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How do you manage screen time for yourself?

I manage screen time in a number of ways.  I keep my phone on silent and vibrate most of the time.  I try not to look at devices when I am out with friends and family.  I try not to look at my phone when I am watching television.

I also put my phone in another room on charge in another room overnight, so I am not looking up stuff or contacting people overnight.   I don’t like being contacted after 8.00pm of a night, so that is when I put the phone in another room,  I  try consciously not to be glued to my phone. I try to practice mindfulness and live in the present moment, so as part of that practice, I try not to be distracted by my phone or other devices.

What will your life be like in three years?

What will my life be like in 3 years.

By then I would have moved home into The Haven here in Sunbury.

I will be happy and contented.  I will still be writing ✍️ my blog, and I would have flushed writing The Angel Lady and would’ve had it published.  People would be buying my other 2 books, God Bless Our Dogs and The Dance Of The Emerald Dress.

Lily will still be in my life, and she would he enjoying her surroundings.

I will be at peace happy and contented. My life is progressing at a good pace, and the journey will be rich and meaningful.

Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live?

The first answer that comes to mind is that I would like to be in my twenties again, but with the wisdom I have now,  how different my life could’ve been.

Then I think about my life, my relationships and experiences, and I realise I would change nothing in my life.  My life has been such a meandering journey, and there are people I have met and experiences I have had that I wouldn’t change for the world. I think of my family, my friends like Susanna and countless others and experiences I have had that make life so wonderful. So upon reflection, there is not an age I would re-live.  I am contented and happy with my lot and know that life is all about the journey and not the destination.

What historical event fascinates you the most?

I am a proud Australian and Melbournian at heart ❤️ and the historical event that interests me the most is our history.

When I studied Australian History at high school the only mention of our indigenous people was that before white settlement the indigenous people were hunter gatherers.  This was the beginning and end of our learning of the indigenous culture.   Nowadays, children learn about the dreamtime at school, so at least now we acknowledge that Australian history didn’t just start with white settlement.   I would love to learn more about our indigenous history.

I would love to learn even more about  Melbourne’s history and specific events that shaped our history.  I know the Gold Rush from the 1850s onwards made Melbourne one of the wealthiest cities in the world 🌎,  but I would like to know the history of the buildings in Melbourne eg Collins Street and the Block Arcade.  The older buildings in Melbourne are beautiful, and I think we need to be teaching young people about their historical significance.  That is the historical event that interests me the most.

What’s something you believe everyone should know.

Today’s blog topic makes me think of a conversation  I had with a friend yesterday. This lady I have been friends with for over 20 years.  We met studying welfare studies, and she is one of my greatest supporters and fellow writers.

We were discussing some recent experiences where kindness to strangers was discussed.  I truly believe in being kind to every person I come into contact with. Everyone is my equal from rich people to the Prime Minister and the homeless.   It costs nothing to be kind in our interactions with these people. It can be a small grature like passing on a smile or an honest compliment and can make life better for both the recipient and the giver.  God made us all equal in his eyes, and when we are kind to others, the universe reacts by giving 🙏🏽  kindness back to us.  Beibg nasty and sarcastic only g1enerates more of that.  We literally reap what we sow, so knowing that why would you not spread kindness and goodwill.   Take care, and God bless you. Hopefully, that wish will make you feel good, so you will spread kindness in return.  The universe will thank you.

What does it mean to be a kid at heart?

What does it mean to be a kid at heart ❤️?  This question fires my imagination and sense of wonderment of the world.

To be a kid at heart means that you view the world 🌎 through a sense of awe and amazement.  It means retaining a sense of what is innocent and beautiful in our everyday lives. It also means having a sense of mischief and playfulness as we age. It means being open to being curious about life and learning and retaining what we learn like a sponge,  like we did when we were young children.  It means having a sense of awe and wonder in the 🌎 world.  It means keeping up with the times as we age and knowing about things that are modern eg pop culture.  It means approaching the world with a thirst for what is new and creative.  It means being honest and forthright in much the same way we were when we were young.  It means being open to new experiences and  living in the moment.   There is a lot to be gained from being a kid at heart ❤️.

You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for?

What would I wish for if I had three genie wishes

1. World peace, an end to all wars on earth. That humankind stops it inhumanity.

2. My second wish is something very personal and unique to me.  It is the hope that my little Lily lives a long and healthy life where she never suffers.

3 To be financially set up for the rest of my life and be in the position to be able to help out my loved ones 😍,  my friends, and family.

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Describe a family member.

My brother David is 62 years old and he is amazing.  He is a wonderful,  brother, husband and loving father to Emily and Kevin.

He is a very knowledgeable man and knows so much about cars and different famous people in popular culture. He is an expert on anything related to The Beatles.

David has always been interested in cars, and in his younger years, he worked as a mechanic and also had moderately successful career racing 🏎 cars.  He knows a lot about cars and aircraft and trains. So yes, he knows about planes, trains, and automobiles.  

He is very modest and quietly spoken.  He is very much the gentleman.   He is one of my greatest supporters and tells me he thinks my writing ✍️ skills are my superpower.   He is probably my brother who tries to maintain the most good relationships with all of our family’s members. He also supports me always and when I am unwell, he goes out of his way to show me some care.  He is a passionate man, and occasionally he  can become a little too passionate in his views, but he always has the best of intentions and I love ❤️ him dearly because we are very similar in many ways.

What is your favorite form of physical exercise?

My favourite form of physical exercise is my daily morning 🌄 walk with Lily.   I love being out at that time of day,when the day is young and the air fresh and crisp.   The smells of nature in the park fill my senses, and Lily just absolutely ❤️ loves her walk 🚶‍♂️.  It is great exercise and a really bonding time for us both. I enjoy meeting other people and 🐕 dogs on the walk.  I have made friends with other people out walking their dogs,  the dogs becone good conversation starters.   I love this exercise so much.  It is my happy space, a very free antidepressant.

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How much would you pay to go to the moon?

How much would I pay to go to the moon?  The answer is that I am not interested in going to the moon. The moon is a barren,  dark place. Earth 🌎 is such a beautiful planet, and there still are places on earth I want to see and experience rather than go to the moon. I would love to go back to New Zealand. i would also  love to see 🇮🇹 Italy, India 🇮🇳,  the 🇬🇧 UK 🇬🇧, and Ireland 🇮🇪.   I would love to see more of my homeland here in Australia 🇦🇺.  I would love to see Perth and NSW and Broome and Tasmania.   I would much rather experience any of these places  than go to the moon.  Why do we need space travel when our own planet is so beautiful and spectacular?