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Happy Monday, members! It’s me again, Jarred, joining you for a quick morning chat as we start off the week. I hope you’re all doing mighty fine this morning!
I wanted to share something I saw this weekend that really touched me. You see, I was playing volleyball, and a lady was having a hard time keeping track of what the coach was asking us all to do, being a relative newbie to the sport. It was clear she really was dejected by her overall performance. And so as we were wrapping up, I noticed a figure on the side, crying silently. It was the lady from earlier. The coach, a stout, motherly woman with a kind air about her, immediately approached her and talked to her. At this point, I was still hesitant to approach, partly out of respect for her space, but she was sitting next to my bag, so I went up to her and the coach to see if she was okay. To cut this long story short, she said she felt frustrated at not being able to catch up, to which the coach replied by saying it’s absolutely normal to feel that way, and practice makes perfect.
The whole thing just struck me as an episode of vulnerability and compassion, which are two increasingly rare things one encounters as an adult. I’ll also take this time to remind everyone gently: it isn’t wrong to be vulnerable, and neither is being compassionate. So when you can, let your walls down and be someone else’s strength. You never know the difference you might be making.
Touching weekend experiences aside, let’s move on to today’s riddle:
Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
How’s that for a riddle, members? I hope you have a great time figuring out the answer! Post your answers here on the forum if you think you have! Expect to find a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter if you get it correct. 😉
Now, let’s find out what’s happening across the world and around Australia today, shall we?
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Linkt repeatedly finds itself involved in pesky scams. Now, the toll company has taken matters into its own hands by offering a chance to win a free car and gift cards to Aussies who simply do this…
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Did someone say ‘snack’?! A delicious chocolate cake tip has gone viral, and it’s all because anyone can pull it off with just two ingredients. Will you be trying this one, members?
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It’s white, it’s puffy — it’s the Michelin Man logo! Most of you would recognise it anywhere, but did you know how it was conceptualised? Find out
the fascinating story here!
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Sixty dollars to make six meals for a family of four isn’t too shabby. A savvy Woolies shopper managed to pull it off, and you’ll be amazed at the dishes she came up with!
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A shopper eating away at a packet of chips found something unexpected — something from ALDI, despite not purchasing them from ALDI… Just what did he come across that got many tongues wagging?
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Winter’s just around the corner, and ALDI’s bringing back its highly anticipated and affordable special buys range after a two-year absence! Take a peek at what they have on offer here!
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‘Good morrow, customers…’ A cheeky Kmart worker spread a bit of laughter and joy with shoppers with this amusing closing act. Click here for a
laugh or two!
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A radio host has exposed a family living off welfare payments despite having two cars and sending their daughter to private school. Do you think they’re taking advantage of the system?
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This is horrifying. A US company reportedly killed over a hundred koalas in a private forest. How could anyone have the heart to do such a thing?
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'It’s split and f***ing burnt his head.' A Kmart shopper is livid after a $35 buy malfunctioned, claiming it even injured her partner… Do you really get what you paid for?
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A savvy dad claims he has 'cracked the code' to rake in loads of points in supermarket loyalty programs... Will you be trying this?
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A woman who bought her winning lottery ticket online almost missed out on $4.8 million in prize money over a reason most of you may be familiar
with...
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Colder days are up ahead, and nothing beats the cold better than soup. Here’s a delicious recipe shared by member @maxesmum with a ruff
twist!
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Member @mick.idgaf shared an all too relatable joke about a fact of ageing sure to get more than a few ‘dittos’, ‘right-os’, and laughs from you lot. Click here to see!
If you enjoyed the stories so far, we have great news! We still have plenty for you to enjoy below, including a fun trivia question, a ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment featuring a popular visitor, a hopeful photo from member @MOT1919, a Grand(dad) joke also from member @Macs-241 about a cheeky rascal called Little Johnny, and deals chosen just for you!
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And lastly, don’t forget to enter this month’s competition! Post a riddle that hasn’t already been posted in our Jokes, fun and games forum for your chance to win a $100
voucher to either Coles, Woolworths, ALDI or IGA. The member with the best riddle will be announced in mid-June! So get riddle-ing, members!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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