Author: johblogs

May 2025

https://theconversation.com/a-living-collective-study-shows-trees-synchronise-electrical-signals-during-a-solar-eclipse-255499?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=bylinecopy_url_button

“The spruce trees not only responded to the solar eclipse – they actively anticipated it, by synchronising their bioelectrical signals hours in advance.”

https://www.cfecfw.org.au/a-gold-card-could-be-lifesaving-for-kids-in-care-say-doctors-carers-and-young-advocates

“Prof Blythe highlighted how gaps in health information not only hinder treatment but cause further trauma. “Children are made to retell their stories to each new specialist. It’s retraumatising. If the government is the legal guardian, then it must act like a parent and ensure continuity of care.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-05/lauren-brincat-lock-up-newcastle-when-do-i-breathe-randwick/105212458

“Her aim? To use art to explore and respond to the ways we value care and wellbeing in our communities.”

https://theconversation.com/why-its-important-to-read-aloud-to-your-kids-even-after-they-can-read-themselves-256089?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=bylinecopy_url_button

“When you are reading to your child, they have your full attention, which also makes the time special.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/elifshafak/p/what-one-thousand-and-one-nights?

“Reading is, and has always been, an act of resilience.

Writing is, and has always been an act of resistance.”

March 2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-singing-to-the-beloved-in-times-of-crisis/id1465445746?i=1000696748899

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-16-fashion-icon/id1779506603?i=1000696463170

I’m thinking a lot about ‘care’ this month. I’ve spent a lot of time in hospitals over the past six months and felt the impact of having caring nurses looking after my dad. Those kindnesses mean so much to me and him and all who love him. Working with people can be pretty challenging. As a teacher my care factor varies throughout the day. I wish it were always at full strength. I am trying to imagine a world where caring for one another is easier. People who are around others in their work have so much power to make someone’s day.