Back in February, I wrote several posts about the appointment of a well known antivaxer to head up the US Health and Human Services agency. At the time, I was utterly gobsmacked that a once rational country could even consider such a thing, yet the head of state nominated him, and then he was passed … Continue reading Stuff That’s Turned Upside Down
Current Affairs
Lament For The Innocents
Where is the sorrow for the innocents? Where are the flags half-mast in mourning? Do they seep into the consciousness Of those whose rights define their lives? Or do they float, Like bubbles caught in accidental winds, That burst their iridescence Before distracted eyes observe? What worth do lives of innocents, Have in times where … Continue reading Lament For The Innocents
Chaos, Division, and Selfishness
Today, my husband and I had parked our car, and were walking to visit the Newcastle Medieval Festival for a bit of fun. We knew there were a number of protests planned across the nation, for a variety of reasons, and had checked up on where they were meeting, and knew we'd drive past the … Continue reading Chaos, Division, and Selfishness
How You Feel When You Work In Health, And You See Your Friends Post Derogatory Memes About Mainstream Healthcare
One of the things that happens when you work in healthcare, is that you meet a lot of people. When you also work in small towns with transient populations, you meet even more. That means, that when you've been around for a while, many of the people that you know come from very different ideological … Continue reading How You Feel When You Work In Health, And You See Your Friends Post Derogatory Memes About Mainstream Healthcare
When Adults Sound Like Children
In case you've been under a rock this week, you might not have noticed that the Donald Trump/Elon Musk brotherhood/friendship appears to be over. Obviously they're not Australians, but because what happens in the US affects the rest of the world, it's been widely reported on here. And also, if you're on any kind of … Continue reading When Adults Sound Like Children
Reminder
I've been watching The Handmaid's Tale, and am towards the end of Season Four. If you're watching and don't want any spoilers, then don't read on. I've reached the point where the Waterfords are leaving a courtroom in Canada, to the sound of cheers from a crowd, who are holding signs praising them. It reminded … Continue reading Reminder
The Election Is Now Done – A Political Analysis By Someone With No Qualifications, But Only Thoughts….
Last night, I confess to awaiting for Australia's election results with some trepidation. This morning, I am feeling significantly relieved, but of course, that's because the side I didn't want to win, didn't. Obviously, I am not everyone, so others will be feeling completely the opposite. I'm typing while listening to a program called 'Insiders' … Continue reading The Election Is Now Done – A Political Analysis By Someone With No Qualifications, But Only Thoughts….
And The Chaos Continues…
I'm now out of my cast, off my crutches, and back to work, so consequently my blogging has once again suffered. However, I'm still watching the news cycle with some incredulousness. Of course, we here in Australia are now in the midst of our electoral campaign. We go to the polls on the 3rd of … Continue reading And The Chaos Continues…
Still Gobsmacked, But Increasingly Concerned
The news is constantly bizarre. While still recovering from surgery, I have way too much time to think, doomscroll and write. Well, the writing's good, and so is most of the thinking, but the doomscrolling is…sometimes not helpful. From the US government approving the appointment of a known anti-vaxer as the head of health, to … Continue reading Still Gobsmacked, But Increasingly Concerned
They Actually Did It – Still Gobsmacked
In case you've been living under a rock, let me clarify what I mean. The US government has now put the nation's health into the hands of a well known anti-vaccinator. And why am I - in Australia - so concerned? Well, the US has funded a lot of medical research, and its opinions matter … Continue reading They Actually Did It – Still Gobsmacked
Leonie Rogers 