Good Afternoon Everyone,

Today for our family it is a special day.
It's the first anniversary of my mum's
death. Our thoughts go back to last year
this time when mum passed away. I don't
think one is ever ready to experience the
death of their mother - they are always
so present in our lives. The blessing is that
she passed peacefully and that she knew she
was loved. We will miss her - always.

Foxy,

Lovely thoughts, the Day will always be especially special to you.

Jayb,

Don't knock the Indigenous Weaving Industry, they could shew us all some clues, have you never heard of the vast amounts of cotton that was grown in the far west.

"Cotton is seen as a fairly key component for the sustainability of this region," Mr Engelke said."
http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-08-09/cotton-harvest-comeback-in-the-ord/10082328

Foxy regards and best wishes after the first year without you mum
While we live part of them will too, in our memory's
No good beating about the bush
Saw 5.000 marched against the day in Sydney
Changed channels
But noted most had no first nation blood
Now in truth, many have as much white blood as any of us
Some times activism does more harm than good
Hottest day so far today, still 37 in my lounge room, not game to read out side
Yet on the coast? 32 out side

Hi Is Mise and Belly,

Thanks for your kind words. January 26th will
always be a special day. Not only because it's
the day that my mum died but it's also
my youngest son's wedding anniversary.
Much was lost on this day, but at the same time -
much was gained. We've got a lovely daughter-in-law,
and two grand-children that bring us so much
joy. Also, knowing that mum died peacefully and
knew that she was loved - was a blessing.

As far as Áustralia Day is concerned? It's up to the
voters to decide whether the date should be changed
or not. Personally I'd leave it as is. At least for
now. When and if we become a Republic - we can take
another look.

I want to expand on my view more harm than good would come from forcing a change of day
Yes do gooder,s and just good folk want to change the day
But yesterday we saw a few truly offensive protests
Mostly whites
In my view telling the majority, any time, on any thing, they must bend to a minority is breeding distrust in government
Yes make the day, as we have, a day to remember the past
But never forget had Cook not found the place others would have
In all things find the middle ground
And change the day protesters are not near the middle