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I accrued several nicknames as a very young child. The first, as a toddler. I had a favourite toy which over time broke several times. My Mother would say "Daddy will fix it. Wait till he comes home." My response was "till he comes home". After a time Dad christened me TillHe (usually written...

There is a Pharmaceutical Safety Net in Australia- my Mother (a pensioner) was in a nursing home for almost 12 years. She was invoiced each month by the pharmacy that provided her medication. Once the Safety Net limit was reached (in her case, August each year) further medication (except...

I have mixed reactions. Although of pension age I am a regular at the gym. I still feel 24yo (probably stronger now than I was then). The mirror at home obviously lies because I don't look THAT old. But the side-glances at mirrors in shopping centres has me reacting "why is that old woman...

How much suffering do individuals have to go through? Choice is a very important issue. It is appropriate for palliative care to be offered, but it is often insufficient. There is no pain like psychological distress, knowing that you will have no control over the quality of your life as you lie...

I finished High School in 1973. The best day of my life was my first science class in 1969. Mr Burr was our teacher, and he both terrified me and led me to the happiest times. His initial remarks were that there would be no formal lessons- we would teach ourselves. And that we did for the next 5...

I have not yet had COVID. Underwent emergency surgery for cancer in July 2020 with 6 months of chemotherapy. I have received all of the vaccinations/boosters since and continue to take personal precautions against infection, being in the minority of mask wearers. This has the potential to also...

Poor delicate flower. Maybe she needs to earn how to manage her daily schedules. Perhaps she forgets that Australia has a much smaller population than the UK and areas around the Sunshie coast are likely to close early, especially these days when staff , let alone experienced staff are difficult...

I believe that using CHOICE magazine assists when you wish to purchase a new household item. This offers an assessment on the usefulness of the product and brand, and provides at least a guide to the longevity. You can then select an item with your preferred quality and price level.