It is 11.21 pm on Moday June 22 in Darewin and iamcontemplating going to bed. We have our weekly physio appointment in the morning, meaning there is a. Need to be up earlier than usual.

School holidays of three weeks have just commenced and then Semester two will be upon us.

I have been reflecting on how much the present government disregards older citizens, with policies regarding them as cash cows – or woolly sheep that should be fleeced. Those who have spent their working lives establishing a retirement situation that provides adequately are overlooked in favour of those who have often been far less prudent about future preparations.

Goodnight or good morning, afternoon, evening, depending on where you are on Earth.