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
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Red One
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
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
Well, That Month Seems to Have Vanished in a Hurry
When I last blogged, it was the end of November. Now it's the end of December. Not only am I in a different Australian state, but Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year is on its way. I left NSW when the WA border opened. A large chunk of my extended and immediate … Continue reading Well, That Month Seems to Have Vanished in a Hurry
Christmas Is Coming
In this 'Year Like No Other' I've been reflecting on Christmas. Partly because we had our final teen Study at Church this morning (we only have them monthly due to the need to comply with COVID regulations), and partly because my husband and I will have our first Christmas since the kids arrived, without either … Continue reading Christmas Is Coming
Freedom
There's been a lot of stuff going round about 'freedom' on social media. I think we've all seen people dodging police on borders, vowing they won't wear masks, and others protesting against a vaccine that doesn't even exist yet. I've seen social media posts about organisations, religious bodies, and businesses declaring their 'freedom' to do … Continue reading Freedom
A Message to Scott Morrison
This week, Médecins Sans Frontiers, or Doctors Without Borders, was ordered to remove their mental health team from Nauru, where about 800 refugees, including 90 or so children, are being kept in offshore detention, at the behest of the Australian Government. There have been repeated, independent reports of the appalling conditions that these, already traumatised, … Continue reading A Message to Scott Morrison
Contemplations
I think a lot. In fact, there are people who'd say that it's possible I think too much. The thing is, there are so many things to think about, and so many things to discover and learn about. I hear something, so I look it up, and then I look up a bit more, and … Continue reading Contemplations
Sadness
I'm writing again with much sadness in my heart. I've blogged several times about MND, or Motor Neurone Disease. You can read those posts here and here. Our friend, Graham, who has fought with MND for many years, passed away on Good Friday. Graham defied the odds in many ways. He had the ALS form … Continue reading Sadness
Singing Her Home
It's been a while since I posted. For two weeks my husband and I travelled around Tasmania, and then, when we returned home, a good friend of ours passed away unexpectedly. What is it about music that strikes so deeply into our souls? Our friend was a musician, who taught and nurtured piano players. … Continue reading Singing Her Home
Leonie Rogers 