A couple of days ago, we watched 'Red One.' Confession: I really like corny Christmas movies. And every Christmas, I like to watch some of my old favourites, and try out the odd new one. (Even if my family rolls their eyes.) I enjoyed it. Was it corny? Of course it was! It's the archetypal … Continue reading Red One
Year: 2024
What We Take For Granted
About a month ago, my sister and I sent our Mother's ashes to join our Father's in the Indian Ocean. It's been just over a year since she passed away at the age of 95. it was a bittersweet moment, tinged with both sadness and peace, knowing that both Mum and Dad had a strong … Continue reading What We Take For Granted
Electoral Mishaps, and Other Stuff
On the fourteenth of September, NSW communities will go to the polls to elect our local shire councillors. These people will be the elected officials who work for the good (hopefully) of their local communities. They form 'Local Government.' Like all elections in Australia, the elections will be overseen by the Australian Electoral Commission, an … Continue reading Electoral Mishaps, and Other Stuff
I Have Been Absent From My Blog
It's been a long while since I blogged. Last year was a bit of a doozy. Which followed on from the last few years. I spent a lot of time travelling across the continent, visiting my Mum, who eventually passed away at the end of last year, at the age of 95 and a half. … Continue reading I Have Been Absent From My Blog