26th August was National Dog Day. Below is a tribute to man’s best friend. Note: This is a work of fiction, as are the names and associations mentioned in the story. Tammy Davis was, in every way, a fun-loving nine year-old girl. She went to … Continue reading a tribute to man’s best friend
Sensationalism on the evening news and why we believe what we see
Originally posted at: http://quotablequotes1.blogspot.com.au/ Here’s just a snippet of quotes I was given years ago. Can anyone help acknowledge their derivation? “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” “I like work; it fascinates … Continue reading Quotable quotes
Initially posted on youngatheart76@blogspot.com.au It has been said that one has an influence on everyone they meet in life, positively or negatively, everlasting or fleeting. Everyone I came across in hospital influenced me one way or another, but none more so than Claire O’Brien. Claire … Continue reading Claire
‘Warning: Australia is becoming a risky place to do business’
Everybody’s talking about it. According to http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=790, there are 71 listed indigenous players in the AFL. Only one gets booed. Why? Because the AFL footballing community is racist. Or so we’re told. Just have a read of some of the articles shown below and surely … Continue reading Got the Goodes
Consider this scenario for a moment; Out shopping in nearby Chatswood, on Sydney’s north shore, last week, my wife and I were on our way back to the car after an uneventful but enjoyable lunch of fettuccini, sav-blanc and stimulating conversation. Walking hand-in-hand Jules stopped suddenly, … Continue reading No Idea
