Do you believe that every human being has a right to have water … for free?
Back in 2013, Peter Brabeck the Chairman of the Board of Nestlé upset the world when he began pushing for the privatization and control of water across the world. He created such a furore that he back-tracked his initial statement and gave his reasons.
Before I go into what those reasons were, let
I honestly didn’t think I’d be experiencing country life again.
It would have to be at least 18 years since I’ve lived in the country. Like, really in the country!
So why am I here?
I left the last house-sit not quite two weeks ago. Yes, I apologise to those who are following me (all two of you), who are actually interested in where I am.
My new “digs”
France has done it again, this time the supermarkets have been told to stop food waste.
It is now illegal for French supermarkets to throw out good food in a bid to stop the huge food waste that goes on.
It’s not the first time France has come up with environmental and social laws.
Last year the French government came out with a law that all new buildings in commercial zones must
Same suburb, different street.
Straight off the plane from Sydney and onto the next house-sit. This time I’m back in Papamoa, but now I have the added delight of only an 8-minute walk to the beach.
Have been for a few walks around the blocks, as I do because I’m nosey, and the development is still in full swing here
A massive exercise ensued on Friday
as I packed up from Lily’s home and got myself to the airport – a three hour drive – in time to catch my flight to Sydney.
You know that saying “The best laid plans ….”?? Well it sure applied on Friday. The aim was to be away from Lily’s by 10 a.m. Hah! not a chance, especially