Random thoughts and observations
I’m not very mechanical. Machines have a function. If they break down I either replace them or pay someone to fix them. Mowing the lawn is something that has to be done, like getting a hair cut. It’s a necessary part of life, one that gives no pleasure but is not particularly bothersome. I can [...]
The Victorian Parliament is currently debating a bill to legalise abortion in that state. It is technically illegal now, I believe, but has been allowed for many years through a Supreme Court ruling. There are some sensitive politicians in Victoria, it seems, and some journalists at The Age who struggle to understand English. The headline [...]
This is a cute story from The Australian: Where else would a pair of walkers get married but in Walkerville? Australia’s walking hero Jared Tallent desperately wanted the silver medal in yesterday’s 50km walk to go with his bronze from the 20km to make it a full set. He gets his “gold” when he marries [...]
I’ve had trouble getting motivated to write here for a while. It’s not that I’ve been unproductive or away from the computer … the main reason is probably that I’m spending a lot of time updating content. I’d love to be logging on here telling you about my latest adventure; that I’m half way through [...]
We’ve had two frosty nights in a row and I’ve had two of my best sleeps in weeks. I don’t think it’s a coincidence. I must be hot blooded or I have a hot body (puns galore) because I regularly overheat during the night. By that I mean I can feel my body heat rising. [...]
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