Category Archives: Health

Black Lives Matter, Covid-19 and Democracy in Sydney, Australia

Posted on June 18, 2020 by odeboyz

“As tragic as it is that we are in a situation where freedom of speech isn’t as free as we would like it to be at the moment,” [Police Minister] Mr Elliott said.* When the Sydney Black Lives Matter planned … Continue reading →

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Successfully looking for a divorce

Posted on June 11, 2020 by odeboyz

A policeman stopped a man who was driving a Mercedes 20 mph over the 55mph speed limit. He said, “I’m stopping you for speeding.” The driver replied, “It was only a little over 55.” His wife said, “Oh Stuart! You … Continue reading →

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A Harold Hill* Hippy Goes Shopping in 1967

Posted on June 11, 2020 by odeboyz

After a joint or two Dave decided I should spend my spare cash on a new pair of open toed sandals. We left the café and walked round the corner to John Barnet’s shoe shop. The assistant looked down at … Continue reading →

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Covid Lockdown

Posted on June 8, 2020 by odeboyz

After weeks, with nothing to do The phobia’s did grow Claustrophobia – well that one, was new Agoraphobia was raring to go. “Pull yourself together”, she did say, “There are far worse off, than you Make the most of each … Continue reading →

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Lunchtime

Posted on May 28, 2020 by odeboyz
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A tragic deathbed scene

Posted on May 18, 2020 by odeboyz

Jake was on his deathbed with his wife, Susan, by his side. He looked up and his pale lips began to move slightly. “My darling Susan,” he whispered. “Hush, my love. Rest. Don’t talk.” He was insistent. “Susan, I have … Continue reading →

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There’s no stupidity vaccine

Posted on May 18, 2020 by odeboyz

                                                125,500 UK dead every year  

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The lunatic in charge of the asylum

Posted on May 4, 2020 by odeboyz

A Gerald Scarfe cartoon

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The new economic world for OAPs

Posted on April 27, 2020 by odeboyz
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Andrew Lansley’s ignorance of risk and the NHS

Posted on April 27, 2020 by odeboyz

“The reduction in spare capacity is a management imperative imposed in order to survive the regular scrutiny of analysts and auditors. Increasingly this applies to the public sector and utilities, too. For instance, the stocks of oxygen bottles, bandages, spare … Continue reading →

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