Had an insight into why my upstairs neighbours argue so muchThe State government has offered a cost-of-living grant to all households. An electricity credit. To claim the credit, one has to register on the Government Financial Services site. The lady upstairs was having difficulty with this task, so I offered... See More »
Having coffee and observing the staffThere is a new employee, male, about 24 years old. He has been here less than a week. I have seen him 3 of those days. Today I watched him come to work, walking as slowly as possible. The look on his face was that he most certainly does not want to... See More »
Were you of the Hippie era and did you participate as such?I awoke early in the morning and turned on the telly. The 1979 film, Hair was on and I immediately disliked what I saw. The character, Claude, was the main player in the film? What I saw was George, he seemed to be the main player, and I took a... See More »
Went to the Chemist for a purchaseAsked the guy behind the counter "small tube of tinea cream please" "I have never heard of that" "Cream for Athletes Foot" "I have heard of Athletes Foot but I do not know what you are asking for" Then another worker came along "I know what you want,... See More »
Upstairs neighbours were arguing againThe male is a FIFO worker. Away for 2 weeks, home for 2 weeks. Every time he comes home his lady friend gives him a tongue lashing which goes on for over an hour. Every time. Last night was no different though it did seem a little heavier this time.... See More »
Is Polygamy a big thing where you live?I have been watching the fictional show - Big Love - set in the US. There is a lot of deception required to hide from society and the law. Polygamy is illegal in most countries?
The Case against Clarence Gideon3 June 1961 Clarence Gideon is arrested and charged with breaking into a poolroom in Florida. His case managed to change one the chief principles of American criminal justice. In Gideon v. Wainwright, in the Supreme Court it was ruled that a fair... See More »
How long do you think Social Security will last?With immigration, so many people moving to countries, with businesses reducing their workforce, with the advent of AI taking over so many job, the tax base is being reduced. Surely there will come a day when major changes will be needed. Means... See More »
