I have frequently espoused the value of life-long learning,
so here are some thoughts on a few little treasures gleaned over the past
weekend.
Let’s start with the
Canberra Times:
I’ve discovered that Gina Rinehart is the biggest victim in
the current law case being waged with her children. To quote: she had been so selfless that she could not
retire or pour her billions into philanthropy. Oh that I was such a victim!
The Danish royals have had a bit of coverage as well and
Saturday’s edition cited: In a recent survey Danish people emerged as
the happiest in the world. What is their secret? ‘a secure life’, said the
princess,’ and a well developed social system: not many people fall through the
net.
A bit of thought and learning there for the Tea party and its
associated mad hatters I think
When anyone next suggests I am overweight I will endeavour to
confuse them by saying it is my embonpoint.
Perhaps they will think I have some dreaded disease and slink away to eat
another lettuce leaf. I on the other hand will know it is my Rubanesque
physique that is in question thanks to the weekend article on The rise of the brassiere.
In my attempt to find a synonym for some obscure cryptic
crossword clue I can across phubbing-
the habit of snubbing someone in favour of a mobile phone. The interesting bit
of that was that I discovered the word had been coined on behalf of Macquarie
Dictionary of Australia to promote a new edition and had been circulated through
social media to see how long it took to be used in general.
My granddaughter is learning to drive And I’m learning a lot
of stuff about roads and road use that I had either forgotten or never knew –
like a blue reflector on the road indicates a fire-hydrant nearby. All I now have to remember is to carry
my fire hose with me whenever I am out and about and I will be ready for
action.
And there are some things you learn that just continue to
cause despair:
- I know that locally we have a version of Chinese cooking that could hardly be called authentic, but Backed egg tarts – really? Get it right Canberra Times.
- When did Guarantee become guaranty? Answer: on the banner behind a well known pots and pans brand’s stall at Floriade. Spare me please.
- I’m wondering if estacy is some form of diluted euphoria. If I believe the real insurance lady I will be estatic about what their life cover can deliver for me. Did no-one actually listen to the actor delivering the lines and pick up what she was saying?
Don’t get me started on nuclear.
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Art Work of the week
You can see this hanging at the Tuggeranong Art Gallery at the Capital Chemist 2013 Art Awards.
Vapour Trails. Acrylic on canvas |
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