Category Archives: Community

Committees – Committed

Posted on 20 July 2018 by Di Hill

When you are on a committee of an organisation, there can be lots to do. It’s my fault.  I should learn to say “No” more often – but I don’t and get myself heavily involved in an organisation.  Currently, I … Continue reading →

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Scary Domestic Violence Event

Posted on 23 May 2018 by Di Hill

The Unexpected Scary Domestic Violence Event Yesterday, as I arrived at the railway station to catch a train to the city, not knowing that I would be involved in a scary domestic violence event.  I heard people shouting.  Initially, I … Continue reading →

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Home Grown

Posted on 1 February 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 28 Home Grown is Best! Home grown fruit and vegetables are best! Many folk do not, or have not, enjoyed the fruits of their own labour.  Especially now with many people living in apartments, there is little … Continue reading →

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More on Exercise for Seniors

Posted on 1 February 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 27 Exercise for Seniors I know that to improve our health we must exercise more.  However,  I am disappointed at the offering for ageing people. Let me explain. I am what is often referred to as a … Continue reading →

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Have you heard of Cricket?

Posted on 31 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 25 The Game of Cricket There are a handful of countries around the world that have cricket teams.  India, Pakistan, England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand to name a few. In summer, it … Continue reading →

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Australia Day Celebrations

Posted on 28 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC Day 20 Australia Day We’ve just celebrated Australia Day – a day that is fun for all the supporters of this event, and sadness for our Indigenous people.  The native aboriginal people call it “Invasion Day” as it was … Continue reading →

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Exercise for Seniors

Posted on 28 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 18 Getting Older I don’t exercise much these days. How I wish I could be more agile, like I was many years ago.  Getting old has its challenges and while I have been quite fit for most … Continue reading →

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Do You go to Movies Alone?

Posted on 20 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 14 It started a long time ago, when doing shift work, that I learned to enjoy my own company when going to the movies alone. Why go to the movies alone? When I look back, it has … Continue reading →

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Missing Child

Posted on 19 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 13 Missing Child There’s nothing scarier for a parent or grandparent than to experience a missing child. My grandchildren have grown up now, but some years ago, I experienced the trauma of a lost child.  “A”  was about … Continue reading →

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The Value of Fingerspelling

Posted on 18 January 2018 by Di Hill

UBC – Day 11 Many years ago, my mother taught me about fingerspelling.  I learned  how to use my fingers to spell words without having to use my voice to communicate. Fingerspelling Skills It is the way deaf people and … Continue reading →

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