News, news Just when you thought the news couldn't get any worse, it does. I switched on the TV early, 07:10 actually, and apparently the Israelis have given the main hospital one hour to get everybody out and go to the south of the Gaza area. This includes people who are physically unable to get up from their beds. They have to walk in single file and this includes patients and doctors a...
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Various horrors + The Wells Carnival.
We are watching actual genocide in you know where. I don't want to become a political whinger and complainer but this chart shows the damage being done in terms of statistics. Is it a 'hate crime' to object to this indeed to be repulsed by it? As a human being with feelings, I do not like to see other human beings suffering. <fanfare of trumpets> I can 'empathize!!!! Empathy??? What is...
Is it easier to work at night?
I went to bed relatively early last night at 11:00 p.m. But after about 2:30 a.m. Did not find myself in any need or further sleep and so I arose. I checked a few messages, read a couple of articles, I noticed that I was able to concentrate more consistently. It may well be that the special type of silence that prevails at night is helpful in this respect. For me, silence is not an absence of...
Seeing the doctor – Internet Style – will it work?
As of Monday 4th of December 2023 our local surgery is changing how we access appointments and advice. They tell us that we will become a digital triage based appointment system which involves a new online consultation system which allows you to complete a short online form about your symptoms or concerns which will be triaged by a clinician. So far so good. I had a look at the current website...
A day in the wilds of Dorset to visit a friend
Up very early this morning, Rain in the wind. Not good. A coffee and toast and a brief glance at Al Jazeera. More of the same. Killings, bombing, lies. It takes a lot to shock me but I never realised how in debt we all are as a country. This arrived in my morning mail i.e. overnight. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_external_debt How can long this system survive without...
A domestic morning – A Dummy’s Guide on staying sane
I seldom spend money on myself but I made an exception and bought a hot water bottle with a difference. I find it a relaxant to have a hot water bottle against my spine at night. This one does the job. If you think this is a bit bizarre, why not try putting a hot water bottle as I have described and see if it makes any difference. NB Any resemblance to a snake is purely coincidental. I got it...
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