One of the effects of COVID-19 thus far is three months of severely reduced social and work activity, coinciding with an increased uptake of around-the-home hobbies. Have you achieved something… Read more

The other day I wasn’t feeling 100% (don’t worry – not COVID!) and was having a lie down when the doorbell rang. I left it at first as I wasn’t… Read more

In lieu of visiting our grandchildren in America, I am reading and videoing story books for them and sending the video as a link (impressive or what?) for the boys… Read more

The ACT Government has spent $23m to have an emergency pop-up hospital built. They made the decision as an insurance policy against our existing ICU resources being insufficient in the… Read more

I have three woollen jumpers that I really treasure. One is a hand-me-down from my sister, who has since died, one I bought from a beautiful shop whilst we were… Read more

I recently decided I would like to volunteer with Red Cross. They indicated that their need was for Meals-on-Wheels drivers, so I set the wheels in motion. Luckily, I already… Read more

Our granddaughter has a new soft toy. It is a beautiful caterpillar, made of vibrant fabrics with a range of textures and built in sounds. As well as giving her… Read more

There was an article in the newspaper the other day about the way researchers and pharmaceutical companies all over the world are working collaboratively on finding a vaccine to prevent… Read more

Deirdre, our resident artist, has developed an art lesson for us. She has thought about the main features of Easter and brought them together beautifully in a drawing. Follow the… Read more