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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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
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
Shaking My Head
I logged on to social media this evening after a few weeks when other, much more important things, have taken precedence. Of course, almost the first thing I saw, was a comparison of Covid vaccination to Nazi Germany taking control. That was followed up by someone else posting about how Covid 19 'doesn't exist.' I've … Continue reading Shaking My Head
There Are
There are times When evidence is not enough For some who think They know And are More than those Whose lives Have been devoted To humanity’s survival There are those Whose eyes do not Peer through scopes But see Online More truth From memes Or YouTube Than evidence in journals There are problems When the … Continue reading There Are
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
It’s Not About ‘Me’
In times like this, when we're experiencing the first global pandemic in living history, the digital world is both a blessing and a curse. I live in NSW, Australia. My aged parents live in Western Australia, as does my sister and her family, our son, our niece, my sister in law, and much more of … Continue reading It’s Not About ‘Me’
When a Volunteer Dies
This morning, we in Australia woke up to the news that two firefighters have died. Their truck was hit by a falling tree and rolled, injuring three others. You can read the whole story here. They were volunteers, members of the Horsely Park rural fire services brigade. I'm deeply saddened by this. Our fire emergency … Continue reading When a Volunteer Dies
Once Again, Why?
It seems that every time I sit down to write, there's something dreadful happening in the world. And today is no different. Forty nine people are dead in New Zealand - the result of an act that can only be described as one of terrorism. I have no idea what could possibly drive someone to … Continue reading Once Again, Why?
Leonie Rogers 