended teachers college as a mature student

When Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister because uni was free

My first time practice teaching I was asked to teach aerodynamics to a grade three class ( seven and eight year olds)

The Childcraft was invaluable

I said to the class teacher “How do you think at a grade three level?” Her reply (jokingly)

“I treat everyone like they’re grade three”

Have a great Woden’s day and-

PLEASE RESPECT YOUR ELDERS

Prior to the industrial revolution one’s status went up with ones age

Older people were respected for their wisdom

Now they are often patronised

My generation implemented social change

Without us you would still be in a culture where only white hetrosexual males have rights or status.