It’s time – for courage
The ALP government has made some worthwhile changes but excessive timidity has kept them from following a more progressive path.
No easy way?
My fixit skills did the trick this time but they were stretched. More consideration needs to be given to designing objects that can be easily repaired or recycled.
Cleared to fly
My need for surgery earlier this year constrained our travel plans. Now that my first stage of healing is done and the surgeon has confirmed I am on track we can begin to do some serious planning.
Pasta milestone
The road back from my operation may be long but I think I passed a milestone when I managed to make our regular Saturday night pasta dinner.
Recuperating
It’s going to take weeks and months to get back to ‘normal’ but I am making progress. I’m able to exercise and seem to be gaining energy and strength each day.
Kidney cancer
Those interested in knowing more about my recent hospitalisation for kidney cancer might read this. Others might say TLDNR – too long, did not read. This post includes an image of my tumour that some might find confronting.
Treaty with whom?
Once again the Greens are pursuing the ‘perfect’ to the potential detriment of the ‘good’. We should have had a treaty 200+ years ago but now we need a Voice with whom to negotiate.
Good intentions vs original sin
I tend to disagree with what Kevin Donnelly has to say on any subject but I can mostly let it slide by. In this case I couldn’t.
Mischaracterised Voice
Peter Dutton’s call for more detail about the Voice is a disingenuous spoiling tactic for political purposes. Unfortunately too many people are falling in line.
Rudd makes sense about China
As PM, Kevin Rudd was often criticised for being a ‘policy wonk’ rather than the leader the nation needed and wanted. Since his departure from politics he has resumed his interest in policy, drawing on his education and experience related to China. His explanation of what drives China, or Xi Jingping as leader, is clear and convincing. Understanding that might enable us to avoid deadly conflict.