Random thoughts and observations
I suddenly started to experience pain towards the front of my right foot near the big toe on Thursday night. I had never experienced this pain before, which was most discomforting, and had no idea of the cause. On Friday it was difficult to walk, so I took the bus to and from work, and [...]
Our eldest son Michael was born at Pambula Hospital in March 1996. It was a small hospital, but well equipped. The medical and nursing staff were all very skilled and friendly. Juliet had an epidural. I was surprised to hear the hospital’s birthing unit had been closed. However, a media release I received by email [...]
I went to an optometrist today for the first time in about five years. I knew my short-sightedness was getting worse, and he confirmed it. Just part of the natural ageing process for people over 40, he politely explained. I find it easier to read small print without glasses than with them. However, I’m not [...]
We take our eyes for granted most of the time. Like the Australian batting order, it’s only something we think about when there’s a problem. I’m seeing the optometrist tomorrow for the first time in several years. I’m pretty sure my short-sightedness has got worse. I now have trouble reading small text close to my [...]
It wasn’t so long ago that Australia was suffering not just a skills shortage, but a labour shortage. In Western Australia and Queensland especially, any sane person with two arms, two legs and a grasp of English could be guaranteed work if they wanted it. Then came the global economic crisis and unemployment began to [...]
