What do you do in Adelaide?

National Geographic has created a 2 minute video about South Australia. I sometimes see koalas and kangaroos and I live in the outer suburbs. I see the hills on one side and the ocean on the other no matter where I drive around here. The views are spectacular. We do what we want but we have a chance to enjoy nature and so lots of South Australians bush walk, bike ride, surf, snorkel , skateboard, sail, fish. We can be pretty active. We like walking our dogs, going to the coffee shop, shopping. We like helping others so we volunteer when we are called or we just volunteer anyway. We like road tripping down the coast or around the wine regions. We like camping, family nights, fun nights, reading. We are big readers. We love music and art. We love gaming. The South Australia Facebook page gives you a really good overview of what it is like here. We have the time and space to do what we want and be what we want and pursue our passions and interests. On the other hand , we might just veg out in front of the TV or out the back. 

Wouldn't it be nice?

The original video is here and was made as a Christmas message. It is so cheerful and positive. Such a nice reminder we have kind people in the world.

Don Ritchie

"To my fellow Australians, never be afraid to speak to those who you feel are in need. Always remember the power of the simple smile, a helping hand, a listening ear and a kind word."

Photo and quote: ABC News

Were it not for Don Ritchie  160 Australians would not be here. He lives opposite The Gap , a notorious place in Sydney for committing suicide. Most people don't like to talk about it. Don has kept watch and saved so many lives. He deserves his Australia Day award because he has shown us that suicide attempts are something we CAN deal with . We CAN make a difference. We are not powerless. He has done so much more than that and the article outlines it, but given we have some very difficult times to manage with the widespread flooding in Australia , Don has shown us we can manage even the unimaginable and make a difference.