The History of Glue

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Glue may seem like an ordinary household item, but its history stretches back thousands of years. Long before modern bottles of white glue, super glue, or tape, people discovered that sticky natural substances could help them build tools, repair objects, make art, and construct furniture. The story of glue is really the story of human ingenuity: finding ways to make things hold together.

Some of the earliest adhesives were made from materials found in nature, such as tree resin, plant gums, tar, and animal products. It is believed that prehistoric people used sticky substances like birch tar to attach stone points to wooden handles, helping them make stronger spears, axes, and other tools. It is known that Egyptians used animal-based glues in woodworking, furniture making, papyrus production, and decorative objects, while Greeks and Romans used adhesives in mosaics, construction, and everyday repairs.

For many centuries, the most common glues were made by boiling animal hides, bones, or connective tissue to extract collagen. These “hide glues” were widely used by cabinetmakers, instrument makers, bookbinders, and artists. Although they were not waterproof and had to be heated before use, they were strong, reliable, and could be softened again with heat and moisture, making repairs possible.

It was during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, glue changed dramatically.  It  was in the 1800s that natural rubber adhesives appeared, and with the growth of chemistry came new products such as casein glue, nitrocellulose glue, epoxy, polyurethane, and synthetic rubber adhesives.

Of course, wars and industrial manufacturing speed  things up as stronger, faster, and more specialised adhesives were needed for vehicles, aircraft, packaging, and construction.

Today, adhesives are everywhere: in schools, homes, hospitals, electronics, cars, packaging, and even spacecraft. Modern glues can be waterproof, heat-resistant, flexible, instant-drying, or specially designed for medical use.

So from way back when to now and beyond there will many different types of ways to stick on thing to another.

The Role of the Mouth and Nose When Breathing

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This week we are looking at the role of the mouth and news when breathing.

The nose and mouth are the two main entry points for air when we breathe. Although both can bring air into the respiratory system, they have different roles. The nose is usually the preferred pathway because it filters, warms and moistens the air before it travels down the throat, through the windpipe and into the lungs. Tiny hairs and mucus inside the nose help trap dust, germs and other particles, making the air safer and more comfortable for the lungs.

The mouth acts as a second pathway for breathing. It is especially useful when the nose is blocked, such as during a cold or allergies, or when the body needs more air during exercise. However, air that enters through the mouth is not filtered, warmed or moistened as well as air that enters through the nose. This means frequent mouth breathing can sometimes lead to a dry mouth, throat irritation or poorer sleep.

Overall, the nose and mouth work together to help the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The nose protects and prepares the air for the lungs, while the mouth provides an extra route for airflow when needed.

When we have a cold, the inside of the nose can become swollen and filled with extra mucus. This makes it harder for air to pass through the nose, so breathing can feel blocked or stuffy.

Because the nose is blocked, we often start breathing more through the mouth. Mouth breathing lets air still get into the lungs, but it does not filter, warm, or moisten the air as well as the nose does. That is why a cold can sometimes make your mouth or throat feel dry.

A cold can also make us sneeze, cough, or have a runny nose because the body is trying to clear away germs and mucus.

Basic Shark Body Facts

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Sharks are fish that live mostly in the ocean. They have strong, streamlined bodies that help them move quickly through the water. Unlike many fish, a shark’s skeleton is made of cartilage, which is lighter and more flexible than bone.

·       Sharks have rough skin covered in tiny tooth-like scales called dermal denticles.

·       Most sharks have several fins, including dorsal fins on the back, pectoral fins on the sides, and a tail fin for pushing forward.

·       Sharks breathe through gills, which take oxygen from the water.

·       Their teeth are often sharp and are replaced many times during their lives.

·       Many sharks have a strong sense of smell and can detect movement in the water.

·       A shark’s tongue is called a basihyal. It is made of cartilage and usually cannot move very much. Some shakes use it to rip the flesh off their prey.

These body features help sharks find food, stay balanced, swim efficiently, and survive as ocean predators.

Week 31 of 2026

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I slept well waking once to pee and then straight back to sleep till 4.10am, when I got up to pee again and couldn’t settle so I got up. It is a cold morning the temp at 5am was 4c or 39f.

I am having a bad day Parkinson’s wise I am shaking a lot but my mind is mostly clear and working.

By 3.30pm I started to feel good, the tremor had stopped I could do stuff

Steps: 5058 = 3.1k’s or 1.9miles

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I slept well till around 4am when I woke to be and couldn’t settle again so naturally, I got up, it is now 5.20am and the temp is 5c or 41f.

I went for a nice long walk

Sue picked me up at 10.50am and took me to have the ultrasound done of my right knee.

Tasha came down at 4.30pm and helped me change into my Pj’s, I will be in bed by 7pm.

Steps:8,083=5k’s or 3miles

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I slept well till around 4am when I woke to be and couldn’t settle again so naturally, I got up, it is now 5.20am and the temp is 5c or 41f.

It is now 5.10am and the temp is 5c but should warm up later in the day.

No walk today as I have the groceries coming.

Had a not so great morning but a pretty good afternoon.

Steps: 4,193 =2.6k’s or 1.6 miles

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Had a good night, woke when the alarm went off it is 5c again. I went for my walk, and it felt good as the morning has gone on it has warmed up and I got colder how silly is that.

After a nap at 11am for 30 minutes I started to feel better. My feet started to feel hot so I tried to take my socks off but couldn’t get my right sock off I was sitting on my armchair and started to cry in frustration and the physio who was with Bear (our neighbour)came and asked me if I was ok when I said I was upset as I couldn’t get my sock off, so she came took it off for me.

Steps: 6,576 = 4k’s or 2.6 miles

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Had a good night, woke when the alarm  

Didn’t go for a walk was busy hanging the washing up to dry. Also, it was too bloody cold. It was 5c or 41f at 5am by 10am it was 13c or 55f.

I went for a nap at 11am and slept till 12.20pm, that’s unusual for me.

I thought having such a long nap I would be right for the rest of the day, I was wrong by 4pm I was starting to feel like shit again. At 5pm Tasha came down and helped me get changed for bed.

By 6.30pm I started to feel better and more with it.

Steps: 6,576 = 4k’s or 2.5 miles

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Had another good night, although I was up at 4.10am as I felt awake it is cold again the temp was 5c or 41f at 5am.

I walked down and posted some letters off, then home to sweep and vacuum before Sue picked me up. We had appointments with the podiatrist.

When Sue arrived, I was in a right state, that state being you forgot to eat breakfast you silly woman. I ate a tub to yoghurt in the car.

After the podiatrist we called in to the plaza so I could pick up my scripts.

This afternoon I sorted my meds out for the next month, not a quick task but now I am set for the month.

Tomorrow I will do Tim’s meds, he doesn’t have them done for a month like I do instead he has three weeks done in weekly lots.

Steps: 6,451 = 4k’s  

Had another good night, although I was up at 4.10am as I felt awake it is cold again the temp was 5c or 41f at 5am.

Tim not working this weekend, he also did a load of washing that I hung up to dry this morning.

No walk this morning as it is raining.

Tim went to Bunnings and was gone 2hrs he spent the rest of the day outside doing stuff.

Steps: 4,318 = 2.6k’s

Multitasking

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Today I am writing about multitasking, something I do often but of course it has pros and cons, so I asked Google what these pros and cons are here is what I was told, in my own words because that’s how I roll.

Surveys show that around 70–90% of people multitask in some form during a typical day, depending on how multitasking is defined. The most solid, recent figures come from workplace and digital‑device studies.

I listen to an audiobook each morning while checking emails and reading blog posts and during the day I may hove the TV on playing something on YouTube while working on the computer writing things like this.

However, research on attention and task switching suggests that multitasking is not always as productive as it appears.

One advantage of multitasking is that it can help people manage simple or routine activities more efficiently. For example, folding laundry while listening to an audiobook or walking while making a phone call may save time without significantly reducing performance. In these cases, one task is usually automatic enough that it does not require full attention.

Multitasking can also create a sense of momentum. When people have many small responsibilities, moving between them can help them feel productive and responsive. It may be especially useful in roles where quick reactions are needed, such as customer service, event coordination, or managing household responsibilities.

However, the main disadvantage of multitasking is that most complex tasks cannot truly be done at the same time. Instead, the brain rapidly switches attention from one task to another. This switching can slow people down, increase mistakes, and make it harder to remember details. The American Psychological Association describes these “switching costs” as a drain on efficiency, especially when tasks are unfamiliar or mentally demanding.

Multitasking may also reduce the quality of work. Writing, studying, problem-solving, and decision-making usually require sustained concentration. When attention is divided by notifications, conversations, or unrelated tasks, people may produce work that is less accurate, less creative, or less thoughtful. Over time, constant switching can also contribute to mental fatigue and stress.

So how many of my followers multitask and feel it is a pro not a con.

Why we need oxygen

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Today I am writing a bit about why we need oxygen 

We need oxygen because it helps our bodies make energy. Every cell in the body needs energy to do its job, such as helping us move, think, grow, heal, and stay alive. Oxygen works with the food we eat, especially glucose, so our cells can release energy through a process called cellular respiration.

When we breathe in, oxygen enters our lungs and then moves into our blood. The blood carries oxygen around the body to all our cells. Inside the cells, oxygen helps turn food into a form of energy called ATP, which powers important body activities like heartbeat, breathing, muscle movement, and brain function.

Without enough oxygen, cells cannot make enough energy. This can make a person feel weak, dizzy, or confused, and if oxygen is missing for too long, cells can become damaged or die. That is why oxygen is essential for life.

When we exercise, our muscles work harder and need more energy. To make this extra energy, our cells need more oxygen. This is why we start breathing faster and deeper, because our lungs are bringing more oxygen into the body and removing more carbon dioxide.

Our heart also beats faster during exercise. This helps pump oxygen-rich blood to the muscles more quickly so they can keep moving. After exercise, we may keep breathing heavily for a little while because the body is still bringing in oxygen and helping the muscles recover.

Week 30 of 2026

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5JEANNIE’S BIRTHDAY

I had a good night, I got up at 4.50am, the temp is 11c or 52f. I am feeling good.

Tim went to help a workmate with something this morning he was gone around 4hrs.

Tim found a small screw in one of the tyres, he was able to remove it and plug the hole and pump it up.

It has been a cool, dry day.

I have a rough afternoon Parkinson’s wise and found myself in bed at 5.40pm I slept till 7.50pm when I got up for an hour or so.

Steps: 8,148 = 4.1k’s or 2.5 miles

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I was up and down during the night but manage to sleep till the alarm went off. Tim’s school has gone back, so he was up and gone by 5.30am after he left, I went and had a shower.

It was 11c or 52f

As I was getting ready for my walk I fell over, I twisted my left foot and fell on my left side I did not hit my head, but my left elbow and knee are sore.

Had an appointment with Dr Babu my neurologist via telehealth aka video all is good no change to medication, I will see her face to face in 6 months.

Tim rang at 5pm to let me know he would be late as he now is doing rail and will be hone around 10.30 – 11pm.

Steps: 6, 640

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 Had a good night slept through till 3.35am when I got up to pee, went straight back to sleep for an hour when I decided to get up.

It was 10c or 50f at 5am but warmed up during the day by 1pm it was 18c or 65f.

Sandy come over to pick up her divorce paperwork and was telling me how she had a fall and half a fall by that I mean them second time she was taking the bin out and because it was behind her when her feet slipped out from under her the bin prevented her from falling, earlier in the day she had the same thing happen her feet slipped on then wet grass and she fell backwards. She also told me how she was in a lot of pain and could barely move. I asked if she had seen a Dr she hadn’t so I told her she needs to see one. Which she did and has been sent for a CT scan, I am waiting to hear what that shows.

Steps: 8,110

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I slept well had a good 9hrs & 30 minutes getting up at 5am when the alarm went   off, I am not feeling that crash hot this morning. I don’t think I will go for a walk, but I will see how I feel around 7am.’

It was only 8c or 46f at 5am but dropped to 6c by 6.30am.

I tried twice to lay down and have a nap and both times I had someone knock at the door.

I am feeling extremely tired and generally not well I will go to bed early.

Steps: 2,361

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I slept straight through the night waking only once to pee after which I went straight back to sleep.

I did a load of washing and hung it up to dry before getting ready to go shopping. So, no walk this morning.

Around 4.30pm I started to feel extremely tired again, Tasha came and helped me get ready for bed and I lay down and slept for an hour after which I felt better.

I got up for a little while but will be going back to bed soon.

Steps: 5,462 = 3.4k’s 2.1 miles

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I had a good night but have been up since 4.10am, it is only 6c or 43f.

No breakie this morning as I have to go and have a fasting blood test when pathology opens. I also have to have the Xray done of my right knee.

Had blood taken and Xray done and home by 8.10am.

Had a good day for the most part there was a while around 5pm that I didn’t feel good but by 6.30pm I was feeling good.

Steps: 6, 749 = 4.1k’s or 2.1miles

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MICHEAL’S BIRTHDAY (son in-law)

I slept well but was up at 4am as I have a lot of pain in my left shoulder and upper arm.

It is a cold morning with a temp of only 3c or 37f.

I walked down the road and posted my letters.

Tim left for work at 9.15am he should be home by 10pm.

Sandy came over to scan more documents concerning her divorce.

Steps: 5,522 = 4.1k’s

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How we breathe

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Today I am sharing some information about how breathing works.

When you inhale, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, making more space in the chest. This lowers pressure in the lungs, so air flows in.

When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward. The chest space becomes smaller, pressure increases, and air is pushed out.

There is also gas exchange this happens in the alveoli. Oxygen from inhaled air passes through thin alveolar walls into the bloodstream. At the same time, carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli so it can be breathed out.

Why does it matter, well out respiratory system works closely with the circulatory system. The lungs supply oxygen to the blood, and the heart pumps that oxygen-rich blood around the body. Without oxygen, cells cannot efficiently release energy from food.

There are some common respiratory conditions such as:

Asthma

Bronchitis

Pneumonia

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lung infections

Allergies affecting the airways

Then of course there is cancer and not just lung cancer but others. The cancers that affect the respiratory system are the following:

Lung cancer – the most common respiratory-system cancer; it starts in the lung tissue and can make breathing difficult.

Tracheal cancer – affects the windpipe, which carries air to and from the lungs.

Bronchial cancer – affects the bronchi, the large airways that branch into the lungs.

Laryngeal cancer – affects the voice box and can impact breathing, speaking, and swallowing.

Throat/pharyngeal cancer – can affect the upper airway and may interfere with breathing and swallowing.

Mesothelioma – a cancer of the lining around the lungs, often linked to asbestos exposure.

Metastatic cancer in the lungs – cancer that starts elsewhere in the body but spreads to the lungs.