Thursday

 Thursday

19th August, 2021

Some photos which I took today of my small city garden.

Note that it's mid-winter here ! 

Monday

 Monday

16th August, 2021

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Two photos sent from Sweden of Master Felix. 

Happy little guy ! 

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Just a few random photos to fill in the space a little ... 

August

 A U G U S T 

2021

August has begun with strict COVID-19 lockdown

everywhere in Australia, including Brisbane and surrounds. 

Life has become complicated because of this virus ... ( sigh ) 

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Friday - End of July

 Friday

30th July, 2021

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Breaking News from Sweden !! 

Welcome to the World

F E L I X  

My great nephew

Swedish Papa

Australian Mama 

Such happy news, indeed ... 

Papa Fredrick 

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Tomorrow ( 31st ) is Alicia's 50th birthday. 

Celebration will be delayed a little due to COVID-19 restrictions etc. 

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End of July meanderings

Above:  Fukushima City, night view from Mt. Shinobu

Below: My dear friend, Father Stephen ( in Akita ? )

Above: A FB photo of Lake Inawashiro in a typical Winter,  even thought it's a scorching Summer in Japan at the moment 

Below:  Le (bicycle) Tour de Fukushima - on the Azuma Skyline

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 Friday

23rd July, 2021

The one year delayed Tokyo Olympic Games

have finally commenced with COVID restrictions. 

The first day, Japan vs Australia women's softball

event at Azuma Sports Stadium in Fukushima City. 

Japan won 8 -1 in mid-Summer 35C heat. 

Congratulations ! 

 On Wednesday evening, 21st July

Brisbane City was announced as having the winning bid

to host the 2032 Olympic Games. 

Starz

 Monday

12th July, 2021

My Cancerian Horoscope

courtesy of 

Oscar Cainer

Why bother starting to read a book if you know how it's going to end ? The pay-off has no value unless we've been on the journey, are involved with the drama and have invested in the characters. You're at the very beginning of a new chapter in your life. Exciting plot twists and a rollercoaster of emotions lie ahead. Once you're on your way, you'll be able to settle in and acclimatise to the process. The situations you're concerned about now will fade, and your focus will be able to turn, in a satisfying way, to the future. 

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Hope

 Sunday

11th July, 2021

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A letter of HOPE written by E.B. White, an author who lived from 11th July, 1899 until 1st October, 1985, to a Mr. Nadeau on 30th March, 1973. 

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Dear Mr. Nadeau:

As long as there is one upright man, as long as there is one compassionate woman, the contagion may spread and the scene is not desolate. Hope is the thing that is left to us, in a bad time. I shall get up Sunday morning and wind the clock, as a contribution to order and steadfastness.

Sailors have an expression about the weather: they say, the weather is a great bluffer. I guess the same is true of our human society — things can look dark, then a break shows in the clouds, and all is changed, sometimes rather suddenly. It is quite obvious that the human race has made a queer mess of life on this planet. But as a people we probably harbor seeds of goodness that have lain for a long time waiting to sprout when the conditions are right. Man’s curiosity, his relentlessness, his inventiveness, his ingenuity have led him into deep trouble. We can only hope that these same traits will enable him to claw his way out.

Hang on to your hat. Hang on to your hope. And wind the clock, for tomorrow is another day.

Sincerely,

E. B. White

                     

   

 The late E.B. White 

July 5th

 Monday 

5th July, 2021

Fine weather. Blue sky. Chilly but okay.

Covid lockdown is sort-of lifted .... 

Off to the Colmslie Hotel for steak 'n beer

for lunch today.