Truly beautiful song from Engelbert Humperdinck Italian Song, Quando M'innamoro sung by Anna Identici in 1968. English Translation Engelbert Humperdinck - Lonely is a man without love 1968
I went to the Chemist to fill my Antibiotic ScriptThe Pharmacist tried to sell me anti Nausea medication citing that sometimes Antibiotics can induce nausea. What the? Always trying to get as much money out of everyone as they can.
Australian Special Forces Officer charged with Covid Breaches calls Magistrate an Imbecile and a TraitorIn a Phone hearing he said to the Magistrate; "You have no standing, you are at worst a traitor and at best an imbecile, the truth of which will be determined in due course," The Magistrate replied with; "I'm fed up with this rubbish, I'm...See More »
Visit to the Doctor for shin pain following SurgerySomething not right with pain away from surgical site. The Doctor took the Moonboot and Bandage off. Shin is off yellow colour, tender to touch. Indicative of infection. Started course of antibiotics.
A few songs that just got my ear at first listen Promises - Baby it's you 1978 Sam Brown - Stop 1988 Demis Roussos - My Friend The Wind 1973 Hugh McDonald - Diamantina Drover 1983 Ronnie Burns - Smiley 1969
Time for the labourious task of having a showerI have a Doctors appointment in 4 hours time. Check up to see how my broken ankle is faring. Need to waterproof my Moonboot to keep it dry in the shower. This whole process, Abluting, will most likely take at least half an hour, maybe 45 minutes.
What do Americans call gas used for cooking?Here in Australia we use Petrol for our cars. US call "Petrol" Gas. What term is used for natural gas?
Australian researchers launch COVID calculator that assesses your risk from the virusI went through the assessment with these results. Risk of getting symptomatic COVID-19 under current transmission and vaccination status - 1,600 in a Million Risk of dying from COVID-19 - 0.50 in a Million Risk of dying from COVID-19 if I get...See More »
When you win the Lottery what would you do?We hear a lot about philanthropy these days. Though me thinks there could be more.At last count there were 1810 billionaires in the world with a net worth of 6.5 Trillion dollars. Surely that amount of money tied up in so few is unethical. Yes, maybe...See More »
I Have Learned From Life's Experiences to Build My CharacterGrowing up, my Grandmother, (Who raised me) tried to instill in me how one should live their lives, so as to not upset anyone and to "Fit in". All well and good. In growing up and finding my own way, my Grandmother's lessons had relevant meaning in...See More »
Lyrics that make one go, Hmmmmmm? How many of us pay attention to song lyrics? Most of us I suppose. Alice Cooper released a song in 1975 titled, "Only Women Bleed" It does not get a lot of air play because of the mistaken belief that it is referring to Women's, That time of the...See More »
Finding it hard to find a Partner? Your not alone. Even the Birds are resorting to desperate measures.😃
Grandparents can be frustrating at times?Everyone here had them. Some even still have them. Grandparents. I only ever knew my Grandmother. Most of us look back on them with affection. I cried at my Grandmothers passing. She was such a sweet lady. She did have an acerbic streak, but only...See More »
I Feel Good When Watching Birds Some of the most Colourful Birds are found in Australia. Splendid Fairy Wren There is no false modesty attached to the Splendid Fairy-wren — it lives up to its name. Male birds in breeding plumage shimmer in electric shades of violet-blue, turquoise...See More »
Some more of Australia's beautiful critters Not all Aussie Animals are out to, Bite, Sting, or eat you. Albino Kangaroo and Joey Sugar Glider Big Ears Bilby Cuddly Koala Mummy and Joey Kangaroo I've got a secret, Mummy Tree Kangaroo Happy as Quokka Wobbly Wombats Can't catch me Barred...See More »
Some not so common Australian Mammals A repost from October 2017 Not my Pictures Kowari. The kowari, also known as the bushy-tailed marsupial rat is a small carnivorous marsupial native to the dry grasslands and deserts of central Australia. The kowari is 16.5–18 cm long, with a 13–14...See More »
What is your method to stop someone from shouting loudly at you ?We have all been there. Someone is in your face screaming themselves hoarse at your expense. My method is to take a step back and whisper a response. Continue to whisper your responses. Stops them immediately because they need to know what you said....See More »
I Am a Bit of a Hermit For all you Hermits and wanna be Hermits, a song for you. Simon and Garfunkel I am a Rock. A winter's day In a deep and dark December I am alone Gazing from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow I am a rock I am...See More »
Great 60's song Most 60's songs are great. Simple lyrics, simple tunes, pure voices Rhythm of the Falling Rain Sung by a man whose lover has left him; the rain falling reminds him 'what a fool' he has been. He rhetorically asks the rain for answers, but ultimately...See More »
One hit wonder Michael Nesmith, former The Monkees member Bottom Right, formed a band titled The First National Band for which he wrote most of the songs. The one hit they had was Joanne Michael Nesmith & the First National Band - Joanne 1970
Classic Songwriting by John Denver John Denver described how he wrote "Sunshine on my Shoulders": "I wrote the song in Minnesota at the time I call 'late winter, early spring'. It was a dreary day, gray and slushy. The snow was melting and it was too cold to go outside and have fun,...See More »