- Brazil is on the way to legalising same sex marriage too. We are really off the pace on this issue. So disappointing! - Wendy Harmer
- When I moved out my parents were so horrified at the size and state of the apartment I could afford at uni every week she would ask me to move back home. Don't just blame the kids for staying at home parents actively encourage it. - Shell
- Women in the public eye could do their bit to help us all, by deciding to age gracefully rather than remaining 'forever' young in appearance. Same goes for men in the media of course, but it's mostly women who help perpetuate the image of eternal youth, and that youthful looking is preferable to someone who looks as old as they are. Yes they may say 'but there's age discrimination' - but by reaching for the botox, they're encouraging it along. - Fiona Lake
- Food for thought here! - Joni
- Hi Wendy, came across your message to Bill through Hoopla..I'm in Melbourne..walked from Le Puy en Velay (central Masif area in France ) through to Santiago and beyond last year..2012.. 84days of daily walking with backpack up to 16kg (I'm 56k)...then across to Ireland for some family heritage research . ..at age 62 . the Spanish side on my own and I would be there again this year if it wasn't for lack of funds... - denise carrol
- Nice to know we aren't. The only parents who feel neglected ... :( - Wendy Green
- Hi Ella, yes I am aware of the state royalties issue. But the miners bottom line profits have taken those royalties into account. And of course they all pay very significant taxes which is noted in the story too. Thanks for pointing these things out though. - Monica
- You forgot one .... MOVE OUT!!!!! - Gee
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