The two wood-burning incinerators around the corner from our home appear to be no longer in use. One is is covered by corrugated sheets and scaffolding (prior to dismantling?), the other area is clean and relatively tidy.

Photos of incinerator chimney covered by corrugated sheets and scaffolding, and not in use.

Solidarity with all teachers today, especially those striking for better pay.

Eight year old is at home, and refusing to practice for his spelling test tomorrow because he doesn’t want to be a scab.

‘…financial liberalisation, mortgage reform and lack of investment in the existing building stock has transformed English homes into crumbling vehicles for the accumulation of wealth.’

We need more than new homes - Positive Money

‘All we see is broken homes here and poverty,

‘Corrupt government officials, lies and atrocities,

‘How they talking on what’s threatening the economy,

‘Knocking down communities to re-up on properties.’

Little Simz - Introvert

No tipping or dumping.

Photo of car parked in alleyway surrounded by fly-tipped and dumped rubbish. Faded sign on the wall behind says: NO TIPPING OR DUMPING

‘…prioritises the maintenance of public housing, which is crucial in ensuring that people have a roof over their heads and a comfortable place to live’

Singapore housing policy

Met these two on the school walk this morning.

Big kid with the tree he planted at his school.

1,001 days since my little one made his debut.

Little kid was vomiting every hour from 6pm until midnight last night. Slept until 6am, kept down a piece of toast and a cup of water, then had his breakfast proper. Now has his boots on and ready to go out in sub-zero temperature!