It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad world.

 I just read by chance that, in a place called Teesside somewhere in England, oh here's a map, they're banning skirts for girls as part of the school uniform.

Where Teesside is.

"A school trust has been hit with a backlash from parents after they chose to ban skirts in its new school uniform policy. The Northern Education Trust told parents it would make a change to its school uniform policy, which will come into effect from September 2026. In a letter published online across four of its Teesside secondary schools, the trust says: "From September 2026, the school uniform will no longer include skirts as an option, and all students will be expected to wear tailored school trousers. This decision has been made following careful consideration and feedback from all stakeholders across the trust, where it highlighted the benefits of a more practical, inclusive, and consistent uniform policy.""

This is just a guess, but I suspect that a lot of women and girls feel comfortable wearing skirts. I wonder if Scottish schools will ban kilts?

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Ah well, moving on.

Robert's blog is still 'blank'. If he doesn't post in a few days, I'll probably remove the link to his blog. I'm assuming that he doesn't love Peter anymore.

"Hey Robert, you cutie, I
told you to love your 
neighbour as yourself."

I watched "grown men kicking a ball around and touching each other" (Robert's description of rugby) last night. The ABs just got home and the 'second rate' French team played very well. Their kicking game was superior, and they had some great outside backs. The second test will be interesting. To be fair though, the second ref with a camera disallowed two All Blacks' tries. Final score, 31 - 27.

It is getting close to 7.30am and the sun is starting to rise in the Nui. I won't be going to mass this morning, nor will I be working in the church shop.

I will be doing some violin practice and some double bass practice. 

Well, that's about it from me this morning.

Ciao tutti.