Start the Christmas memes time

 

What too soon? 🤣🤣☃️❄️🎄🎄 Let the shenanigans begin!

Hospital reveals the 10 Most common objects that kids stick up their noses

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/most-common-objects-children-stick-up-their-nose/1cbf668b-06f5-49aa-b877-dca324708e34

It’s not just up the hooter, they also shove things in their ears too. I remember sticking beads in my ears when I was around 3 years old. I wanted to wear earrings like my mum. 

Luckily my mum put some oil into my ear to massage the ear and out popped the bead. Two minutes later, I did it again and I put it deeper into the ear, lol. She was not impressed with me obviously and she went to find where my beads came from and put them in the garbage to prevent me trying to do it again. It was a necklace that had broken and me being a rather active child, thought that  I could put the beads in my ears. 

Hello Possums

 

                                                      ❤️❤️ Greetings Possums ❤️❤️

I have noticed more hits on the blog, mind you a lot have been bots from Hong Kong, but hey it means more of a boost for this blog. It has been slow to get to where my old blog was. 

It’s been really nice for people visiting from many countries that I did not expect either. So welcome my little Possums, and I hope you have a good laugh, find things that interest you and there may be something that inspires you to pick up the Tarot cards or just enjoy learning a little something different.

Don't forget to read my psychic predictions for the world and predictions for Australia too every year and my Tarot card of the month. 

Big warm and fuzzy hugs to all of you and thank you for stopping by. 

Note: For those not acquainted with the affectionate term,  “possum”, in Australia to call someone possum is a term of endearment. No doubt many have heard of the Australian comedian Berry Humphries and his alter ego Dame Edna Everage  and the greeting of hello possums.

Mysterious King Arthur Monument Found to Be Over 5,000 Years Old

https://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-king-arthur-monument-found-to-be-over-5000-years-old 

I doubt if we will ever find an answer to this. But is it possible there is not only an astronomical purpose  and an astrological purpose to where this is situated? A one of a kind structure that archaeologists know of so far, no doubt it is also on the ley line that runs through the area, which would mean its location is very important for either of these purposes. Whomever built this would have knowledge of such things to build here if this is on a ley line. Ley lines are the earth’s chakras being a living entity no different to any living  beings. 

Regardless of that ancient history is an amazing subject as is archaeology. I always find the UK an exciting place for both mystical and historical studies. I do miss my homeland when I read anything historical or even of the natural world and wildlife. Similar to Australia with magic in the air at sacred sites. 

https://thetravellingwineglass.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/cornish-magic/

Here is a lovely article about Cornwall and the mystical history including Bodmin moor where King Arthur’s hall monument is located. I wish I could visit this place and enjoy the mystical atmosphere. Not to mention the beautiful scenery and wildlife. 

Probiotic Delivers Anticancer Drug To Gut

 https://www.miragenews.com/probiotic-delivers-anticancer-drug-to-gut-1361941/

This looks promising, but the body needs to be alkaline to stop disease too, when the body builds up acid it becomes sick. Life is pretty hectic for the average person as it is, and trying to afford a healthy nutritious diet is getting more difficult for people especially if they have a family to feed. Probiotics are expensive for many families too, and you need top quality probiotics that are kept refrigerated. Anything else is not worth buying, so do your research before buying anything. Natural yoghurt is a good start as are fermented foods, though not everyone can eat these for health reasons such as allergies to these things or an intolerance. Talk to your pharmacist about probiotics for people who are lactose intolerant as there are alternatives. 

This is where those that can afford to, need to use a naturopath as well as their family doctor. Learning what is nutritional and what is immune system enhancing. With the changes in our world these days we owe it to ourselves to learn nutrition and preventative natural medicine to work together for optimal health. 

Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/18/japan-weasel-shoe-thief-kindergarten-gosho-kodomo-en-fukuoka

LOL, I just had to share this one. What a cute little stinker, lol.  I love the expression used at the end of the article. My late cat Tolstoy had a thing for shoes, he would steal them and sniff them, sometimes we found them under the bed. He was a funny little guy. 

What's the difference between a weasel and a stoat? A weasel is weasely recognised and a stoat is stoataly different

Tarot Card of the Month: December 2024, 8 of Cups

 

Number 8: Some meanings for this month are, adjustments, complexity, acknowledging error, reality, results of victory and challenges, efficiency, extension (agreements and timeline) movement, regulation, redistribute, redirection.

The number 8 astrologically speaking is about endings and transformations, money including inheritance or other people’s money, death (liberation of the soul), sex, regeneration, taxes, partner’s resources. The 8th house is ruled by the sign of Scorpio, which is a water sign and the planet Pluto, which is responsible for breaking down and rebuilding. Pluto has a 12 to13 year cycle. 

Element is Water 

Mercury goes retrograde on 25 November to  15th December. 

Welcome to the last TCOM for 2024, which is a number 8 year and the last card is also a number 8. 

Looking at the card we see the sky is clear yet the sky is dim with the moon partially covering the sun. This shows us there is some illusion happening in December. It is out with the old and in with the new. 

December is charged with emotional energy, as is the times that we are currently experiencing, which will be for a long time to come. Individually this card is about finding one's self by looking inwards and examining our feelings, questioning our life direction and even our spiritual beliefs, political beliefs, wrong versus right. Acknowledging the shadow self and making life changing decisions.

So  this card tells me, we will see people looking for understanding of themselves, and what is happening around them. Do they fit in with the crowd, family values, spiritual or religious beliefs etc.

Emotions are highlighted again in December globally, clearer thinking is essential and removing illusion and deception relating to issues that cloud one's judgement and thinking   

December is about transformation, endings and new beginnings, foreign lands, deaths, rebirth, money, and communication on all levels. So pay attention to what is being said, what you read, what you say. Don't make ambiguous  statements, or say things that can be misunderstood or taken the wrong way. Clarity of communication is a must, as is clarity of thought and removing illusions that cloud our judgement and thinking on many issues is in the spotlight. Care is also needed in how we react to the news, in regards to religion, politics, belief systems and our sub conscious programing. 

Things will come to the surface emotionally (the moon) that will be challenging to accept, acknowledge and deal with. Honesty is the best policy in such matters. Nobody is perfect as we all make mistakes. But do we really learn from the mistakes? It is advisable to keep emotions in check this month due to the high emotional energy combined with deep seated emotions that rise to the surface. 

Support may  not always be available for you, so you may have to rely on your own emotional reserves. It is time to look into one's heart and see what is really there. 

Jumping from one situation to another is part of the December energy. Travelling long distance is indicated, including people moving from one nation to another, due to fears of conflict and war increasing. These people are seeking sanctuary, but where will they find it? Not everyone is welcoming to strangers on their soil or doorstep. Instability and insecurity are driving factors in this along with poor decisions by governments. 

I hear the words, battle lines are drawn, this relates to the US, UK and France mostly. I do feel the UK is singled out emotionally in December. Public anger, political upheaval and money problems are centered around England, in the south of England especially.  Protests, new arrivals to the country (legal and illegal) and government indifference towards the ordinary people drives this unrest. Starmer has sown division within his party, which makes the public look back to the Torries. However neither party is better than the other. Meanwhile the social divide is increasing.

The US is getting ready for action as Trump prepares to take office. This is not a smooth transition and something nasty is just around the corner, currently lurking in the shadows.  I do feel a downfall is imminent politically speaking and betrayal is in the air. Can the government head this storm off? 

This has a feeling like something or someone crossing the water and on the shores of the US, under the cloak of darkness unseen and unexpected.  This is about leadership, hearts and minds. A political "ally" going from his country to the UK, to the US. There are deep emotional convictions involved with this man. This feels like Zelensky of Ukraine. 

This is to shore up defence, but there a hint of  illusion or deception here. I also feel that Trump is getting ready to do something that will divide the US.  China meanwhile is on guard watching how things play out in Ukraine but won't show their hand. They are too busy in their own back yard with Taiwan and the South China Seas with naval  exercises and trying to build up buddies to team up with. Xi is doing the rounds to see who is on his team. There will be swings in his allies camp, jumping between China and the US. These nations are afraid that the US and Australia cannot protect them, and factoring in the length of time that it takes for the military to arrive to help them. 

I do feel something military is happening around water throughout December, (South China Seas, and a middle Eastern region) I hear the word Shoal or shoal of. 

Looking at the man in the card, I notice what looks like smoke next to the figure's left foot. Which makes me feel that it could be a target near the western coastline ( England?) The target looks like it has been bombed or burned. The ground where the figure is standing looks like the south west of England.

The figure himself looks to be on a mission of some sort, both for himself and a country. Seeking help and higher ground and asking for sanctuary, this again feels like Zelensky. The question is will he get his sanctuary? That all depends on the deal that's struck. Either way he has to deal with Trump. 

As I look at the cups stacked up in the foreground, I observe the gap between the cups on the top row. Wiggle room! That's a very big gap here to slip through, not to mention either side of the top row.  Freedom of movement, thought and enlightenment. This is a choice that is available should a person look inwards and examine the truth of any matter on their mind. It also shows political wiggle room for adjustments.

For business, this card indicates goods being redirected, redistributed (aid?) Transportation of goods sitting at docks or distribution centers. 

I wish everyone a lovely Christmas season and all the very best for the New Year to come. Take care of your loved ones and do not take un necessary risks.

Warm and Fuzzy hugs to everyone wherever you live

Alex 

UPDATE: Scarborough Shoal 5 December 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp46dm49yo

UPDATE: France 

https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-plans-to-name-new-pm-within-days-20241206-p5kwas

UPDATE: South west England, Storm Darragh I didn’t factor in a storm, but the region is what I was drawn to 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j00p3j2dpo

UPDATE: Syria, people fleeing 

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syrian-shiites-other-minorities-flee-lebanon-fearing-islamist-rule-2024-12-13/

UPDATE: US Navy shoots down own plane, Yemen. 

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-navy-shoots-down-own-plane-as-fresh-strikes-target-houthi-rebels-in-yemen-7b6a4d27

UPDATE: Something happening around water. Russian oil tanker 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/32518603/cops-storm-russian-oil-tanker-spy-gear-nato/

Wes Penre: Q and A Session # 2 November 2024

 https://wespenrevideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/QA-Session-2-November-2024.pdf

In the physical world humans don’t have much freewill, not just that, our scope for responding can be very limited. Leaving the individual to a small or limited way to respond to often unfair circumstances and burdensome loads in their lives from a karmic standpoint. That is due to the archons or overlords interfering with humans in order to keep us trapped in this world for perpetual reincarnation which is beneficial to them and not humanity. Remember the third dimension is a heavy and low vibrational energy or frequency. Trying to bring any true spiritual energy into this world is very difficult and true spirituality cannot reach most people. 

The new age spirituality is comes from the matrix creation and the man made world and is part of the Piscean age of religion and  ruled by the deceptive Neptune energy. True spirituality is born within us, it doesn’t preach anything, it is not about worshipping anything, it’s about living in harmony with spirit and one’s journey to higher spiritual understanding of the multiverse and our place within it. 

Cringeworthy humour night

 

Lols

 

I can only think of the movie Beetlejuice when I hear this song

RIP Timothy West 1934 to 2024

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo

Yet another icon of stage, film and TV has left us. May Timothy light up the stage on the other side of life.

He has a stellar cast that preceded him over the past few months. 

‘Mystery and Unfathomable’ King Arthur’s Hall is 4,000 Years Older Than Previously Thought

 https://arkeonews.net/mystery-and-unfathomable-king-arthurs-hall-is-4000-years-older-than-previously-thought/

The mysteries of our ancient past may never be fully understood. Yet esoteric knowledge is crucial to understanding the past in such cases. Either way it is all amazing to learn about. 

'Is this what we've come to?': Perth father beaten in brutal attack on night out

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/perth-father-beaten-in-brutal-attack-on-night-out/766ad2f0-a489-4b07-8e59-2145cf450335?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-ninedaily--241111&mktg_scr=edm-ninedaily

Lift your bloody game Western Australia! Is this what life has become in Australia? Where police are ineffective and the government constantly pays lip service to the public. Our magistrates and judges are a national disgrace, as they never punish criminals properly and victims are left seriously injured or dead. 

Yet the public also seem so indifferent and are not demanding accountability. The public must keep up the momentum on the legal system and the government, to man up and stop this animalistic behaviour now. The laws are there but magistrates rarely use the full force of their powers, and then on the other hand we have weak minded goodie goodie leftist lawyers, demanding the criminal is a victim and the sentence if handed down is manifestly unfair. They give no thought to the victims, the families bereaved or the  insult these goodie goodies deal to our moral decency.  

Where are the  mass public protests about street crime, and violence. You can protest the popular domestic violence, or a political agenda but never protest our criminal violence. Domestic violence is protested only because it is being pushed by the media and for no other reason. Yes, domestic violence is horrific and wrong, of course it is, but so are the violent crimes that are committed every single day. You cannot cherry pick what to protest about, and call yourself moral, ethical or just; unless you tackle all violent crime. It's like the public are so dumbed down; that they have to be told by the media when to be angry, how to think and how to react. The media are hardly fine examples of high moral values themselves. They manipulate and browbeat the masses and constantly insult our intelligence. 

 The Australian public have become weak and ineffective individuals who are literally lead by the nose by political agendas and not moral behaviour. We do not want to live in a world with rampant violence going unchecked like in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. 

This does not sell us as a good place to live, to people overseas. We are seen as an unruly mob that lack civilization  when violence like this is now an every day occurrence. The buck stops with the public getting off their collective backsides and demanding real justice, without backsliding into a pathetic weak nation of  wimps. Show some bloody respect for the victims of violent crime by taking the appropriate action.

Remembrance Day November 2024, Lest We Forget

Remembering those that gave their very lives, that we may live.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

                                                                    Lest we forget

11th of  November at the 11th hour. The armistice was signed in Compiegne, France at 5.45am for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front. To take place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of 11th month.

An interesting fact is the numbers, 11/11/11 add up to the number 6, which is a feminine number which is all about love and is ruled by the planet Venus. 6 is also related to luck and service to others.  

The number 6 relates also to healing, as in the 6th house of the zodiac ruled by Virgo. It means, to take care of loved ones, and is very compassionate, nurturing energy.  This is just what was needed after all this suffering. 

There is no accident in picking this particular time, day and date for the powerful esoteric meaning. It's also about righting the balance of energy after so much bloodshed. 

For more esoteric meaning to when a war starts and ends see the links below. You can see why numerology and astrology is very important in starting and ending a war. The energy is vital and that is why there is a delay in taking action to declare a war. The numbers must be correct to ensure a successful outcome. Winston Churchill was known for his use of the occult in relation to favorable dates. The stars and numbers do not lie. 

World War 1, numbers to end the war. A zero adds intensity and magnifies the energy of the digit with the force of the universe /god no matter what the purpose is

https://medium.com/the-vinci-town/numerology-and-world-war-i-the-hidden-meaning-of-numbers-in-history-678b8cd9716d

WW1, WW2 Ukraine and Russia war 

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2022-03-07/local-news/What-s-common-between-World-War-I-World-War-II-and-invasion-of-Ukraine-the-number-68-6736241216

Our universe is mathematical by design and works with very powerful spiritual energy. 

I also want to say that I see Remembrance Day for all of humanity not just the victors. Everyone lost loved ones in war. We ordinary people are never responsible for war either, we are collectively all victims of evil. 

 

Attention all plant lovers: Tradescantia, Purple Haze

 https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/purple-heart-tradescantia-pallida/

Yesterday I was out looking in garden nurseries and I came across this stunner at the Heritage Nursery in Yarralumla. I love purple,  and this plant was just amazing to see. I was so impressed with its beauty that I bought it. Thankfully it’s an easy care plant too. I love plants and being surrounded with nature, Australia is fantastic for growing all kinds of plants from around the world. This particular species of succulent comes from Mexico and doesn’t need much maintenance. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves unusual plants with stunning beauty. To Canberra locals, the sister shop is out in Pialigo and they may also have this plant in stock. I know there was at least one in the Yarralumla shop, in the indoor area. And also the shop is cashless shop and doesn’t accept cash payments. But the shop at Yarralumla is definitely a must visit for gifts as well as beautiful plants. 

Happy gardening peeps ❤️🤗🤗

Pompeii victims aren't who we thought they were, DNA analysis reveals

 https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/pompeii-victims-arent-who-we-thought-they-were-dna-analysis-reveals

Interesting new update on Pompeii, modern technology is now able to test fragmented remains of the victims. I always find Pompeii very distressing reading because I think about the absolute terror of the poor people and animals that died in this horrible disaster. It’s definitely a museum that I would never want to visit. 

Wes Penre: Q and A Session # 1, November 2024

 https://wespenrevideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/QA-Session-1-November-2024.pdf

When Wes mentioned reincarnation, I can tell you that is not 100% accurate nor do I have all the answers,  however it’s an estimate only. I  know for a fact that I was a man in my past life; and I know what I looked like, my eye colour, my hair colour and how I died in 1915 during WW1. I have always been very emotional about anything related to WW1, which got stronger as I grew older. Then flashbacks happened seeing what happens to me in little visions that only lasted seconds. However a lot can happen in those seconds. What I could see and feel, including the reaction of my parents getting the dreaded telegram to inform them of my death. That I saw through a meditation a few years ago. Not to mention the cool reaction by my father at the time. I don’t think we had a very good relationship. It’s very interesting what can be picked up in a meditation like that. 

Neither of my grandfather’s or great grandfather’s died in that war or WW2. My maternal grandfather fought in WW1, but my paternal grandfather wasn’t born until 1915. His father was not in the war either, I assume that was because he was in a job the was an essential service, I have no idea though.1915  was the year that I died in battle having my legs blown off. A funny coincidence here is that was the Chinese year of the rabbit, both my grandpa and I were born in the year of the rabbit. The cause of death, it is said, affects the person when they reincarnate. Most my life this time around I have painful legs and very bad circulation in my legs and feet. Of course it all stems from my spine and poor blood flow.  I strongly relate to my paternal side of my family but that doesn’t mean that those relatives have lost a loved one back in my last lifetime (me). I could very easily been from a different part of the family. I did have an uncle on the paternal side who lost his legs in WW2, but he survived and eventually married. 

Nothing is 100% when it comes to how we reincarnate, it’s more of a general observation than a hard fact we don’t necessarily incarnate in linear time frame either. Gender, it is said, sometimes is heavily on one gender in particular, but I don’t know why. I could only put that down to genetics and perhaps if it has been decided that a soul has spent too much life times as one gender and so has to change to the opposite gender. Again there isn’t any verification of this. 

There is an old European saying that when we have too many baby boys born in a generation, that  it is a sign of a future war. I have never looked into that belief though, and I would rather not know if there is anything to this. But looking at the world since the 1980’s, I see the energy imbalance. But as I always say, the third dimension is set up for war and violence because it is a dark and heavy energy in this reality. It will always be this way. 

Humanity cannot evolve spiritually in this world without assistance from external forces , and if that was going to happen, then it would have been done long ago. We individually must make the effort to raise our spiritual energies and awaken. Religion will never allow a spiritual awakening because that is not its purpose. A soul when it incarnates is already programmed to awaken from within and it is able to be detected astrologically to a degree. That awakening takes thousands of years for an individual soul to reach that level of awareness. The soul sets its agenda and, if the will of spirit is strong enough then that soul will stop at nothing to evolve and exit this reality in a gentle peaceful process. 

I spend this part of my life now preparing myself for this exit process by educating myself from within. By simply connecting to my higher self to guide me. It takes as long as it takes, but as long as I focus my intentions on the goal, it will be done. 

Your intentions are very powerful, it doesn’t matter what others think or what others tell you what will happen to you. That is their ego inserting their will or ego on your experience and that is wrong. They may well have your best interests at heart but they are not you. 

Never settle for what others try to insist is right for you. Only you know you, only you know what is going through your mind at any moment, it is private and personal. Do not discuss your spiritual journey with others because they can definitely affect your spiritual journey through negative or false beliefs and opinions not to mention their religious beliefs or new age beliefs which will definitely throw you off your path. 

You must be assertive when it comes to your individual spirituality, it is a singular and unique experience. No two souls or people have the same experience nor is their energy frequency the same. You are unique as a spiritual being for a reason. Only rely on your higher self and nothing else, only your higher self is your gps beacon. There is nothing more pure than your higher self and only you have the unique key to your higher self. Unlock the lock with your spiritual powers from within you. You have the time on this earth to learn how to do this. So just relax and keep it simple, by connecting to your higher self via meditation and in your thoughts. Put the firm intentions in your mind and focus on alignment with your higher self. 

Let other unimportant things fall by the wayside and focus on what you need to accomplish individually on your inner journey. You won’t get this information from a book, you go into your inner wisdom. Don’t worry about are you doing it right, it will happen slowly and gradually. Then one day you will have that epiphany and it will make sense. Just go with your inner flow. I think that is the only advice that I can offer, and it is what I am doing myself. Just keeping it simple and uncomplicated, you may find that you want to spend a time in nature as you do this. Be it in your backyard or elsewhere, it is the peaceful feeling that you get that you are seeking  which brings a still inner peace. 

'Fantastic' solution at iconic Aussie beach to divisive nationwide problem

 https://au.news.yahoo.com/fantastic-solution-at-iconic-aussie-beach-to-divisive-nationwide-problem-042340040.html

It’s a win-win for everyone 😻😊 

Corpse plant in bloom

 https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/gbg/plants/corpseflower/article/item/8dcfa8f2e06a22e.aspx

Yeah, Nah! I dry heave at the drop of a hat, lol. A stinky plant doesn’t do anything for me 🤣🤣 Just as well that it flowers only once in ten years. 🤢🤢 Australia does have magnificent plants, trees and flowers to enjoy and seeing them in a botanical garden is ideal for viewing a wide variety without long travels to see species in their bush environment. 

RIP Quincy Jones 1933 to 2024

 https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-deaths/music-industry-legend-quincy-jones-dead-aged-91/news-story/790c25f871e48a82ee06353be4cad8ab

Wow I had no idea that Quincy Jones was 91, he was a phenomenal and iconic star to say the least. May this great man rest in peace. We thank you for your amazing contribution to this world. 

RIP Janey Godley

 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/nov/02/scottish-comedian-janey-godley-dies

Such sad news hearing of Janey's passing. She gave us so much laughter throughout the covid lockdown and keeping us entertained. Thank you for your gift to humanity at its darkest hour Janey, may you rest in peace. 

HEADS UP NOTICE: My psychic predictions for both Australia and for the world in 2025

 Just a heads up, both my 2025 psychic predictions were posted on this blog in October as usual. However they were done a few days apart and thus you will need to type in the search string or if you click on the list of psychic predictions listed on the lower right hand side, keep scrolling down past 22/10/24.

The Australian predictions were posted on  18/10/24. For some reason the list in the index doesn't have everything in order

https://psychictarotreadingwithalexfulford.blogspot.com/2024/10/2025-psychic-predictions-for-world.html

 The world in 2025 

https://psychictarotreadingwithalexfulford.blogspot.com/2024/10/2025-psychic-predictions-for-australia.html

Australia in 2025 

Volunteer Archaeologists Find Lost Medieval Castle in Scottish Forest

 https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/eddlewood-castle-0021642

What a great find, this is near where I come from and part of my local history. 

The Castle at the top of the news article Craignethan castle is also known as Tilletudlem castle from the Sir Walter Scott novel Old Mortality. I remember visiting this castle as a child and my parents telling me about this. I have the novel among my collection of Sir Walter Scott’s books. 

The Lanarkshire region is steeped in history and a must see for history lovers, you can feel the energy of the past as you explore the famous castles and battle grounds. We Scott’s are very much living history as the stories are often passed down the generations. If you love Scottish history, I highly recommend reading books by Neil Oliver, Magnus Magnusson  in particular Scotland; the story of a nation, and other authors on Scottish history and castles. As a side note Sir Walter Scott was not historically accurate in his novels but they are excellent reading all the same. 

Friday night giggles

Woolworths employee on $26 an hour confronts board at AGM over millions paid to executives

 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/31/woolworths-employee-confronts-board-agm-executives-salaries

What's wrong with this picture? There is no damn way the CEO of any company is worth what they are paid. How is this acceptable for anyone to be paid such extremes of wages and the ordinary workers are working themselves into the grave to survive.

Happy Halloween 2024

 Wishing everyone a beautiful, happy Halloween. Have fun and stay safe. It is at this time of year that I miss Scotland the most. I love the autumn colours and walking through crisp dried leaves. But I have the cold Canberra winters to enjoy though.

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗🤗🤗

https://www.scotland.org/inspiration/halloween-traditions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain

Turnip or neep lantern which is a lot more difficult to carve than a pumpkin

Bobbing (Dooking in Scottish) for apples

This was still done in the 1970's and 1980's in Scotland when I lived there