So, the ink is drying on the signed documents of the TPP, this monstrously bad trade agreement and perhaps Obama's greatest Folly. Fortunately for the world, it still has to be passed into law in all twelve nations that have been conned into accepting it ...and that is unlikely to happen, even in Australia, assuming... Continue Reading →
It’s A Question Of Pink Or Blue.
I have worn myself out mowing grass today and I am feeling particularly buggered, stuffed, knackered and... can't think of it just now but I am sure there is another equally appropriate term I could use to finish the sentence. I am feeling weak and frail and every bit of my 70 years just now,... Continue Reading →
Whether The Weather…
Whether the weather be cold, Or whether the weather be hot, We'll weather the weather, Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not. Best not to complain. The changing weather, being linked to the changing climate, is pretty much down to us anyway. What is it they say, about - 'You made your own... Continue Reading →
While Waiting For The Jackpot
I found three things today while gardening. A 20cent coin - I often find coins in my garden, mostly 10 cents and usually too worn to use An old teaspoon - the second one I have found here and it will probably go in my emergency kit after cleaning (can you imagine being stranded without... Continue Reading →
War, Or Unjustified Homicide?
"Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power marched to Twitter to proclaim: 'we call on Russia to immediately cease attacks on Syrian opposition and civilians.' Along with that decree, she posted a statement from the U.S. and several of its closest authoritarian allies – including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UK –... Continue Reading →
Saudi Arabia Heads UN Human Rights – The Empire Files
Saudi Arabia appointed to head the UN panel on Human Rights? Is this a joke? Or is it the United Nations itself that is the Joke? "Saudi Arabia plans to behead & crucify a 21 year old political dissident on the heels of the UN appointing it to head Human Rights Council." - Abby Martin... Continue Reading →
Striving For Low-Tech Self-Sufficiency Continues
Because I enjoy a good coffee, even though I generally only sup one cup a day, I like to make it the very best coffee that I can, within the constraints of the simplicity of plain black coffee. That means, generally speaking, making it myself. I buy what I consider to be the best pre-roasted... Continue Reading →
Reasons To Be Cheerful…
Reasons to be cheerful? Better go somewhere else if that's what you are looking for. Not that I am advocating being gloomy or pessimistic, and not that I think that a cheerful spirit will not be an absolute necessity as part of preparation for your future. On the contrary. But we need to be realistic,... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 