Trees, the Environment and the Simple Art of Breathing
I live on the edge of suburbia. When I came here, it was literally where the suburbs transformed to farms and forest. Our home is, or more correctly was, located in a transition zone of small acreage. In fact, the zoning is classified as ‘Parkland Living’ – an area that rejoiced in native flora and […]
How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree for Your Home!
Walk around any built-up area or turn on the TV right now and you’ll be bombarded with festive imagery. Christmas is nearly upon us and it’s time to kit out our homes in yuletide décor. The centrepiece of festive decoration is, of course, the Christmas tree. It stands proudly in your living room, adding colour […]
You Don’t Die From a Snakebite… You Die From a Lack of Treatment!
Think Australia. Think animal. Most of us would immediately visualize a kangaroo, wallaby, koala are even those cute living bulldozers called wombats. After all, the continent is famous for it’s unique marsupials. But Australia is just as well known for it’s significant numbers of dangerous animals including the world’s most venomous snakes! In fact, 21 […]
Cats Are Killing a Million Birds a Day in Australia!
There are around 3.3 million pet cats in Australia. For every one of them, there are FIVE feral cats wreaking destruction on our wildlife! In fact, some 15 – 18 million feral cats, along with household cats that are not correctly contained, threaten the survival of more than 100 native species in Australia. They have […]
Do We Really Need to Clear out Our Skin Pores?
In common with many teenagers, I faced the anguish and insecurities of acne and blackheads. I rubbed and scrubbed, scraped and squeezed, all to no avail. In fact, I made it worse and can still see some of the scarring that resulted from my futile attempts to have blemish-free skin. Then there was the expense… […]
Climate Science Modelling Faces the Courtroom: Truth or Doubt?
Climate Science Models: The End of the Line for Coal and Oil Giants? This article was first published in the Huffington Post What can you do when the president of the United States says climate change is a hoax and Congress is gridlocked by fossil fuel industry-funded climate science deniers? Look to the courts for […]
Climate revisited – (yet) again!
Climate revisited – September 8th, 2017 It’s getting to the point where I could automate this script. Weather records are falling almost daily. Since last updating this post, the biggest record to fall was the annual one. First, 2014 fell to 2015. Now it’s official that 2015 has tumbled to 2016. And the differences are […]
Eight Ways Social Media Turned “THEM” into “US”
Does it seem like Social Media has been around forever? It’s actually only 14 years. But that’s 14 internet years which probably translates into an analogue century! Over those 14 years, social media networks have evolved from a space where people connect, to what it is now – a platform full of almost endless possibilities. […]
Why We’ll Never See an Alien Calling Home!
Most of us have imagined the joy, astonishment, awe or perhaps, fear, of meeting an alien. Some of us even claim to have done so. But unfortunately, even though there are undoubtedly trillions of planets out there, your odds of winning Lotto 10,000 times over are better than you ever communicating with an alien, let […]
What’s In, What’s Hot and What’s Not in Furnishings!
Whether you own or rent your home, it’s nice to take pride in its appearance and to keep it feeling homely and cosy. It’s fun to try to put your own unique stamp on things in terms of the interiors and décor and it can really make your house a home. Some people choose to […]