Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Yanis gets it right. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe interest rate rise is the wrong medicine and an even worse alibi | Yanis VaroufakisInflation is again being used as an excuse for acts of vandalism on some of Australia’s important institutions 001
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Followed a garbage truck while out for a drive. He extended the arm to grab a bin and it wasn’t retracted fully when he pulled away from the kerb. Tagged the corner of a parked Ranger and pushed it into a Rav4. 110
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Tom Waits had diamonds on his windshield, I have a Bogong moth. Good to have them back again. 100
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A beautiful spring day here, especially with the Magpie singing away. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Add a few zeros to the price of this baby today, if it still exists. 020
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Had another Stella Street moment on the way to the shops this morning. Saw The Bush Tucker Man waiting to cross the road. 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Another fine piece from Kos Samaras. pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/09...pearlsandirritations.comAge usually changes what matters. Pauline Hanson has spent 30 years rewarded for grievanceEmotional priorities often change as people grow older. Pauline Hanson’s latest remarks raise a more troubling question about what happens when grievance is repeatedly rewarded instead. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I know I’m old and out of touch but I haven’t recognised any of the winners of the Emmys so far. Except for Sally Field. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The Moon and Venus are in alignment tonight. Step outside and have a look, the photo doesn’t do them justice. 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Kitty has a new favourite place after I put a mat on her carrier. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026When you can’t be bothered cooking, some nice bread and an antipasto spread is more than fine. 160
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026King Parrots would be flying around inside the house if we let them. 030
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 04/09/2026One of the few benefits of getting old is the Seniors’ Special at Donut King. 100
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The old Prunus has delivered its first flower of Spring. 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Freesias are a bit late this year, but always lovely to see them. 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 18/08/2026All about the players and the club. Typical AFL. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The Logies have shown The Oscars how to do an In Memoriam segment. youtu.be/NCT0qoiHiuA?...youtu.be2026 Logies In MemoriamYouTube video by watvhistory 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 16/08/2026First flower on the tree that always flowers early. 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 14/08/2026You’d think an English newspaper would get the name of an English land speed record holder correct, but no. Donald Campbell, not Duncan. Otherwise an interesting story. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a...theguardian.com‘At any moment I might fade out’: archives reveal fearless era of land speed record breakersUnseen material gives an insight into how the death-defying land speed record attempts by drivers going down the generations made a profound impact on the public imagination 100
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026They are getting a bit touchy about this inquiry. 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Brings back memories of the hundreds of Corgi Toys I had as a kid. Wish I still had them.😀 youtu.be/Q_7-gpVnIew?...youtu.beCorgi celebrates 70th anniversary at Coventry Transport Museum (UK) 9/Aug/2026YouTube video by Mark 1333 010
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026First the ABC, now The Guardian with a very poorly written headline. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comNew head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps downMelissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU head 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Whoever writes ABC News posts needs to go back to school. This implies the death threats were from Karl… 020
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026We had a tradesperson doing some work in the house today, so Kitty found a comfy safe spot to hide out. 011
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Given the current state of the world, KMart’s newly arrived slipper design has a certain appeal. Put these on first thing and start the day well… 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 26/07/2026There’s something in my eye… youtu.be/4G0Rna-5pR0?...youtu.beWe became best friends. Then we discovered we were brother and sister | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 000
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Kitty has decided her travel crate is a good place to relax in the winter sun. 061
Phillip L @philliprleeds.bsky.social · 22/07/2026100 years ago today my father’s family left Egypt for Australia. 010
