Farewell Diane

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All over the world people are expressing their admiration for Steve Jobs and sorrow at his passing. Steve made a difference in many lives (mine included) and it’s sad to see him go so soon. He should have had many years left to enjoy. So long Steve and thanks for the ride. But I’m not [...]

We love Scienceworks

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Whenever I get stuck for ideas on what to do with the grandchildren, I jump on the train to Spotswood. Science works is a fantastic place, I enjoy myself there as much as the little ones do (and it’s not just the little ones, the teenager appreciates the displays as well). TeeTee and I visited [...]

Where have all the fairies gone?

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It doesn’t seem so long ago that I searched thoroughly for fairies in my garden. Half a century isn’t much time at all when it comes to memories. I searched in every conceivable place. The garden so carefully tended by my mother (I’m afraid I pulled up some petunias in my thoroughness), the fernery that [...]