Electricity and Gas and Water

We have recently changed electricity and gas suppliers so that our electricity is from 100% renewable sources. And it appears that, on investigation, a water meter would cost us money, so we need to reduce water consumption a bit before we can afford to get one of those. That means fixing the shower, for a start. And the dripping tap in the bathroom. A modern dual-flush loo would help too.

I habitually run the tap when I brush my teeth with a conventional toothbrush, but not when I use an electric one. Isn't that odd?

We also really, really need to get the loft ceiled and insulated; it costs money in winter and makes the house stifling hot in summer.

Can't do nuffin while I'm like this though. Perhaps Rob can see to some of it while I'm away.

Be nice, dammit!

I just read something else online about women attacking each other for not breastfeeding. In particular,this was about women with problems, or mourning the loss of their breastfeeding relationship, being told "If only you'd done (or not done) this..."

Well, wow, that's helpful! That's about as helpful as the crazy make-em-cry midwife in the hospital when Emer was born, berating a woman for having been given a bottle to feed her infant by a member of staff. Ailbhe's Helpful Lactivism Tips: Calling people "stupid" doesn't make them inclined to listen to your advice. It makes them want to hit you or cry.

I believe breastmilk is the best thing to feed a baby. I believe it's best for mother and baby alike. I believe that women should be encouraged and supported when they want to breastfeed. And I can't for the life of me see how attacking people does either of those things.