Hopeful, Happy New Year

After the challenges of 2020, we all hope for a better year in 2021, however, C19 is still around and promises to keep challenging us in this new year.

Today is Friday and I woke up at 8:13 am after going to bed completely sober at 12:45 am.

As the only drinker in our two-person family, I had consumed a bottle of Carlton Zero which, unlike Heineken's equivalent has NO alcohol, and two glasses of Barefoot Shiraz. The former was a bit gassy and came in a piddling 330 ml bottle. I usually only buy 375 ml or larger but made an exception this time to try the new brew.

The only complaints I have about Carlton Zero is it's small, gassy and doesn't come in cans which are easier to fit into the fridge.

Yeah, I know, there are much more important things to think about like C19, poverty, homelessness, the push to "Reset" us by the UN, the Chinese trade challenge etc.

Whatever, 2021 will bring with it what it brings and there's not much we can do about that.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it is to make the most of your life for the next 12 months. Try to stay healthy, happy and content.

Happy New Year!

Robin

Happy New Year 2015

Wishing you a year that brings you prosperity, peace, love, health, and happiness.

Robin and Christina
and family

Christmas 2013 at The Alice

As the end of another year draws close, the temperature has increased in Central Australia with a hint of humidity and everyone is winding down for the Christmas festivities. Many families leave Alice Springs for seaside resorts or to the major cities to spend time with loved ones or simply to get away for a bit.

When you live in such a remote location, it's good to go somewhere else at least once per year. Somewhere where the sights are greener and there are more places to go. More choices for everything. If you are lucky, the place you visit will be a bit cooler although temperatures in some of the major Australian cities have been as hot as Central Australia this year. All part of the planet's cyclical climate change pattern.

We are staying at home this year. Our family isn't religious, so Christmas is more a time when we get together and celebrate our togetherness. We do exchange gifts, following the tradition of the three wise men whom legend has it provided baby Jesus with gifts. We'll take time out to eat some lovely food, including roasts, drink a bottle or two of beer or wine ... or maybe both ... and generally laze about. Perhaps we will discuss our plans for 2014 and beyond.

If you celebrate Christmas, we hope you have a safe, pleasant and relaxing festive season.

Robin
for the Henry family