75 years, and still waiting

Funny times, we are living in. I can distinctly remember the hope and energy in the air 25 years ago, during the 50th year celebrations. Yes, political leaders lied even then, but somehow those lies seemed plausible. And the goals they set forth seemed achievable. Do-able. In our lifetime.

Not any more.

After 75 years, a nation still waits. While it slowly destroys itself.

A little warmer , please

Never thought I would say this, but this year's was a longer winter than usual. And also colder. Across Australia, average temperatures have been declining, due to the La Nina, and other unexpected weather phenomenon. It has been steadily raining, and cold these past few months. A marked difference from the days when this used to be a drought struck area. A freezing 2 degrees in the mornings, some days. 

Winter is a fun time to enjoy, sure, but with COVID still around, and many new virus-caused diseases going around, sneezing outside doesn't get the same 'bless you' that it used to.

So, it is a good sign to see this long winter slowly coming to its end. End of this month, and we should be officially in spring ! What a wonderful time of the year to be out !!