Random thoughts and observations
I’m puzzled why my big toenails grow faster than my other toenails.
It could be an illusion, but every couple of weeks I need to cut my big toenail, whereas my other toenails are happily subdued.
Maybe it’s because I can peel all of my nails except the big toenails.
The Health Department has issued a blue-green algae health warning for the River Torrens downstream of the city weir.
That includes Linear Park, where we like to walk, between the Tapleys Hill Road bridge and the river mouth.
According to Wikipedia, blue-green algae is the common term for cyanobacteria.
I occasionally suffer from cracked heels. The last time was several years ago when I ramped up my walking to improve fitness.
It’s similar this time. I’ve been taking a half-hour walk every day so far this year, in addition to my usual treks across the city with work.
The weather has also been very dry and, more recently, quite hot as well.
I have a problem with allergy-related red eyes. It’s pretty much constant, but peaks in the spring from late August to mid December. The treatment is to use over-the-counter eye drops, usually Naphcon, which is moderately effective. This year I suffered extreme redness in both eyes for about three weeks and had regular headaches for most of that time as well. There was no sign of improvement, so I asked a pharmacist if I should try different drops.
Following on from the previous post, I enjoyed a healthy seafood lunch at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday. It was held to showcase the venue to visiting organisers of the World Aquaculture Symposium in 2014. I have no idea what I ate for the entree, apart from prawns, which I recognised. The main course [...]
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