Out of 144 countries that were ranked on the Global Peace Index, we were ranked 19th which puts us in the most peaceful 20% bracket. New Zealand was ranked no. 1. Good on ya, NZ! 144 and 143 are Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively, bottoming out the least peaceful 20%. USA ranked a boring 83 ("please see me") and the UK ranked 35 ("could do better ( Read more... )

I'm trying to get better, trying hard. Have been in a state of such forlornity, bleakitude and depressment but I'm trying to move on...

Anyone seen this little star?

I hadn't till now. Yes, I'm trying to think of other things. Things other than own brainspace. Had a brief sleep. Need more. This post is but a bookmark saying "Friday".


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I'm having the nicest weekend. Hung out at home yesterday, did some laundry, can't remember what else even though it was only yesterday. Today we hung out in the morning then drove over to Balgowlah Heights in the arvo. My niece turned 9 today. Kenji had a ruff'n'tumbly time with Bella, his cousin. Bella rounds him up like sheep, steps (lightly) on ( Read more... )