Oh… ‘lympics
No sports fans in our household so the Olympics are pretty much a non-event as far as we’re concerned. It is not that I think sport or athleticism is complete rubbish, I just get turned off by all of the fanaticism, commercialism and media saturation. It is just too much, so I switch off completely. […]
A rose by any other name is bad PR
Must be time to get stuck back into my PR course – been taking a break while I’ve had the flu; my “daily quote” on iGoogle this evening: In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in […]
Flu’s over
Feeling a lot better today; it’s just as well, started going stir crazy being stuck at home the last five days. Well enough to roll up at the dog rescue this morning and take some puppies for walks. Zac and Roxie were happy to see me and I them, but was also sort of sorry […]
Ah choo!
Started with a scratchy throat yesterday morning, I now have the bug that has been going around. Lots of people at work have had it, mum and dad had it, people were coughing at church and the supermarket, and the dog rescue lady had it. Only surprise is how long it took to get to […]
Brisbane to reach freezing point
Guess who will be freezing her butt off this Wednesday morning as she walks puppy dogs in the sodden grounds of Laidley Council Depot? Brisbane to reach freezing point – Queensland – BrisbaneTimes. Puppy dogs are coming and going with the rehousing program. Still have Roxie and Zac with us, but Inka, Gabe and Chevy […]
Truckies to stage national strike
Truckie friend has been warning us to stock up on extra food and fuel supplies as serious shortages may result from the stoppage which commences midnight Sunday 27 July. The Australian Trucking Association is playing down the strike threat but organisers predict 70% of workers will take part in the action, fuelling fears of economic […]