The words used in a conversation, a story, an article, a TV news item carry important perceptions ad our views are heavily influenced by the actual words used to describe males and females just as a start. We need to watch our language.Read More »
Month: August 2016
WHY A SPORTS LOVER DOESN’T LIKE THE OLYMPICS ANY MORE
The Olympics are almost over…and I really don’t care, apart from the light relief it has provided from the usual dismal political world news. But I’m a sports lover. I’ve actually been to three Olympics. I used to love the Olympics. What’s wrong with me? I think there are at least five reasons.Read More »
LIVING ON THE PENSION: IT CAN BE ENJOYABLE
In our materialistic society, is it possible to live on the basic age pension…and be happy? Yes! My mother did it. My mother-in-law did it. They both saved money despite living by themselves! But that was a few years ago and they were in their 80s. Now I’ve discovered that some of my friends are also on the pension…and they seem to be able to enjoy a lifestyle similar to mine. How do they do it?Read More »
