https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-09/remarkable-declines-prisoner-numbers-coronavirus-pandemic/12533218 Who would have thought the pandemic would reveal the ugly truth about Australia's prisons! What began as a penal colony quickly evolved into a patriarchal, arrogant society; one where everyone but white males stood to lose. I came from a background of white privilege and entered a world of disadvantage and misery, simply by … Continue reading Empty the prisons of non-violent offenders! →

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/jobseeker-changed-this-mum-s-life-could-a-basic-income-for-all-ever-be-a-reality I was inspired by Amy's story (above). Particularly how her children have weathered things like 'pov pasta', and her daughter pretending she didn't want to go to the movies. What wonderful citizens. I take my hat off to Amy and her children. One of the earliest memories I have of my husband was when … Continue reading JobSeeker: some reflections →

https://financialpost.com/cannabis/cannabis-business/cannabis-delivery-ontario-emergency-order It's ok to dream of a time when our prisons aren't filled with cannabis users. https://theconversation.com/the-verdict-canadas-legalization-of-cannabis-is-a-success-141968 cheers Sylvia

I'm a fourth generation Queenslander on both sides, descended from families of teachers, administrators, musicians, business owners, family carers, and political activists. My father, Bertram Tunley, supported the Liberal Party and was the Queensland Vice-President. My husband, Lewin Blazevich, who became Lewis Blayse, ran for Federal Parliament for the ALP in 1975, Queensland Parliament for … Continue reading Vote Greens in Queensland →

Good Morning Here is Jason Gregory's 2004 article.   With the utmost respect, I ask that the Church come clean. Today we have seen that the Prime Minister finds it disturbing, that someone in as high office as Heydon should have escaped censure for so long. Surely he can't be serious! This is a secretive, … Continue reading Courier Mail article: 2004 →

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/dyson-heydon-allegations-disturbing-pm/ar-BB15QXJ7?li=AAgfYrC&ocid=mailsignout   Readers of this blog will understand what I mean.   cheers Sylvia

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/coronavirus-jacinda-ardern-encourages-new-zealand-workplaces-to-adopt-fourday-work-week/news-story/3b02be0107c172a31f52c7f46723d9bc New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has proposed a 4 day working week. The irony is not lost on me. In 1976, Lew went on hunger strike in King George Square because he had been cut off the dole. Among the politicians he talked to at the time was a Social Security Minister, to whom … Continue reading 4-day working week proposed →

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To celebrate - here is some of your beautiful work.   Only a heart as pure as yours can produce beauty like this.  You light up my world So proud to be your mother. Sylvia  

I've always loved this song. Below is the Spanish text, followed by an English translation. Guantanamera (English translation) Artist: Buena Vista Social Club Also performed by: Joseito Fernández, Pete Seeger, The Sandpipers, Cristie, Celia Cruz Song: Guantanamera Translations: Croatian, English #1, #2, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbian Play "Guantanamera" on Amazon Music Unlimited (ad) Guantanamera Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crecen las palmas Yo soy un … Continue reading Guantanamera →