Year: 2022

Music Makes the Soul Sing

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I had the joy of attending a fabulous afternoon of music at our local Upper Hunter Regional Conservatorium of Music. I live in rural NSW, so our town is not large, but the music was. It was a great program, and I found myself reflecting on how much music means, and how it connects us … Continue reading Music Makes the Soul Sing

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I Have Not Been a Consistent Blogger, Also Let’s Talk About Polio

Leonie Current Affairs, Health , , , , ,

I have been a very slack blogger lately. I've just realised that it's actually been three months since I've blogged. Given that my blog is generally my soapbox, I was asking myself why I haven't put fingertips to keyboard for three months. The answer is that I have put fingertips to keyboard, just not in … Continue reading I Have Not Been a Consistent Blogger, Also Let’s Talk About Polio

How Old Are They?

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Last night there were two television choices that appealed to me. 1. Masterchef (One of only two reality TV shows I enjoy) or 2. The debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese. I looked at a bit of the commentary on the ABC website, but then decided that I … Continue reading How Old Are They?

It’s Election Time! Oh Joy? Also, what happened to concern for others?

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Three weeks from yesterday, will be Australia's Federal election. I've been running an informal poll on my patients at work. If the circumstances are appropriate, I ask one question: 'Are you enjoying the election coverage?' The responses are not as varied as I expected. Basically there's one response. 'Is this the best we can do?' … Continue reading It’s Election Time! Oh Joy? Also, what happened to concern for others?

Don’t Criticise the Volunteer

Leonie Current Affairs, Natural Disaster, Sadness Stuff , , , , , , , ,

There's been a lot of stuff about emergency response in Australian media in the last couple of weeks. It's been chaotic in both Queensland and New South Wales, with incredible amounts of rain and astounding floods destroying homes, towns, and properties. Sadly, there have been many reports of people remaining stuck in dangerous, and sometimes … Continue reading Don’t Criticise the Volunteer