Discretionary Power
How much Power is too much Power for one man?
This Is Us
This Is Us Never thought this would happen. ‘This Is Us’ has replaced Greys Anatomy as my all time, favorite show. Have you seen it? What do you think? This post is […]
SoCS – A word starting with P
Pain Last year, I changed the way we eat to Organic High (Healthy) Fat & Low Carb. I had sugar withdrawals for a while, but the worst of them was […]
Just Jo Jan 10 Danger
This is a draft. I’m in Danger of posting a blog post. This post is part of #JusJoJan coordinated by Dan, on behalf of Linda. Nothing to say? OR lots to say […]
Thank you!
Thank you! Thanks very much to the following blogging buddies who provided assistance in my last post; Help! Joseph of The Old Liberal Ali of Draliman on Life David of […]
Help!
Question for techsperts. Went to bed last night. Left computer on. The main drive of the computer has a Windows 7 Operating System. I have 2 drives in the system the […]
8 in 8 in 8
Renowned as one of the world’s toughest endurance events, the “Iron distance” triathlon comprises a 3.8k swim, 180.2k bike ride and 42.2k run. For most athletes, a single Ironman event is considered a major life achievement. Only a handful have ever attempted to complete multiple races over consecutive days.
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)
This morning I submitted a letter to The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, who are currently accepting submissions on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). My letter advocated that the TPP’s […]
Protesting Vegetables
Protesting Vegetables Went off to the bathroom and returned to find this left on the table. Woo Woo (9Yrs) was done with his peas and corn.
Pooper Scooping!
Pooper Scooping This years ‘big ticket’ christmas present for the children. $100 paid off a $483.50 layby they had to finish paying off themselves. This has resulted in the children […]
Asking for Help – Please Share and Help Me Find My Sister
Please have a read and keep it moving if you can! Comments have been disabled in this post. Please visit Jason, at A good Blog is hard to find. Miss […]
Human First
Human First Everyone has a story. For this man – great pain, adversity & hardship has led him to be a powerful advocate to improve the lives of others. Deng Thiak […]
Heartbroken
Heartbroken At 9:30 last night, I found out my adoptive mother, Kat, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease – Rapidly Progressive Bulbar Palsy. Her speech has been faltering the past 2 […]
I stand for Mercy
I Stand for Mercy Andrew and Myuran, two young Australians, face execution in Indonesia. You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts […]
It’s 3am…
Insomnia?! Sleep, I need you now. #Please #Thankyou. #COMON #EarlyStart #BigDay
If you don’t love it, leave…
Australian? My Social Media feed has been awash with this photograph, or cropped versions of it without the; ‘If you don’t love it, leave‘ Do you feel this is ‘Australian’? […]
Conflicted
Conflicted As I note every media outlet is covering the siege in Lindt Chocolate Cafe, Martin Place, Sydney, I remember The Federal Government was set to release its Mid-Year Economic and […]
JusJoJuly #15 – #YayBananas – Done & Dusted!
#YayBananas – Done & Dusted! This is 7th and final day of my ‘Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’ challenge. I had one Goal this week: Walk 3km everyday. Commencing Wednesday […]
JusJoJuly #14 – Getting it Done
Getting it Done Once again, with 8 minutes to spare, I completed my daily run of at least 3kms. 5/7 Down. 2/7 To go. This is part of Just Jot It […]
JusJoJuly #12 – Searching for Alien Toes
Searching for Alien Toes Often, I get a good laugh out of some of the search terms that lead people to my blog. In this case, I think that the […]
JusJoJuly #11 – Sleepbot
SleepBOT I’m already in debt 5.4 hours after only using it for 2 days. Hmmm. Anyone else use it, what are your experiences? This is part of Just Jot It July […]
JusJoJuly #10 – Past the Halfway Point
Past the Halfway Point With exactly 8 minutes to spare, I knocked out 4/7 in 34:30 – which is slightly better than yesterdays effort. 3/7 to go till I hit […]
JusJoJuly #9 Almost Half Way!
Almost Half Way 3/7 Done 4/7 to go Really didn’t want to do it tonight, especially after eating breakfast for dinner: Sausages, Bacon, Egg, Tomato, Croissants and Mushroom Sauce, I […]
JusJoJuly #8 – Maintaining Sanity
Maintaining Sanity This is my new pocket money method for preventing ‘messy house insanity’ during school holidays. So far, the dishes have been washed, dried and put away. The washing […]
JusJoJul #7 Pushing Through
JusJoJuly #7 Pushing Through 2/7 Done 5/7 To go This is part of Just Jot It July AND This is part of Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day , so far I’ve almost […]
Just Jot It July #6 – Garfield
Garfield This is Garfield. My recliner. He is beautiful. I’ve fallen asleep with my legs strung over the side and my head cushioned against the back many times! It’s like sleeping […]
JusJolJul #5 Rome wasn’t….. Blah blah bla…..
Rome wasn’t….. Blah blah bla….. Oh.My.Goodness #Hurts This is part of Just Jot It July AND This is part of Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
Just Jot It July #4 – Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
Rome wasn’t built in a day This is the first time I have participated in this activity. Rome wasn’t built in a day is a supportive group of bloggers who set […]
Just Jot It July #3 – Lone Survivor
JustJoJul #3 – Lone Survivor I’m one hour and 12 minutes in geez, these guys can’t catch a break. #Heartbreaking and based on a true story. You can also find the book […]
Just Jot it July #2 – The Power of Introverts
The Power of Introverts I just read ‘Independent Me’ by Dan Antion His post inspired the sharing of this video for #JusJoJul Introducing Susan Cain, who makes being an introvert sound awesome. (because […]
Just Jot it July #1- I’m so Vain!
Just Jot it July #1 – I’m so Vain! I like all of my own Facebook posts and comments, I favorite almost all of my own Twitter posts and I am […]
Just Jot it July
Just Jot it July This is a no pressure, write whatever small or long bit of stuff you want and pop it in a post. Could be one word, or a […]
Operation Sovereign Borders
Operation Sovereign Borders This policy affects people. Human beings. Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Uncles, Aunties… Children. Babies. These are not cattle or pallets of imported goods. Our processes SHOULD NOT involve […]
The Psychology of Evil
The Psychology of Evil Something I think all of us should watch and consider. This particularly highlights, in my mind, the current climate in Australian Politics. As per modern communication […]
Glamping
Tootsies in the tent!! I’m honestly not sure if any of us will get sleep tonight. Someone farted. *Stares* 2209hrs
Go Maroons!
State of Origin Round II We all know who I go for… Dr Gary Lum from Yummy Lummy – he’s on my side too! Then of course, there’s Michael.. […]
State of Origin
Bring it on! Can ya tell who I support? It’ll be 9 years this year – and alot has happened since NSW won Origin Who DO YOU Support? SINCE NSW […]
Pulling your leg!
A Joke a day keeps the doctor away? We have a fantastic police force here in the Northern Territory. You can check out their Facebook Page by clicking here! One […]
Worms!
Worms This one is for Jenni. It was meant to be for the Weekend Funny Challenge. I realised I had to do Humorous Prose as the theme, I got nervous, procrastinated, […]
Pulling teeth out of a Hungry, Human Munching Dragon!
The Great Cull Culling things from the children’s vast collection of Toys, Clothes, Cards, Shoes and Teddies is like trying to pull teeth out of a hungry, human munching dragon. […]
‘Gorge’ous
‘Gorge’ous Vacation, exploring Katherine Gorge
Out of Order
Out of Order I’m pretty sure it’s not supposed to happen like this.
Hard Yakka!
Hard Yakka! Our Gardener has taken a well earned break. We miss him alot. [Imagine Tropical Amazonian Forest here] I’m heading out to Mow the lawns, trim edges and gather […]
The 2002 Bali Bombings | My experience and my memories
This is the very personal account of Dr Gary Lum OM, in the aftermath of the Bali Bombings, where 202 people died and 209 people were injured. The Australian Writers […]
Cyclone ITA
Mother Nature It was not too long ago, North Queensland Suffered a terrible weather incident. Now Cyclone Ita is apon them, The cyclone crossed the coast near Cape Flattery, north […]
Critter!!
Spider!! Oh Crap! Incy-wincy spider climbed up the bedroom wall… Out came the bug-spray and made poor Incy fall… Off came the shoe and made poor Incy flat… Cos Louella ain’t […]
Productive?
Productive? Does anyone else have this problem? I don’t get into my blogging community as much as I would like. Once a week if I am lucky, sometimes once every […]
Thumbs Down
Thumbs Down Immaturely, I’m experiencing a moment where I’m wishing there was a thumbs down icon at the bottom of posts and comments in Facebook Ugh. I just resorted to […]
Yes Julia!
Yes Julia! If you haven’t seen this, I think it’s worth a watch.. Julia Gillard labels Abbott a misogynist… The leader of the opposition says that people who hold sexist […]
Black Out!
BLACK OUT! Since 0120 hrs this morning the entire Top End of the Northern Territory has been without power. Alien take over? Apocalypse? Crocodiles munching on the grid? By 0200 […]
Miss Lou Acquiring Lore 