When we shifted realities about September last year, the seasons changed. Canberra moved out of Firetime very quickly. Honestly, we had no choice. Even before the fires were out, we were preparing for Crowtime (I made a pun COVID-19 as … Continue reading
I’ve started today’s blogpost so many times that, in Australia, it’s already Tuesday. I can’t see why anyone would want to hear about the aftermath of bushfires when we’re all doing the COVID-19 thing. I’m at risk for the virus … Continue reading
“With the exception of rabies vaccine, the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t require data beyond one year for any vaccine” – www.nbcnews.com How come? As a health professional, I support regular vaccinations for humans. (Don’t get me started . . … Continue reading
It’s Sunday afternoon and in the background on the TV is the charity concert raising money. A whole day of music by big names. One band talked about which members of the band had families who have lost everything . … Continue reading
Reportage of yet another spirited conversation with the husband. This time, I commented on a New Yorker piece that he said I would like. I did like it. This is a profile of Jake Fiennes. Yes, that family. Joseph is … Continue reading
Today we brought home a new couch from Ikea. It’s one of those pert little foldout day bed types, ridiculously easy to set up and not too heavy for a couple of geezers to haul up the stairs. This blog … Continue reading
That’s what we did last Saturday—something interesting. For something to be interesting, it doesn’t have to be a happy experience. I think things that one does rarely, or goes through for the first time—like the death of a friend, or … Continue reading
We’re used to impossible adjectives right now in Australia. We think we will get used to what’s happening, but we never do. It’s all personal and it’s all much bigger than any news report has been willing to show. Let … Continue reading
It’s Saturday morning and the first thing I did when I woke up was go to the window that looks across the road. I can see across this road this morning. I can’t see anything beyond that. Welcome to a … Continue reading
It’s been an eventful year since Freya (one-eyed tortoiseshell tabby) and (Red) Sonja came to live with us, a year of Ringworm Wars, kitten endorphins, and unfolding adventures in friendship. Freya has gone from: a wee bitty thing… … Continue reading
