Jul 30
I’ve mentioned before that I was never a sports fan until I met the AFL. Nevertheless, I faithfully tune into the Olympics and watch sporting competitions that I’d never watch otherwise such as archery, water polo, and women’s weightlifting, or even men’s weightlifting for that matter. I’ll even tune in to the men’s swimming match several hours after it ended and the results have been announced. Read more
A few things that are making me happy this week and that I’m grateful for: Read more
If you are squeamish about the subject of menstruation, you should stop reading now. And possibly seek therapy. Read more
We all have situations we look back on and, with the benefit of hindsight, think to ourselves, “I wish I’d done that differently” or “If only I knew then what I know now.” Read more
Charles Whitman in 1966, Edward Charles Allaway in 1976, James Oliver Huberty in 1984, Pat Sherrill in 1986, James Edward Pough in 1990, George Hennard in 1991, Columbine in 1999, Virginia Tech in 2007, Michael McLendon in 2009, Maj. Nidal Hasan in 2009, Jared Lee Loughner in 2011. Americans are experts when it comes to shooting tragedies such as the one that occurred Friday night in a Colorado movie theater. We know exactly how the events will unfold following the horrific shooting that killed 12 people and injured 58 others. Read more
A few things that are making me happy this week and that I’m grateful for: Read more
I like gnomes. I’m not ashamed to admit it. Read more
There are a number of items that we associate with Australia. The didgeridoo, the boomerang, and Vegemite quickly come to mind as Australian inventions. But Australia has given the world some amazing inventions and you probably never knew. Here’s a short list of awesome Australian inventions. Read more
You may have heard me complain about how expensive life in Australia is compared to life in the United States. It’s tough to get a break on shopping down under and one little savings joy that is common in America is noticeably missing in Australia – the coupon. Read more
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