Und Jetzt Ist Es Still

Yep, it’s been “Oh So Quiet” at the big sporting events this week, which made me think of a question I was asked recently.

COMMENTPaul Tierney18 March 2020Orange City LifeQuiet, Sport, COVID-19Comment

Beer and Turkish Delights

If I’m stocking up for what lies ahead, I’ll tell you what I WON’T be filling my cupboards with, that’s for sure.

COMMENTPaul Tierney11 March 2020Orange City LifeToilets, Toilet Paper, Apocalypse, COVID-19Comment

Bring back the day of rest!

Of course, it’s quite fanciful in this day and age to suggest that we bring back Sunday as a day of rest.

COMMENTBob Holland11 March 2020Orange City LifeRest, Sunday, Quiet, DeliberateComment

A stroll around the park

I love a milestone, especially when lots of others are involved.

COMMENTPaul Tierney4 March 2020Orange City LifePark Run, Running, VolunteersComment

A Day at our School

Occasionally I come up with a very good idea. Note, I said occasionally, and just recently it appears, I had one of those times.

COMMENTBob Holland4 March 2020Orange City LifeSchools, Photos, KidsComment

72 not out is not bad.

I thought Elton was doing well, but they ALL are!

COMMENTPaul Tierney26 February 2020Orange City LifeClassic Hits, 70's still the bestComment

Macro and Micro

Throughout history, there have been numerous times when as a Nation, we’ve had to contend with events and issues that arrived with potentially devastating consequences.

COMMENTBob Holland26 February 2020Orange City LifeMacro, Micro, Business, Drought, BushfiresComment

Pineapple, or Chocolate?

After years of being like Switzerland, I’m finally jumping into the debate

COMMENTPaul Tierney19 February 2020Orange City LifePizza, ChoicesComment

Trust me – I’m a news service!

Is it any wonder that many of us are so cynical about the way our leaders go about their business?

COMMENTBob Holland19 February 2020Orange City LifeNews, MediaComment

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

It’s a quote that came to mind this past week, after we were given interesting article from Orange City Life reader Don Perry.

COMMENTBob Holland12 February 2020ORange City LifeWater, Drought, DamsComment

All You Need is …

The Beatles had it right all along, I reckon.

COMMENTPaul Tierney12 February 2020Orange City LifeValentine's dayComment

Woof… Honk!

The ‘no dog’ hole in my life appears to have been filled, temporarily.

COMMENTPaul Tierney5 February 2020Orange City LifeDogs, Geese, AnimalsComment

You won’t see me for dust

I love that saying “he’s going on like he just won Lotto”.

COMMENTPaul Tierney29 January 2020Orange City LifeRain, Drought, LanguageComment

Out of the ashes

We’ve all been affected in one way or another by the bushfires, either as a spectator from afar, or a friend or family member of someone caught up in the fires, or maybe even a property owner in one of the fire zones. No matter where you stand, it’s been a disaster and it’s pretty hard to imagine any good coming out of what has happened.

COMMENTBob Holland29 January 2020Orange City LifeEconomy, Rain, BushfiresComment

… right before the dawn.

It was like Australia came out to play over the summer holiday for us.

COMMENTPaul Tierney22 January 2020Orange City LifeDrought, Animals, Australia, BushfiresComment

Price rises by stealth

Seeing grocery items go up in price is nothing new, but the way some companies increase their prices today could be considered a bit suss, and a damn nuisance for some people.

COMMENTBob Holland22 January 2020Orange City LifeMarkets, Price Rises, StealthComment

Paying It Forward

Back in ’73 I discovered Elton John, in 2020 I’ve done some ‘paying it forward’.

COMMENTPaul Tierney15 January 2020Orange City LifeElton John, MusicComment

Blessings and battles

I'm not one for New Year's resolutions but having said that, I usually use the break over Christmas to review the year that's been and to give thought to what needs to be done in the year ahead, especially with the view to improving things or doing things better overall.

COMMENTBob Holland15 January 2020Orange City LifeBlessings, BattlesComment