Quitting can be wise

Quitting can be wise

I went to see my GP recently. I had a book, Wolf Hall, in my hand, and he told me he had read it and its sequel. He added that he disliked them both.  I must have shown puzzlement, so he explained that he never stopped reading a book he had started. His...
Why We Love Animals

Why We Love Animals

You can see signs of human love for animals almost everywhere if you look. To start, there are more pets than humans in Australia. They might be dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, or guinea pigs. Some individuals have pet horses, snakes, or lizards. A school friend of...
Are You Tough?

Are You Tough?

How tough are you?  I have been watching Alone Sweden on SBS in Australia. Eight individuals are placed alone at lake edge in a Norwegian forest as winter approaches. They have a backpack of supplies each. Their task: Stay and suffer longer than the...