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Too many children died this week. In Connecticut, in the USA, a disturbed young man was so angry, so manic, that he decided to shoot his mother. But, that didn't appease his rage so he dressed up like a commando and went to his mother's workplace: an elementary school...

Well, blog-readers, doesn't another Saturday whizz into existence when you're busy doing stuff? There I was, having a sleep-in; the Old Boy had gone out garage-saling; the Wonder Dog was taking the opportunity to stretch out in the Alpha male's spot on the bed, and I...

I had my monthly dose of medicine via the stomach jab yesterday and I'm feeling crabby, so I thought I'd wade into the Happy Holidays vs Merry Christmas debate/argument/verbal war. I'm in the right frame of mind for a good stoush; at least while I still have the oomph...

Last night family and friends gathered for a "think pink" party for me. It was partly for my birthday (let's not talk numbers) and partly to raise funds for the Look Good Feel Better program for breast cancer patients. (I asked people to donate to the cause rather...

I rarely review on this blog. However, today I want to do a little rave about a children's book I've just read. Now, before you 'I-only-read-grownup-fiction' people switch off, I beg you to read to the end. You never know; you might be so intrigued you'll get yourself...

This morning, in my town, Santa is riding into town. It's the day of the Christmas Pageant. It's billed as the largest street parade of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It's only rival in the rest of the world is Macey's Parade in New York. There are clowns, fairy...