MONDAY MIRTH

Fortunately this hasn't happened to me yet but perhaps....one day..

Beginning the week with a smile that I hope will continue through the week.

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

Instead of a poem today....a little fun.   I've never had a rabbit for a friend, have you?

THINKING ALLOWED

There were fireworks in Perth city to celebrate Australia Day last Thursday and it was very hot (40C = 104F) so I imagine lots of folk suffered sunburn.   People congregate around the Swan River or up in Kings Park to get a vantage point to see the fireworks, arriving quite early in the morning to get a good spot.  I prefer to see fireworks on the TV as I don't enjoy the noise one little bit.

There has been a lot of talk about changing the day for our national celebrations as there are those who do not look on it as a celebration at all.  It is to celebrate white man landing on the shores of Australia and establishing a colony here with little regard for the original inhabitants of the land.   This of course is all about our eastern seaboard where white man landed in 1788.  W.A. was not settled until 1827 when a ship from the east coast arrived in Albany to plant the British flag. The English were rather afraid that the French had eyes on the west coast and needed to establish themselves before that could happen.   Perth was settled in 1829 so we are somewhat younger than the rest of the country and two years younger than Albany.

Unfortunately, over 200 years ago white man tended to look upon coloured people as savages and of little worth.  Apologies have recently been made by the government to our indigenous people but it was not this or the last generation that did these things.  Many of us are descendants of the early settlers and many more are migrants who came to Australia for a better life.  We can see the evil that took place way back then but unfortunately cannot undo any of it.  We have learned a lot over the years but it has taken a long time during which time there has been much suffering.

One story about Australia day amuses me.   The partner of my half-sister Marilyn is a Kiwi who happened to be born in New Zealand on 26th January (Australia Day).  Two years ago he was naturalised on his 60th birthday and they had a huge party to celebrate not only Australia day but also Peter being naturalised and his birthday as well.   Three wonderful reasons for a party, if one actually needs a reason.  They live in the country so unfortunately we couldn't celebrate with them.

FRIDAY FUN

Just a little fun instead of a favourite tune this time.  Hope to get myself back into gear soon.

Hope you weekend is a good one.

DID YOU KNOW?

I am sorry but I am going to have to put the royals on hold for a while.  I am having real problems with my ring finger on my left hand....it objects to me doing much typing.  I am sure it will come good so please watch this space on Thursdays in coming weeks and thank you to those who have been following the kings and queens of England and Scotland.

and just for fun:

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

'Tis a wise cat that knows just how long you've been gone....perhaps they can all count and I wouldn't put it past them.

MONDAY MIRTH

I am sure this would certainly help.

Hope this makes you smile and you continue to smile all week.