Stuff on my desk

Craig told Lali to write about whatever is on her desk. I’ve been struggling a little with blogger’s block, so thought I’d take his advice.
There is a pile of papers on my desk I need to file. I hate filing receipts, so they pile up and get messy and become more of [...]

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Things I don’t know today

Things I was pondering this morning, based on a discussion on National Radio:

Why do carbon emissions from cows (ie their farts) fed on naturally grown grass and grown to feed the world count the same as carbon emissions from cows fed on grains or manufactured foods, or for that matter pollutant and resource hungry industries?

Why [...]

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Vroom Vroom

Earlier this week, my father-in-law began teaching my niece to drive. It got me thinking. When my husband and I learned to drive, the process was very simple. Legally we were allowed to drive at 15. Our parents (usually) taught us to drive, and as long as we were over 15, we [...]

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Oh Sh%#!!

Research shows that “a bout of cursing” physically helps people deal with pain for longer. When we stub our toe, and shout a rude word, we’re helping ourselves cope with the pain.
“The emotions let loose when you curse may somehow inhibit the pain response, because your brain gets distracted by the anger. [...]

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Slimeballs, cowards and bullies

Just recently, I seem to have come across some particularly odious people. That’s not a word I use often. These people make me angry. I don’t have much time for people who cannot or will not put themselves into the position of others before they speak or act. Apologies in advance [...]

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Ouch!

For several days in June, I looked at chairs and couches in a new light. A hazy, red, angry light. These formerly innocent pieces of furniture had become instruments of torture. Sitting down was no longer a simple act, although it was easier to negotiate than standing up. Sitting down involved [...]

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