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
Finally, autumn is here. We still have fires, but the ones closest to me blinked out a few days ago and the others will follow them soon. We’re not through the season entirely, but we only have six weeks of … Continue reading
We’re back on Crete, at the world’s finest collection of Minoan artifacts, in the Iraklion museum. We’ll start with the oldest artifacts, from Neolilthic to the early Palatial period. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip to … 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
And now for something totally different: Thor and I make our first trip to Asia — the beautiful country of Thailand. Some preview photos here! Your jet-lagged rambling writer is still absorbing all the rich experiences of our three-week trip, … Continue reading
This week I wanted to give you a bit of an insight into different views of the fires. That means lots of links and some quite scary pictures. I’ll finish on a happier note, I promise. First, a perfectly normal … Continue reading
We were all so sane and calm and efficient until now. An exemplary people doing amazing things in a terribly trying time. My friend Conor, who visited his parents for Christmas and spent the early part of the year defending … Continue reading
I’m a little tired. This is the Australian art of understatement. Right now, we’re using that a lot. If an Australian tells you that they were affected by the fires, check (don’t ask them – find out in a more … Continue reading
