Two nights ago, two gunmen shot and killed 15 people, and wounded at least 42 more. This happened at Bondi beach, where a Chanukah by the Sea event was taking place to celebrate Hannukah. The nation is in shock. For decades, since our strict gun controls came into law after the Port Arthur Massacre in … Continue reading When Horror Strikes
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Easter Sunday
For Christians, Easter Sunday is all about hope. It's the time of year when we remember that the resurrection is, for us, the hope of good things to come. I blog about my faith sometimes, and other times I don't, but for me, it's the thing that informs the rest of me. I've heard people … Continue reading Easter Sunday
World Gone Mad
I'm sure everyone knows what happened in Paris yesterday, but I woke up this morning, wandered over to my social media sites and was struck by the chaotic mess of opinions. Facebook was covered in French flags. Twitter was awash with contrasting opinion, and the news feeds were full of doom and gloom. I took … Continue reading World Gone Mad
Leonie Rogers 