While our Northern Hemisphere cousins bask in summer sun, those of us in the Southern Hemisphere are enjoying the delights of Winter – crisp days, cosy fires, warm hats, football, and snuggling up in bed at night. At this time of year in my suburb, winter-time is all about keeping warm. While Continue Reading
A bird’s eye view of health
Have you ever thought that birds can teach us something about maintaining good health? While TV commercials busily promote the latest medicines for coughs and colds in wintery Melbourne, I’ve watched backyard birds joyously zip and zoom around my garden, and seabirds soaring undeterred by gale Continue Reading