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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Deeply Saddened
I was having coffee with friends this morning when the news of yet another US school shooting popped up on the news. It's deeply saddening to hear of it. More children dead, more teachers dead. Obviously, I live in Australia. We have our own share of violence, like every nation, but not this kind. There … Continue reading Deeply Saddened
Thoughts and Prayers vs Deeds and Actions
For the last few weeks I've been playing with a variety of topics to blog about. I've been a bit consumed by Song Contest: Almost Eurovision, which is a musical our local theatrical society's about to begin performing, as I'm part of the musical direction team. I've toyed with all kinds of subjects - our … Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers vs Deeds and Actions
Leonie Rogers 