A number of things happened while I was away and unable to post about.
Steve Irwin – I suppose the one event that I read about that got to me (and the others on holiday with me) the most, was the shock on learning of the death of Steve Irwin. What an ‘entertaining’ person he had become through his outrageous antics with his animals. I had to cringe sometimes when he was working with snakes, but secretly knowing that he would always come out on top! I watched the memorial service on the news today and must admit to a few tears forming in my eyes when I watch his daughter deliver such an emotional speech. What a tower of strength she will be to her mother in the coming days/weeks.
No Protesters! – Another good article by Andrew Rosenthal of the New York Times on the apparent lack of protesters on the streets against the Iraq war. His comment “the war being hidden from American eyes…” must surely sum up how both the US (and here in the UK) the UK mainstream media has done such a disservice to the general public about this subject.
Bins for all! – Another pithy article by Richard Littlejohn writing in the Daily Mail on the subject of his local council introducing large Wheelie Bins, but cutting the collection cycle to once every two weeks!
“What are you supposed to do with the carcass of a roast chicken you’ve just eaten, given that the dustmen have been and won’t be back for another fortnight?”
He reported a reader had asked their local council; only for them to be told by a local council, that perhaps it might be a good idea to put it in the freezer until rubbish collection day approaches. I am sure that there must a lack of common sense somewhere! Read the whole article, it will make your teeth grind!!!
Helen again! – Well done Helen Mirren for another brilliant performance in Elizabeth II, as always a winner. But I bet the real Queen never looked quite a good as this!
Tags: Steve Irwin, Helen Mirren
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