Week 13 of 2026

 

Good morning, I hope all are well I have been up since 4.20am as I woke up and felt awake, it is currently 5.15am the temp is 19c or 66f, I had a good 8hrs of sleep.

It is now 7am, I not long ago took rubbish out to the bin and put the bird seed out and now it is raining.

It stopped raining by lunch time, and I had a nap between 11 and 12.

We got pizza for lunch that’s what Tim preferred.

Blain came down to talk to Papa about motorbikes he is thinking about getting his bike licence.

Steps: 5,196 = 2.6k’s or 1.6miles

I had 8hrs of sleep and feel good this morning as I do most mornings, it is currently 5.15am and 20c or 61f. I am going shopping at Kmart with Sue; Kmart is a discount variety store and a very popular one at that.

I have gained some weight, and my shorts are a bit tight, I will need to fix that.

Shopping went well found a few things on the clearance racks.

Steps: 4,984 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

I had a good 9hrs of sleep woke up just before the alarm feeling great, it is currently 5.15am and 19c or 66f.

It is now 6.15 and I have cleaned the kitchen swept out the kitchen, hallway, lounge-room and the ramp out the front.

Dr Babu’s rooms called to let me know the problem with my burry vision isn’t connected to Parkinson’s.

Steps: 8,621 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

Slept ok not great but not too shabby either had around 7.5hours. Been up since 4am, it is currently 5.45am the temp is 19c or 66f.

I have already started the washing and unpacked the dishwasher as well as the usual wash and dressed and moisturise my upper body. I have also checked my emails and have tabs opened ready to read.

Turned out to be a warm day but I only need the fans going and the doors open.

Steps:6,108 = 3k’s or 1.7 miles

Had a good night got 9.5hrs of sleep woke feeling great, I have already cleaned the kitchen mess left by Tim last night.

It is currently 5.30am and 19c or 66f we are heading for a top temp of 31c or 87f.

By early afternoon I had to turn the air con on as I started sweating.

By 5.30pm I started to feel very tired and just want to go to bed.

Tim will be home late at 8pm he usually gets home around 5.30pm but he has a charter after his school run.

Steps: 8,101 = 4k’s or 2.2miles

Had a good night, but was up at 4.10 as I was awake and couldn’t see the point just laying there. It is currently 5am and 18c or 64f, it is supposed to only reach 21c today.

It has been a cold day I went to have a nap but only managed 50minutes before there was someone at the door, it was the postie with a package for Tim.

By 2pm I started to feel unwell, however it didn’t last long so that was good.

Tim rang to let me know he would be late home around 7.15pm he thought.

It is now 7.10pm and I am off to bed I am so tired, Tim isn’t home, but he should be soon.

Steps: 6,100 = 3k’s or 1.7miles

Up early again at 4.10am as I was awake, it is currently 4.30am and its 16c or 64f and my BGL was 6.2.

Jess came over when she got home from work to drop off her shirt and while we were talking Tim came out worried he was late for work, I told him it’s Saturday and he is fine to go back to bread.

Tim caught a bus up to Charlestown to do some shopping, I was going to go with him but changed my mind.

I had a nap after Tim got back from shopping; I am having a good day.

Steps: 5,151 = 2.5k’s or 1.5 miles

 

 

 

Caturday with Luca

 

Hello everyone, this is Luca and this week I am allowing you to see some photos of me wrapped up in a favourite blanket. Don’t I look every so cute. 

Can you see the Caturday picture thing it has my name on it, I like that.

 

Photo Friday

 

I have a question for everyone.

What do you think of this?

Is it evil?

Cataracts

 

Hello everyone today we are looking at cataracts how many of us know what that is.

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which normally sits just behind the iris and focuses light. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision gradually becomes blurry, hazy, or dim, much like looking through a fogged‑up window. Cataracts are extremely common with age and are one of the leading cases of vision impairment worldwide.

How does having cataracts feel, well from what I could find out this, blurred or foggy vision, glare or halos around lights usually at night. There is a sensitivity to bright lights and the need for brighter light when doing stuff and reading. There can be Double vision in one eye.

These symptoms usually develop slowly, and early cataracts may cause no noticeable problems.

Why do cataracts happen well over time, the proteins that make up the lens break down and clump together, forming cloudy patches. The most common causes are ageing, UV exposure from sunlight, family history of cataracts, diabetes, long‑term steroid use, smoking or previous eye injury or surgery

In rare cases, babies can be born with cataracts (congenital cataracts).

Often an optometrist will diagnose cataracts during a comprehensive eye exam. This is why regular eye exams are recommended from age 40 onward, even without symptoms.

There is no medication, diet, or eye drop that can reverse cataracts. Treatment depends on how much they affect daily life.

In the early stage’s things like stronger lighting, updated glasses, and anti‑glare sunglasses may help.

However, when vision is significantly affected cataract surgery is the only effective treatment. This involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens (an intraocular lens, or IOL)

The procedure is quick (about 30 minutes), usually done under local anaesthetic, and has a very high success rate. Most people notice clearer vision within days.

You can’t completely prevent them, but you can reduce risk or slow progression by wear UV‑blocking sunglasses and a hat outdoors, quit smoking, make sure your diabetes is under control and have regular eye exams.

Links to other posts

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/friendly-fill-ins.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-poser.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/tuesday-4_0809460484.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-stealing_23.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/sunday-stealing_23.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/03/sharing-my-world.html

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Dogs

Ok this was suppose to be yesterdays post but I forgot to post  it, silly   me

 

I have written in the past about domestic cats but couldn’t find a post about domestic dogs, so here is one.

What are domestic dogs well they are a subspecies of the gray wolf, belonging to the family Canidae. They are one of the two most widespread domestic animals on Earth the other is the cat.

Dogs were the first species ever domesticated, long before livestock or crops but maybe not cats.

Domestication is thought to have begun 20,000–40,000 years ago, archaeological remains of clearly domestic dogs appear 14,000–17,500 years ago.

It is thought that early wolves likely were self‑domesticated by scavenging near human camps, and that humans favoured wolves that were less fearful, more tolerant, and better at reading human cues.

Dogs evolved a powerful ability to digest starch-rich foods thanks to extra copies of the AMY2B amylase gene — often 7× more than wolves, with some dogs having up to 30 copies. This allows them to break down carbohydrates from human food scraps.

Selective breeding created the widest range of any land mammal think Chihuahua to Great Dane, also coat types, head shapes, e

Dogs are hyper-social animals shaped to live alongside humans. They communicate by barking to signal territory, threat, boredom, or desire for attention.

We all know that they sniff other dogs’ rear ends to gather chemical information about identity, reproductive status, diet, and emotional state.

Dogs excel at interpreting human gestures, tone, and facial expressions, a skill far more developed than in wolves.

The idea that 1 human year = 7 dog years is an oversimplification as small dogs age more slowly and the really large breeds age faster. Also breed differences play a part in their aging beagles age differently from similarly sized breeds.

Puppies begin vaccinations at 6 weeks, with boosters at intervals and later every three years for core vaccines. s

Dogs evolved to do the following, seek human attention, understand human cues, form strong emotional attachments.

In think we all know that the Great Dane is the tallest dog regularly reach 71–86cm tall at the shoulder, with some individuals standing over 7 feet tall on hind legs.

The heaviest Dog Breed is the English Mastiff which typically weigh 54–104kg or 120–230lbs. Other giant breeds include Saint Bernard, Newfoundland and the Irish Wolfhound.]

The smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua weighing between 0.9 -2.7kg or 2-6lb, there are other tiny breeds such as Russian Toy, Toy Poodle and Pomeranian. 

I may write more about some of the breeds.

 

History of Chocolate in Australia

 

 

Well, here we are at another Monday and today we are looking at the history of chocolate in Australia.

Chocolate arrival in Australia sometime between late 1700s to Early 1800s, it came with European colonists, but it was rare and expensive. Which is why it was considered a luxury item for the wealthy, imported in small quantities.

By the mid–late 1800s with improved shipping, trade routes, and advances in manufacturing made chocolate more widely available. Confectionery shops began appearing in major cities, such as Sydney and Melbourne.

Australia’s own chocolate industry began to take shape in the early 20th century, with several brands that still exist today. Those companies establish our chocolate identity by blending European techniques with local tastes. The turning point came in the 1920’s with the establishment of a major Cadbury factory in Claremont, Tasmania in 1922.

This dramatically increased local production and made chocolate affordable nationwide. Cadburys has shaped Australian chocolate culture. It is the go-to chocolate brand in most if not all of the country.

By the 1950s through to the 1980s, chocolate was to become deeply woven into Australian life. At Easter there was mass‑produced eggs became a national tradition. Cadbury began making Easter eggs in 1875, producing their very first chocolate egg from dark chocolate with a smooth, plain surface. Helping to transform Easter into the chocolate‑filled celebration we know today.

At Christmas boxed chocolates and novelty treats became common gifts.

Local flavours emerged, such as honeycomb, mint, and fruit and nut combinations.

In the 1970s and onward, boutique chocolatiers began experimenting with native ingredients such as wattleseed, lemon myrtle and macadamia.

Around this time Artisan producers focused on premium ingredients and craftsmanship, mirroring global trends.

Nowadays there is a thriving, diverse chocolate scene consisting of global giants Cadbury, Nestlé and Lindt. As well as historic local brands Haigh’s, Darrell Lea and Ernest Hillier.

Australia’s chocolate industry is now vibrant, competitive, and culturally significant, with strong consumer interest in sustainability, ethical sourcing, and premium quality.