I have started writing comments on on-line articles and letters to the editors of newspapers, and since the comments have been favourably received and the letters have been published I will gather a few of my thoughts together in this blog.

Coincidentally, today is the fortieth anniversary of my first day at boarding school, which I think was the first Tuesday in September, 1969. I was seven, but one of my clearest memories is of walking up the stairs to the third floor, following two “masters” who were carrying my school trunk. I think it was Mr Gorringe the Science Master and Mr Welham, who taught Maths.

I enjoy thinking about the past, even the bad times, but I also set goals for the future and try to make the most of now.  Most people consider me to be optimistic, but living in Australia, a privileged person in a privileged community, I count my blessings every day.