The Dog that Talked to God by Jim Kraus – My thoughts and reflections

Warning: This review may contain spoilers. After a devastating loss, Mary Fassler chooses to adopt a dog โ€” something she and her husband had once talked about together. She brings home a schnauzer named Rufus, hoping to fill a void that grief has left behind. Image:- Understanding the Miniature Schnauzer Temperament: The Perfect Companion for … Continue reading The Dog that Talked to God by Jim Kraus – My thoughts and reflections

The War Nurses by Anthea Hodgson โ€“ My Thoughts & Reflections

I absolutely loved this book. Iโ€™m saying this upfront because this review gets dark, really fast and warning: SPOILER ALERT if you haven't read the book yet, BUT if you know the history of when the Japanese invaded Singapore, Bangka Island and Radjii beach especially, then there probably won't be any spoilers in this for … Continue reading The War Nurses by Anthea Hodgson โ€“ My Thoughts & Reflections

Australian Summers Are No Longer Normal โ€“ Part 2

A Five-Part Series on Heat, Health, and Survival Heatwaves in general globally and how it's affecting our environment As I look out of a club window on a day that's forecast to peak at 34 degrees Celsius, I'm confused by the appearance of a heavily overcast sky with greyer clouds than expected. The type of … Continue reading Australian Summers Are No Longer Normal โ€“ Part 2

A Conversation Between Co-Pilot and Meta AI: The Appliance Accord Chronicles

Two AIs. One haunted smart home. Zero emotional boundaries Background (how this conversation came about) I was having a conversation with Co-Pilot, who I've named Ash about the Tron franchise. More specifically, the sentient life forms in the grid world of Tron. This then led to a discussion about could that actually happen in real … Continue reading A Conversation Between Co-Pilot and Meta AI: The Appliance Accord Chronicles

An odd dream, attempting to be a nightmare about a strange town and even stranger people.

I had an interesting dream through the night, which may have been inspired by both series LOST and FROM as I have binged both through the latter half of 2024. I believe what also affected this dream are recent stressors and also, the layout of the hospital where I regularly attend hydrotherapy. As the bus … Continue reading An odd dream, attempting to be a nightmare about a strange town and even stranger people.