 Introduction Not only do I provide the top 20 deathbed regrets and how to avoid them, but I do it 5 times for each of the following areas Relationships and Personal Connections Personal Growth and Experiences Health and Well-being Personal Identity and Expression Legacy and Impact Here are the top 20 deathbed regrets, 80 more … Read more
The Lucky Country? During 2018, I wrote the blog ‘The Lucky Country – why do so many Australians complain?’. It is an excellent time to repeat a few reasons, add more and answer the question, ‘Is Australia still the lucky country?‘ Why ask? I hear too many Australians complaining about life, but I get many … Read more
A quick introduction As today is Father’s Day in Australia, my blog is about 20 characteristics of a good father. The 20 characteristics of a good father Loving: A good father shows unconditional love to his children. His love isn’t based on performance, achievements, or behaviour. Children feel valued and cherished by his consistent affection. … Read more
The Australian Voice Referendum – to vote YES or NO in the Australian Voice Referendum The Australian Voice Referendum is a significant step in the nation’s journey towards recognizing and reconciling with its Indigenous population. This referendum aims to amend the Australian Constitution to formally acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and provide … Read more
The Australian Voice Referendum – to vote YES or NO in the Australian Voice Referendum The Australian Voice Referendum is a significant step in the nation’s journey towards recognizing and reconciling with its Indigenous population. This referendum aims to amend the Australian Constitution to formally acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and provide … Read more
In remembrance of Joyce Dorothy Duthie My mother, Joyce Dorothy Duthie, sadly passed away on Monday 4th of May 2020 at age 96. This blog shares memories of her life, taken from the funeral held on Wednesday 13th May 2020. This blog shares the memorial card Photos and video of Joyce welcome – Doug Oakley … Read more
The Lucky Country Is a book by Donald Horne and many people called Australia ‘the lucky country’. Although the term is now meant to be a favourable comment, the original context in the book was a negative statement. Horne’s book title is found in the last chapter: “Australia is a lucky country run mainly by … Read more
Why a blog called WheelchairJohn? WheelchairJohn shares how I navigate life with an acquired disability as a Christian. Life isn’t about what happens to you. Life is about how you respond to what happens to you. Email me here. What happened to you? At age 44, I almost died and acquired a complete SCI (Spinal … Read more
