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There are other people in other countries who will think us a little slow. Even our close neighbour New Zealand. There are others who will think us progressive – it’s all a matter of relativity. And even, in the end, we may not end up terribly proud of ourselves because after all it is all just politics and politicians, but we can enjoy today, and feel a bit chuffed, because (for those who haven't noticed) we, here in Oz, have our first woman Prime Minister! Meet Julia Gillard, the one with a grin like a cat that got into the cream!  Read more >

Katrina, the lovely young woman doing the ultrasound, commented at one stage that it didn't matter what was said to me, I always found something laugh about. I know this about me. I don't worry until I know I have something to worry about. It all started when I was twelve. My mother died. Easily the worst day of my life. So long ago. Very soon after this life changing event I found a book that belonged to my older brother about zen buddism. The page that got my attention, and the only one I remember was the 'here and now' page.  Read more >