Election Day and why am I not excited? Surely, I should be full of delight at the chance to once more show my support for one of the outstanding men and women who sacrifice their all for the benefit of the Australian community. I can't help thinking of Bob Ellis who wrote about the shysters, con-men and assorted ninnies who offer their services as politicians. I wish I could find the full quote but I can't. Our choice here, like everywhere else, is to vote for one of the major parties or one of the handful of 'independents' who've tossed their hats in the ring. It's a not-very-inspiring choice.
Marilyn is disappointed that she's not working at one of the booth this year. She's been involved in many of the recent elections and has really enjoyed it but decided this year to retire.
I'm reading an Agatha Christie novel at the moment and was intrigued when Poirot said, 'Ne vous fachez pas!' It means, in English, 'Don't upset yourself'. I remember Mum saying 'Don't fash yourself' if we were getting agitated and I didn't realise she was speaking French.
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