Besmirched

The past few weeks have been tough. The recent spate of scams has resulted in additional work, and also re-work to on-going work. There is a major business contingency exercise coming up that all the bosses are concerned about, and we have no manpower for it.

Work is just work, and normally i would not be writing about it. The straw the breaks the camel's back is a recent event where i got twice-stabbed by a colleague. It is fine if my ability is questioned, because after all i dont think i am particularly brilliant at my work. It is another thing to call into question my character and integrity, and what upsets me is that there is no recourse for me, no one to officially fight in my corner, and no one to clear my name, and the accuser gets away with it scot-free, just because i do not have the black-and-white on the issue.

The person in question has also planned it down to a tee, setting up me on more than one occasion in order for the twice-stabbing to happen. There is nothing wrong with his intellect, just that he is using it in the wrong areas.

He may have his family issues and reasons for acting out, but i am simply an innocent party. Where is the karma? Where is the justice?

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

 Documenting some of the experiments from this book:

1. Ben did not pack up his toys after playing

As usual, he did not listen to my calls to do so, and walked away. I gave him feedback without shouting - "I'm angry"! To my surprise, he turned back and helped to pick up the toys

2. Both kids quarreled and fought (as usual)

Instead of meting out punishments, I gave them space and autonomy to co-create solutions. This only partially worked, as Jo was willing but Ben did not participate

3. Ben hits people when he is angry

Surprisingly, kids love lists. Both participated actively in creating lists on what to do when angry/bored. So far so good, but yet to be fully tested

4. Ben's appetite for toys is insatiable

According to the book, we can give in and build on his fantasy. Yet to be fully tested

Mando

I havent seen this written anywhere so i just wanted to say that aside from the one episode for Dr Pershing aside, I am pretty sure the formula for The Mandalorian is to just portray a RPG game.

The titular character has been continuously leveling up over the 2.5 seasons, gaining new armour, new weapons, new planes, droid and (also switching) party members.

He has also undertaken numerous main quests, like rescuing Grogu multiple times, and side-quests, like finding the robot killers and helping Boba Fett.

This is probably why it has been so good so far. what is interesting is that in Season 3, he isnt so much the main character, as Bo-Katan has arguably been playing a more major role in unity the different Mandalorian sects to retake Mandalore. It is interesting how this will turn out. Will she end up as the villan, or will we see Moff Gideon and Dr Pershing making a comeback?