Multitasking

 

Today I am writing about multitasking, something I do often but of course it has pros and cons, so I asked Google what these pros and cons are here is what I was told, in my own words because that’s how I roll.

Surveys show that around 70–90% of people multitask in some form during a typical day, depending on how multitasking is defined. The most solid, recent figures come from workplace and digital‑device studies.

I listen to an audiobook each morning while checking emails and reading blog posts and during the day I may hove the TV on playing something on YouTube while working on the computer writing things like this.

However, research on attention and task switching suggests that multitasking is not always as productive as it appears.

One advantage of multitasking is that it can help people manage simple or routine activities more efficiently. For example, folding laundry while listening to an audiobook or walking while making a phone call may save time without significantly reducing performance. In these cases, one task is usually automatic enough that it does not require full attention.

Multitasking can also create a sense of momentum. When people have many small responsibilities, moving between them can help them feel productive and responsive. It may be especially useful in roles where quick reactions are needed, such as customer service, event coordination, or managing household responsibilities.

However, the main disadvantage of multitasking is that most complex tasks cannot truly be done at the same time. Instead, the brain rapidly switches attention from one task to another. This switching can slow people down, increase mistakes, and make it harder to remember details. The American Psychological Association describes these “switching costs” as a drain on efficiency, especially when tasks are unfamiliar or mentally demanding.

Multitasking may also reduce the quality of work. Writing, studying, problem-solving, and decision-making usually require sustained concentration. When attention is divided by notifications, conversations, or unrelated tasks, people may produce work that is less accurate, less creative, or less thoughtful. Over time, constant switching can also contribute to mental fatigue and stress.

So how many of my followers multitask and feel it is a pro not a con.

Why We Need Oxygen

 

Today I am writing a bit about why we need oxygen 

We need oxygen because it helps our bodies make energy. Every cell in the body needs energy to do its job, such as helping us move, think, grow, heal, and stay alive. Oxygen works with the food we eat, especially glucose, so our cells can release energy through a process called cellular respiration.

When we breathe in, oxygen enters our lungs and then moves into our blood. The blood carries oxygen around the body to all our cells. Inside the cells, oxygen helps turn food into a form of energy called ATP, which powers important body activities like heartbeat, breathing, muscle movement, and brain function.

Without enough oxygen, cells cannot make enough energy. This can make a person feel weak, dizzy, or confused, and if oxygen is missing for too long, cells can become damaged or die. That is why oxygen is essential for life.

When we exercise, our muscles work harder and need more energy. To make this extra energy, our cells need more oxygen. This is why we start breathing faster and deeper, because our lungs are bringing more oxygen into the body and removing more carbon dioxide.

Our heart also beats faster during exercise. This helps pump oxygen-rich blood to the muscles more quickly so they can keep moving. After exercise, we may keep breathing heavily for a little while because the body is still bringing in oxygen and helping the muscles recover.

 

Week 30 of 2026

 

5JEANNIE’S BIRTHDAY

I had a good night, I got up at 4.50am, the temp is 11c or 52f. I am feeling good.

Tim went to help a workmate with something this morning he was gone around 4hrs.

Tim found a small screw in one of the tyres, he was able to remove it and plug the hole and pump it up.

It has been a cool, dry day.

I have a rough afternoon Parkinson’s wise and found myself in bed at 5.40pm I slept till 7.50pm when I got up for an hour or so.

Steps: 8,148 = 4.1k’s or 2.5 miles

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I was up and down during the night but manage to sleep till the alarm went off. Tim’s school has gone back, so he was up and gone by 5.30am after he left, I went and had a shower.

It was 11c or 52f

As I was getting ready for my walk I fell over, I twisted my left foot and fell on my left side I did not hit my head, but my left elbow and knee are sore.

Had an appointment with Dr Babu my neurologist via telehealth aka video all is good no change to medication, I will see her face to face in 6 months.

Tim rang at 5pm to let me know he would be late as he now is doing rail and will be hone around 10.30 – 11pm.

Steps: 6, 640

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 Had a good night slept through till 3.35am when I got up to pee, went straight back to sleep for an hour when I decided to get up.

It was 10c or 50f at 5am but warmed up during the day by 1pm it was 18c or 65f.

Sandy come over to pick up her divorce paperwork and was telling me how she had a fall and half a fall by that I mean them second time she was taking the bin out and because it was behind her when her feet slipped out from under her the bin prevented her from falling, earlier in the day she had the same thing happen her feet slipped on then wet grass and she fell backwards. She also told me how she was in a lot of pain and could barely move. I asked if she had seen a Dr she hadn’t so I told her she needs to see one. Which she did and has been sent for a CT scan, I am waiting to hear what that shows.

Steps: 8,110

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I slept well had a good 9hrs & 30 minutes getting up at 5am when the alarm went   off, I am not feeling that crash hot this morning. I don’t think I will go for a walk, but I will see how I feel around 7am.’

It was only 8c or 46f at 5am but dropped to 6c by 6.30am.

I tried twice to lay down and have a nap and both times I had someone knock at the door.

I am feeling extremely tired and generally not well I will go to bed early.

Steps: 2,361

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I slept straight through the night waking only once to pee after which I went straight back to sleep.

I did a load of washing and hung it up to dry before getting ready to go shopping. So, no walk this morning.

Around 4.30pm I started to feel extremely tired again, Tasha came and helped me get ready for bed and I lay down and slept for an hour after which I felt better.

I got up for a little while but will be going back to bed soon.

Steps: 5,462 = 3.4k’s 2.1 miles

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I had a good night but have been up since 4.10am, it is only 6c or 43f.

No breakie this morning as I have to go and have a fasting blood test when pathology opens. I also have to have the Xray done of my right knee.

Had blood taken and Xray done and home by 8.10am.

Had a good day for the most part there was a while around 5pm that I didn’t feel good but by 6.30pm I was feeling good.

Steps: 6, 749 = 4.1k’s or 2.1miles

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MICHEAL’S BIRTHDAY (son in-law)

I slept well but was up at 4am as I have a lot of pain in my left shoulder and upper arm.

It is a cold morning with a temp of only 3c or 37f.

I walked down the road and posted my letters.

Tim left for work at 9.15am he should be home by 10pm.

Sandy came over to scan more documents concerning her divorce.

Steps: 5,522 = 4.1k’s

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How we breathe

 

Today I am sharing some information about how breathing works.

When you inhale, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, making more space in the chest. This lowers pressure in the lungs, so air flows in.

When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward. The chest space becomes smaller, pressure increases, and air is pushed out.

There is also gas exchange this happens in the alveoli. Oxygen from inhaled air passes through thin alveolar walls into the bloodstream. At the same time, carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli so it can be breathed out.

Why does it matter, well out respiratory system works closely with the circulatory system. The lungs supply oxygen to the blood, and the heart pumps that oxygen-rich blood around the body. Without oxygen, cells cannot efficiently release energy from food.

There are some common respiratory conditions such as:

Asthma

Bronchitis

Pneumonia

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lung infections

Allergies affecting the airways

Then of course there is cancer and not just lung cancer but others. The cancers that affect the respiratory system are the following:

Lung cancer – the most common respiratory-system cancer; it starts in the lung tissue and can make breathing difficult.

Tracheal cancer – affects the windpipe, which carries air to and from the lungs.

Bronchial cancer – affects the bronchi, the large airways that branch into the lungs.

Laryngeal cancer – affects the voice box and can impact breathing, speaking, and swallowing.

Throat/pharyngeal cancer – can affect the upper airway and may interfere with breathing and swallowing.

Mesothelioma – a cancer of the lining around the lungs, often linked to asbestos exposure.

Metastatic cancer in the lungs – cancer that starts elsewhere in the body but spreads to the lungs.

 

Links

 

Here are this week’s links

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/fill-ins.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/lifes-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/sharing-my-world_02091239208.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/tuesday-4_01392833923.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sticky Tape

 

Today we are looking at something most people have used and something I use daily that’s sticky tape.

The term “sticky tape” is commonly used in places such as Australia and the UK, while in the US people often say, “Scotch tape” or “transparent tape.” Over time, sticky tape evolved into many specialised forms, including masking tape, packing tape, electrical tape, double-sided tape, medical tape, and duct tape.

It was invented in the early 20th century as a practical solution to an everyday industrial problem: how to seal, mask, or hold materials together cleanly without using messy glue, string, or pins.

In the 1920s, 3M employee Richard Gurley Drew was working with car manufacturers, who needed a better way to create neat two-tone paint jobs on automobiles. Painters were using heavy paper and adhesive methods that often damaged the fresh paint or left uneven edges. Drew developed a pressure-sensitive masking tape in 1925, which could stick temporarily and be removed more cleanly.

A few years later, he helped create a clear version of pressure-sensitive tape. In 1930, 3M introduced Scotch® Cellulose Tape, a transparent adhesive tape made with cellophane. It became especially popular during the Great Depression because people used it to repair torn paper, mend household items, seal packages, and make things last longer rather than replacing them.

In short, sticky tape was invented not as a novelty, but as a clever industrial fix that became one of the most useful everyday tools in homes, schools, offices, and workshops.

 

 

Week 29 of 2026

 

Had a decent night sleep was up at 4.20am it is a cold morning with a temp of 9c or 48f and I have to put the heater on as I am that cold.

Went for my walk a bit later than usual as it was too cold at 6.40am so I went at 7.40am and only did a short walk. At this time, it is 12c or 53f.

I have felt good most of the day, did the housework and feed the birds.

This evening Tim started to sort through his receipts for his tax return, and he was getting annoyed as he didn’t have a table and he didn’t ask me to move so I didn’t. I just ignored his frustration.

Steps: 5,529 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

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Had a decent night sleep was up at 5am when the alarm went off. It is only 5c or 41f at 6am.

I had a letter to post off so I did that when I went for my morning walk, it was cold, but walking warmed me up a tad.

Tim is complaining he has no motivation and I do get that I blame the cold.

Sue came over to take me to pick up scrips from the chemist and some documents I had printed at Officeworks.

It is warm in the sun but otherwise its cold top temp was 16c or 60f

Steps: 4,138 = 2k’s or 1.2 miles

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Had an ok night was up at 4.30am and it was only 5c again, Tim is working today.

I did a load of washing and have hung it up to dry with the clothes hoists in the lounge area with the heater on and in front of the clothes. So, I can warm the room and dry the clothes.

I finished putting the clothes hanger together and it is now in the spare room with Tim’s shirts hanging on it.

It warmed up during the day, and I ended up opening the doors and turning the heater off.

Paid our power bill we owed $274 the bill was for $500 but I pay $10 a week off it.

Steps: 7,598 = 3k’s or 2.4miles

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Had an ok night was up at 4.30am and it was only 5c again, Tim is working today.

I didn’t go for a walk as it was too cold, and I didn’t feel steady on my legs.

I am using the vibration board twice a day for 15 minutes at a time.

I tried to go for a walk around 1.50pm but only managed 10 minutes as I was cold and unsteady and the cold weather made me start coughing and wheezing.

Every day around 5pm when the cold night air starts, I start coughing and wheezing, Tim says I sound awful.

Steps: 4,136 = 2.1k’s or 1.2miles

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, I’m feeling good this morning but no walk as it is raining.

It is another cold morning with the temp being 9c or 48f, I have a Dr appointment this morning.

Saw the doctor have to have an Xray and ultrasound done of my right knee.

Sandy came over to use my computer she had to scan and attach some documents to something online. She had Skylar with her. She is divorcing Ed.

Around midday Tim walked in he dropped some people off around the corner and came home to have lunch before he goes back at 2pm to pick them up.

Steps count is low today only 3,199

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, I’m feeling good this morning not sure if I will go for a walk as it is wet outside.

Sue and I went to see Jeannie, it was a nice visit, there was a fair bit of laughing.

Tim set up the new house phones.

Steps: 4,136 = 2.1k’s or 1.2miles

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I woke when the alarm went off this morning, after a good night sleep doesn’t feel as cold this morning the temp is 11c or 52f.

It stopped raining long enough for me to go for a walk.

It has rained on and off all day and has been cold most of the day but not cold enough for the heater. Unless you’re Tasha her house is so hot it’s like being in a sauna.

Steps:4,159 = 2.3k’s or 1.2 miles

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Friday

This week we have a photo of my sister Jeanie, it is her birthday on Monday

Parkinson's and the cold

As most of those who read my posts will know I have Parkinson’s Disease and since it is winter here, I am writing a bit about how the cold can affect people with Parkinson’s Disease

On thing I find is how hard it is for me to warm up once I become cold, I also feel the cold more. This is because Parkinson’s affects movement and can also affect the nervous system, which helps control body temperature.

I feel the cold weather makes my tremors more noticeable. I also find I suffer from shivering more. I have read that is common for some people to feel more tired because their body is working harder to stay warm and move comfortably.

Another common effect of cold weather is increased stiffness. When muscles are cold, they can tighten and feel less flexible. For a person with Parkinson’s, this can make rigidity, slowness, and everyday movements worse. Tasks such as walking, getting dressed, using buttons, or holding objects may take more effort than usual.

Mobility and balance can also be affected. In cold, wet, or icy weather, people with Parkinson’s may move more slowly and have a higher risk of falling. Stiff muscles, slower reactions, slippery paths, and bulky winter clothing can all make walking less steady.

To reduce these problems, it can help to dress in warm layers, keep hands and feet covered, warm up indoors before going outside, wear shoes with good grip, and allow extra time when walking in cold conditions.

The cold weather has prevented me from going for a walk the last couple of mornings, due to me finding it difficult to walk as my legs and feet feel heavy. I don’t feel safe as it is harder to pick me feet up and I am shuffling about.

 

  

Respiratory System

 

This week we are starting to look at the human respiratory system I will be doing a few posts about this topic over the next few weeks.

We need a constant supply of oxygen to stay alive, our respiratory system is what allows us to obtain oxygen from the air and to get rid of carbon dioxide which is the waste it is a gas produced by cells.

Our respiratory is made up of the following parts.

Nose and nasal cavity: Filter, warm, and moisten incoming air.

Mouth: An alternate pathway for air, especially during exercise or congestion.

Pharynx: The throat area that carries air from the nose/mouth toward the larynx.

Larynx: Also called the voice box; helps produce sound and protects the airway.

Trachea: The windpipe, which carries air down into the chest.

Bronchi: Two main branches from the trachea, one going to each lung.

Bronchioles: Smaller branching airways inside the lungs.

Alveoli: Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

Lungs: The main organs of breathing.

Diaphragm: A dome-shaped muscle under the lungs that drives breathing.

More next week.

Week 28 of 2026

 

I had a good night went to bed at 8pm and the next thing I knew it was 2.40am and I had to get up and pee, and thankfully I went straight back to sleep and the next thing it was 5am and time to get up.

It was 9c or 48f at 5am

I went for my walk and the lady from number 29 stopped me and asked me if I go for a walk every day and was I new to the street, I said yes, I am walking each day but no I have lived here since May 1988. She asked if I crochet my bag and I said no my daughter did. I can’t remember what she said but I mentioned that I had a transgender grandchild who I love and support. She said something about the demons infecting my grandchild and did I believe in God I said I did but I am as religious as my husband. She said she would like to talk to me more and I should go and have a cuppa with her I don’t remember what I said about that.

It has been cold all day our top temp was only 15c or 59f.

Steps:6,359 = 3.2k’s or 1.9miles

I had another good night slept for around 9hrs and today it is 10c or   50f and it is wet outside.

No walk this morning due to the rain, it is also really cold day. Top temp only 16c or 60f, had the heater on more than usual today.

I asked Tim to take up Tasha’s pants today, it is now 5.45pm and he is asleep in his chair, and they still are not done. He better do them before he goes to bed tonight.

Well at around 7.30pm he decided to do the hemming, and he was in a right mood as the scissors wouldn’t cut and he was throwing them around this pissed me off. He complained that Tasha wasn’t here to help and when asked what he wanted her to do he replied he didn’t know. I ended up going to bed at 8pm without telling him as I was done with his attitude.

Not many steps today as I didn’t leave the house.

Steps:3,533 = 1.7k’s or 1.5miles

I had another good night slept for around 9hrs and today it is 10c or   50f and it is wet outside.

No walk this morning due to the rain, it is also really cold day.

Tim left at 7.15am he will be home on Friday.

Tasha wasn’t happy with the job Tim did on taking up her pants and she managed to do it herself.

I hemmed a pair of my pants by hand.

It has rained on and off all day

Tasha rang and told me that she was able to undo and redo her pants and was disgusted at the job he had done. She said she will do my pants if I want her too.

Steps: 4098 = 2k’s or 1.2miles

I slept well didn’t wake at all during the night. It has been raining but it has stopped.

I went for a short walk just down to post my letters but found it hard to keep my eyes open and my legs felt heavy.

I am having a restless day.

It started raining again around 4pm

Steps: 5,988 = 3k’s or 1.8miles

I slept well again, woke only once at 3.30am to pee then I went straight back to sleep waking again when the alarm went off. It is wet outside but not that cold. The temp is 11c or 51f

Thankfully it hasn’t rained for most of the day.  No walk this morning as I have to get ready to go shopping.

Sue and I went shopping but I wasn’t good by the time I got home I was struggling then I remembered I hadn’t had breakie. So, I had something to eat I felt much better.

I did my morning housework after 11am when I was more with it

Steps:6,398 = 3.2k’s or 1.9miles

Not the best night was in bed early as I was feeling unwell and decided to go to bed early, I woke around 9.30pm and sat and talked to Tim for a while.

It is 8c or 46f, it was cold when I went for my walk I extended the distance a tad more.

It has been a cold day top temp of only 15c.

I have started moving the vibration board to in front of the computer chair much better place for me use it. I am getting used to it again after not having one for ages.

Tim has no work till Tuesday.

Steps: 6590=3.4k’s

Had a decent night sleep was up at 4.20am had a shower and did the usual housework and went for a walk as I usually do.

It is a cold morning with a temp of 9c or 48f.

I have tossed the towels into wash and then they will go into the dryer.

Sandy rang and asked if she could use my computer and I said yes, she will be here soonish. As it turned out Sandy didn’t come over, she had a phone call and had to put it off till maybe tomorrow.

Tim cooked lunch and then he decided to use the Gerni pronounced gurney to clean the ramp out the front

Blain came to see me and as usual it was good to see him.

Steps:7,010 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

 

 

 

This weeks links

 

Here are this weeks links

 https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-fruity-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/sharing-my-world_02048920768.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/getting-to-know-me_01053765882.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/getting-to-know-me.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Braille writing machines

 

I’m wrapping up my posts about eyes with a little about how braille works.

Braille can be written using slates & styluses, mechanical braillewriters, electronic braille keyboards, braille notetakers, refreshable braille displays, and braille embossers. Here is a bit about each method.

Slate and Stylus

This is a simple, portable tool used to punch braille dots into paper, works like “paper and pencil” for braille. However, it requires writing backwards so the dots read correctly when the paper is flipped.

Mechanical Braillewriter aka a Brailler

This works like a typewriter with six keys (one for each braille dot), plus space, backspace, and carriage return. The most famous model is the Perkins Brailler.

Then there are High‑tech braille writing machines these are Electronic Braille Keyboards.

These devices have keys arranged to type braille directly such as the Orbit Writer or the Hable. They can be used with smartphones, tablets, or computers.

Electronic Braille Notetakers

These are all‑in‑one devices combining a braille keyboard, refreshable braille display, and speech output. They are used for word processing, email, web browsing, and classroom note‑taking.

Refreshable Braille Displays

This is not for embossing paper, but for writing digitally in braille. It has pins that rise and fall to show braille characters from a computer or phone.

There are also Machines that print braille

Braille Embossers (Braille Printers)

This converts digital text into raised braille dots on thick paper. It can be used in schools, libraries, and transcription centres.

There is also Braille Translation Software which is used with embossers, and converts print text into braille before printing.

 

Giant Huntsman Spider

 

This week I am writing about another spider this time we are looking at the giant huntsman spider this is a very large species of huntsman spider.

It’s famous because it has the largest leg span of any known spider, reaching about 25–30 cm — roughly the size of a dinner plate. Its body is much smaller, around 4.6 cm long.

This spider can be found mainly in Laos, especially in caves and cave-like habitats. It was formally described in 2001 by German arachnologist Peter Jäger after being found in a cave. It is not found in Australia even though Australia does have large huntsman spiders.

It’s yellowish-brown with long, sideways-facing legs, giving it a crab-like stance. Huntsman spiders are built for speed rather than web-building.

When it comes to their food it eats insects and may also take small vertebrates such as small reptiles or rodents, which is why they actively chases prey which is different to normal web-spinning spiders.

Despite its size, it is not considered dangerous to humans. A bite would usually be defensive and is generally described as causing mild symptoms rather than serious harm.

So even though it looks terrifying because of its huge legs and speed, because it’s a reclusive cave-dwelling predator not found in a lot of places it isn’t regarded as a serious threat to people.

 

Week 27 of 2026

 

I had a good night sleep around 9hrs, and I was up at 4.30am, at that time it was 10c or 50f.

I went for a walk at 6.45am it was a longer walk as I got home at 7.30am.

By 9am it is 12c or 53.6f, around 10.30am I had to turn the heater on for a bit as the cold room was giving me a headache.

Steps: 8,137 = 4k’s or 2.5miles

I had a decent night sleep was awake and up at 4.30am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

Sue and I had Dr appointments, after which we went to Big W looking for long sleeve tops and leggings, I bought two tops and one pair of leggings, Sue bought two tops and two pair of leggings.

Tim is off today and said he is catching the bus into the courthouse he wants to try and get out of jury duty.

He was successful in getting out of jury duty, so he is happier.

This afternoon he has been working on ramps for the trailer, one is done the other will have to wait till his next day off.

Steps: 5,710 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

I slept well managed around 7.5hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, Tim is working all day.

It is 11c or 52f at 5am.

I only walked around the driveway today as I was waiting for Woolies grocery delivery.

The day has warmed up.

I washed the ramp out the front and got the bottom of my pants got wet.

I was surprised when Tasha arrived at 6.30pm to help me get ready for bed, I was already in my nightie but had her moisturise my feet and put socks on me.

Steps: 8,613 = 4.3k’s or 2.6 miles

I slept well managed around 7.5hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

Tim got up at 6.30am and will be working most of the day.

I did the usual housework and went for my walk and even though I was exhausted when I got home, I felt good.

It warmed up during the middle of the day. Reaching around 19c or 66f.

Steps: 7,236 = 3.6k’s or 2.1miles 

I slept well managed around 8hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

After my shower I had to do another load of washing as during the cold months Tim wears 3 shirts under his work shirt.

I didn’t go for a walk due to it being cold and wet outside and after I had hung the washing up to dry, I just didn’t feel like going for a walk.

I did manage to answer 3 letters and sweep out the front and vacuum twice.

Steps: 5,643 = 2.8k’s or 1.7 miles

I slept well managed around 8hrs of sleep, yet again. I was up at 4.20am, it is 11c or 52f at 5am.

I went for a walk and did the usual housework after which I was exhausted

Sue and I had planned to visit Dave, but he texted Sue saying he was going out.

Tim worked this morning but has; nothing else for the rest of the day.

So, he was outside working on ramps for his trailer for the rest of the day.

It turned out to be a warm day more like spring then winter.

Steps: 8,337 = 4.2k’s or 2.6miles

I slept for around 10hrs and within an hour of getting up I felt tired again. heI found Tim asleep on the lounge, he said he felt too tired to go to bed, so he just slept where he was.

It was 10c or 50f at 5am

I went for my walk but had to cut it short due to finding it hard to keep my eyes open. After getting home I put my feet up and closed my eyes for 20 minutes.

At 8am it was still 10c.

Tim has gone to Jessica’s to help her with some minor repairs to her house.

The day warmed up to 20c or 68f

He arrived home around 2.30pm and went outside to repair something on the trailer that broke on his way to Jess’s.

Around 5pm I started to cough a lot and felt tight chested, so I applied some chest rub around 6pm to see if it helps. It is helping.

Steps:7,978 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday America

 

Hello everyone, he is Australia it is the 4th of July and that it is Independence Day in the USA. So, todays post is some random facts about the date.

The independence vote happened on the 2 July, not the 4^th. The Continental Congress voted for independence on 2 July 1776, but the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on 4 July, which became the famous date.

John Adams thought Americans were celebrating on the wrong day. He believed the 2 July should be the big national holiday and reportedly refused some 4 July celebrations because of it.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration’s adoption.

The Liberty Bell is tapped, not rung, every 4 July it is tapped 13 times in honour of the original 13 colonies.

Only 1 president was born on the 4 July that was Calvin Coolidge, he was born on 4 July 1872, making his birthday unusually patriotic.

Abraham Lincoln is generally considered the country’s greatest president.

James Buchanan is generally considered the country’s worst president.

Donald Trump is the only president to have a criminal record

July Awareness

 

This morning I was visiting Melinda who had a post about July awareness she can be found here:https://lookingforthelight.blog/2026/07/02/july-2026-awareness-months-you-need-to-know/

So, I decided to do a similar post, so in Australia the big thing is Dry July which is A national campaign encouraging Australians to give up alcohol for the month to support adults living with cancer.

We also have JulEYE this is run by RANZCO’s Eye Foundation, promoting eye health and encouraging Australians to get their eyes tested.

July also has several awareness weeks they are listed here:

Kidney Action Week (1–7 July) — Raises awareness of kidney disease and encourages people to take a 2‑minute risk test.

National Diabetes Week (12–18 July) — Focuses on early detection and treatment of diabetes.

Birth Trauma Awareness Week (13–19 July) — Supports people affected by birth‑related trauma.

National Pain Week (26–31 July) — Highlights the needs of Australians living with chronic pain.

DonateLife Week (26 July – 2 August) — Promotes organ and tissue donation. 

Time for some links

 

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

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/sharing-my-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-happy-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/sharing-my-world_01900738764.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/sunday-stealing.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/friday-fill-in-on-sunday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/07/tuesday-4.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happiness

 

There is a quiet kind of happiness found in time spent with family. It lives in the familiar voices around the table, the shared laughter over small memories, and the comfort of being with people who know your story. Family time does not always need to be grand or carefully planned; often, its greatest joy comes from simple moments—cooking together, walking side by side, watching a favourite movie, or sitting in easy conversation at the end of a long day.

These moments remind us that love is built through presence. In a busy world, choosing to pause and be together becomes a gift. Family gives ordinary time a sense of belonging, turning everyday experiences into memories that stay with us. Whether the room is full of noise or wrapped in calm, being with family can make life feel warmer, steadier, and more meaningful.

 

World's Largest Spider

 

Today I thought I would share what is the largest spider in the world, it is the Goliath Birdeater which is a tarantula native to northern South America.  It has a leg span up to about 30cm and weight is up to about 179gm.

Despite the name, it rarely eats birds; it mostly eats insects, worms, frogs, and small animals.

It is not considered deadly to humans, but its bite can be painful—often compared to a wasp sting and may cause swelling, redness, and discomfort, but its venom is generally mild for people.

Its main defence is actually flicking tiny irritating hairs from its abdomen, which can cause itching, skin irritation, or eye irritation if they get into your eyes.

So, it is dangerous if handled carelessly, but it is not usually life-threatening to humans.

It lives mainly in the humid tropical rainforests of northern South America, especially in places such as Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.

Preferring warm, damp forest-floor habitats where there is plenty of leaf litter, soft soil, and cover. Rather than building webs to catch prey, it usually lives in burrows, often ones it digs itself or takes over from other animals. These burrows help it stay hidden from predators, keep moist, and avoid extreme temperatures.

It is mostly nocturnal, meaning it comes out at night to hunt insects, worms, frogs, and other small animals near the forest floor

Its lifespan depends strongly on sex as females can live a very long time for a spider — often 15 to 25 years in captivity, sometimes reported around 20+ years.

Males live much shorter lives, usually about 3 to 6 years, and often die not long after reaching maturity.

Here are a few other facts:

It makes a hissing sound: When threatened, it can rub bristles on its legs together to create a warning sound called stridulation.

It flicks irritating hairs: Instead of relying mainly on venom, it kicks tiny barbed hairs from its abdomen toward predators.

It lives in burrows: It spends much of its time hidden underground and often lines its burrow with silk.

It hunts by ambush: It does not spin a web to trap prey; it waits, then quickly grabs prey with its fangs.

Females guard egg sacs: Female Goliath birdeaters protect their egg sacs, which can contain many spiderlings.

It moults as it grows: Like other tarantulas, it sheds its outer skeleton, a vulnerable process during which it hides and avoids feeding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If measuring by leg span only, the giant huntsman spider can sometimes rival or exceed it, but the Goliath birdeater is generally considered the largest overall.