I’m beyond excited to share some wonderful news with you all!
Mummy To Twins Plus One has been ranked 14 out of 80 in the FeedSpot Top 80 Australian Mummy Blogs! 🎉
When I first opened the email from FeedSpot, I couldn’t believe it — I had to read it twice just to make sure! I was so thrilled (and yes, there might have been a little happy dance in my kitchen). Being recognised for my blog — something I have built from nothing — truly meant the world to me. It’s moments like these that remind me how far this little space on the internet has come, and how much joy it brings me!
This blog has always been a space where I share activities for kids, family outings, fun ideas to keep everyone entertained, delicious recipes, fabulous giveaways, travel adventures, and so much more.
Whether you’re looking for creative crafts, family-friendly meals, tips for parenting multiples, or inspiration for your next big (or little!) adventure, you’ll find it here at Mummy To Twins Plus One.
To celebrate, I’ve proudly added the official Top Australian Mummy Blogs badge to my website — make sure you check it out!
A huge thank you to FeedSpot for this wonderful recognition, and an even bigger thank you to my amazing readers for all your support and encouragement. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Also, make sure to check out all the other incredible blogs and websites featured on the list from FeedSpot — there are so many inspiring voices to discover!
I have some exciting news to share—I’m a finalist for the 2024 Fresh Content Award! 🎉 This is my third time being nominated, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The excitement is even sweeter this year because my twin girls will be by my side to celebrate this special night.
As mentioned before, I was lucky enough to be a finalist two years in a row (a major highlight for me!). Check out my upcoming posts to see what I entered and read about my never-ending quest for the perfect outfit:
The stunning Easy No-Bake Oreo Blackberry Mousse Tart is a sight to behold, with its rich Oreo base complemented by the vibrant blackberry mousse and delicate flowers.
The Fresh Awards Gala Night is just one week away, and I can’t wait to don my stunning outfit—finally found thanks to Temu (who would have thought!)—and join my fellow finalists for an evening of celebration and recognition. Knowing that my daughters will be there cheering me on makes this moment all the more magical.
I’ve spent what feels like an eternity hunting down the perfect outfit. The mad dash from shop to shop, trying on duds that made me look like a fashion disaster, was beyond exhausting. I’m sure you’ve been there too! It really fried my brain and zapped some of the fun out of the event prep. But hey, I finally found a great outfit (I think so, and that’s what counts), and now I’m getting excited about the occasion again!
My latest online order—it’s a total winner! Everything looks absolutely fantastic. Image sourced from boredpanda.com.
Celebrating Passion and Creativity
Being a finalist for the third time is incredibly exciting! It showcases the dedication and creativity I pour into each post. Being recognised for my hard work is truly gratifying. I love celebrating fresh produce and flowers and sharing that joy with you all through my blog and social media brings me immense happiness! 🌸🍇
My amazing wedding cakeover was affordable and easy to create, adorned with fresh flowers from Fine Flowers Katoomba.
Adding a different top to a crumble creates interest – this Pretty Pastry Apple and Rhubarb Crumble looks great with the different flower-type pastry shapes.
I love playing with ingredients, finding clever ways to make dinner parties or gatherings a breeze, and whipping up tasty treats for everyone to savour and share!
I had a blast creating these for my 2024 Fresh Awards entries:
The girls and I are gearing up for a fun day in the city, prepping for the big event and soaking in all the excitement. We’ll be dressed to impress in our cocktail finest, ready to savour the night with the other finalists and celebrate our shared love for deliciously fresh content.
It’s going to be a treat sharing this event with my girls, giving them a taste of what it’s like to attend an awards night and showing them that hard work is the secret ingredient to being in such fabulous company with all the other finalists.
Wishing Everyone the Best of Luck
Sending my best wishes to my fellow finalists—Vincent, Lorraine, and Katie. It’s a true honour to be among such talented creators, and I’m excited to see what the night holds for all of us!
Thank you to my readers and community for your unwavering support, and I’m looking forward to an unforgettable night at the Fresh Awards Gala Night! 🌿🍎🌸
It is the one month in the year where it has many birthdays (including mine), including Mother’s Day.
Since this month is hugely popular and is the time of the year we celebrate Mums I thought why not make the whole month of May dedicated to women.
The whole idea is that the month of May is your month. It is for you to do something each day just for you.
I know that many of you are super busy working at being a mum or working at a job or possibly both. I’ve created a list of 31 things that you can do. Just simply pick one that you wish to do or you might wish to do a couple on the same day, it is up to you. Remember it is up to you and May is your month to do things for you, just make sure to not overwhelm yourself with things on a list that you might not get to.
There are 31 days in May so plenty of time to do a little of something each day.
Simply getting a cup of coffee at a local cafe after dropping kids off at school or care can be a boost for the soul. Or even taking yourself to a movie to finally watch a show that you have been desperate to see.
Some items on the list might not be super fun but after you’ve done them you will be happier. De-cluttering is a bit of work but the outcome of having a tidier and more organised space means less stress and more time for you and the family.
Also getting all the health checks is a bit boring but a must do. I like to make sure I stay on top of things like skin checks, pap smears, and a regular check-up at the doctors once a year to ensure that I am in good health. Having it done at a certain time each year means I don’t have to think about it, I just organise the times and go to the appointments.
You will see some fun things on the list as well.
For those that don’t want to download the graphic here is the whole list of the 31 items for May:
1. Get coffee at a cafe by yourself or with friends (kid free)
2. Go for a walk
3. Go swimming/exercise at the gym
4. Explore a new area
5. Start a course
6. Meet with friends for a night out/lunch out
7. Read a book/finish the book you’re reading
8. Take a trip away by yourself or with family
9. Save for something special or add extra to your retirement savings
10. Watch your shows on TV
11. Get food delivered so that you get time out
12. Take time away from computers/phones/tablets
13. Invest in adventures (experiences) rather than things
14. Watch less TV and work on things that interest you
15. Take up a hobby, sewing, craft or write that book
16. Get a massage
17. Get all your health checks done
18. Go to the hairdressers and get a fab new do
19. Invest in some quality makeup
20. Purchase some good moisturiser for your face and body
21. Visit family more
22. See more movies at the cinema
23. Get some new clothes
24. Meditate more
25. Relax
26. Spend time with the kids and just be
27. If you paint, draw, or do photography enter a competition or show your work
28. Learn a language/get pedicure & a manicure
29. If a foodie take lessons on how to cook certain styles of food
30. De-clutter to enjoy more free time not having to do housework
31. Prioritise you to be a happier person
Join in my month-long campaign to do more things for me (you)
and share your stories on Instagramand Facebook.
Make sure to share with the hashtag #mayismymonth
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March 2nd is a day bursting with joy and imagination—it’s Dr. Seuss Day!
We’re celebrating the birthday of the one and only Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, whose whimsical tales and colourful characters have enchanted readers for generations.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
🎉📚 Oh, hooray, hooray, it’s Dr. Seuss Day today! A day filled with whimsy, laughter, and play. So gather ’round, dear friends, come one, come all, Let’s celebrate Seuss, the greatest of all!
With rhymes that dance and colours that pop, Dr. Seuss’s stories never do stop! From Horton’s big ears to the Grinch’s small heart, His characters leap off the page, each one a work of art.
Oh, how I adore his fantastical tales, They spark imagination that never fails. From the Cat in the Hat causing chaos anew, To the Lorax who speaks for the trees, it’s true!
But it’s not just the stories that make me cheer, It’s Seuss’s spirit, so bold and sincere. He taught us to dream and to think beyond measure, To stand up for what’s right, to treasure each treasure.
His artwork, oh my, it’s a feast for the eyes, With colours so vibrant, they light up the skies. His style was unique, ahead of its time, A true visionary, his work truly sublime.
So let’s raise a toast to the man of the hour, Whose legacy grows with each passing flower. On this Dr. Seuss Day, let’s read and let’s play, And honour the genius of Seuss in every way!
So grab a book, anyone will do, And let’s celebrate Seuss, oh the places we’ll go! Happy Dr. Seuss Day, to one and to all, Let’s make this day Seuss-tastic, big and small! 🎈📖
Twinkl’s Truffula Treasure Trove: Explore Dr. Seuss Spectaculars:
Dr. Seuss’s creativity and whimsy are truly inspiring. Embracing his style can add a touch of magic to any endeavour. Whether it’s writing rhymes, crafting colourful characters, or simply thinking outside the box, channelling your inner Seuss can infuse your work with joy and imagination.
So let your creativity soar like a Sneetch with a star, and remember, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!”
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I’m so excited and proud to announce that I am a Twinkl Ambassador….yep what great news. As a parent, I am passionate about kids’ education and anything that I can do to support my children I am doing. This is why I love the tools and resources that Twinkl offers to allow all children to thrive in their educational journey.
What is Twinkl?
Twinkl is a resource for teachers and parents. They have resources that support all levels from Kindy to High School that is aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
Twinkl is an online educational resource platform that provides a wide range of educational resources, activities, and lesson plans for children of all ages. It was founded in the UK in 2010, and since then, it has expanded to serve educators and parents around the world, including Australia.
Here is an overview of the foundation to year 2 level on Twinkl – So many resources available.
I am very proud and excited to be a Twinkl Abassador
Treasure words and Fake Words Phonics Game
Why Twinkl membership is a must
Here are some ways Twinkl can help parents support their children at school, as well as how it helps teachers and homeschooling parents:
Educational Resources: Twinkl offers a vast library of educational resources that align with the Australian Curriculum, from kindergarten to high school. Parents can access materials that cover a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, English, and social studies, to support their child’s learning at home.
Printable Worksheets: Twinkl provides printable worksheets that parents can use to help their child practice their skills at home. These worksheets cover a range of topics and are designed to be engaging and fun for children.
Interactive Activities: Twinkl offers a range of interactive activities that parents can use to engage their children in learning. These activities include games, quizzes, and puzzles that help children learn while having fun.
Lesson Plans: Twinkl has a variety of lesson plans for teachers that cover a range of topics and subjects. Parents who are homeschooling their children can also use these lesson plans to structure their child’s learning.
Homeschooling Resources: Twinkl offers a range of resources for parents who are homeschooling their children. These resources include lesson plans, worksheets, and activities that are designed specifically for homeschooling families.
Twinkl is a valuable resource for parents who want to support their child’s learning at school, as well as for teachers and homeschooling parents. With its extensive library of resources, printable worksheets, interactive activities, lesson plans, and homeschooling resources, Twinkl provides a comprehensive solution for parents who want to help their children succeed academically.
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Why are we obsessed with other people’s choices, and why are we forcing what we want on others? Also, why can’t we just let people have a private life?
Jennifer Aniston’s latest interview in Allure discusses her personal struggle with fertility, how the media and everyone is focused on when and with who she will have a baby with, and Aniston is right no one is doing close-up crotch photos of men with arrows “fertile sperm!”
Why is it anyone’s business if they have children or not?
Why is it something we feel we are entitled to know or be part of?
Why are questions from strangers okay when the other person might be going through a tough time and is upset about the whole situation and in fact would rather not share anything as it is a private matter?
Why is it when a woman is over a certain age and in a relationship the question of when she will procreate a topic for everyone to suddenly get in on?
When I was with my boyfriend, now the husband, his grandmother was at me about when I was going to have a baby. When will I get pregnant? I was only in my early 20’s at this stage. I did want kids but not then. I got asked the same question about why I wasn’t pregnant, why are we waiting, why are we not married, and then from others in his family, why oh why are we not pregnant?
My answer to this question was I am not alone in this task. I cannot magically get pregnant on my own, and their son, grandson, nephew, and cousin (depending on who was asking me) were part of this equation too. Why am I the only one getting asked about this? Why is he not being harrassed about this too? Boys are responsible for when their partner gets pregnant too!!!
I was at a family function and the boyfriend’s nana grabbed my hand and wasn’t letting go for dear life. She was at me and started yelling, I need you to have a baby so I can die. I need you to have a baby so I can die! I just wanted to say NO, but then what if she had a heart attack and I was the bitch that killed his grandmother??? I was upset by all this and of course, others thought it was hilariously funny, however, I never thought it was funny. Again, I was the one that was attacked over having kids and the only one who asked, the boyfriend now the husband was left alone.
I am sure Jennifer Aniston would have loved to have a child if it could have happened. I am sure it would have been a joy. Some things don’t work out as you wanted. I thought I would have kids when I was younger, but I am an older mum and was lucky things worked out.
“I was trying to get pregnant. It was a challenging road for me, the baby-making road,” says Aniston, of a period several years ago. ”
Why do we think women who have no children didn’t want any? Many have tried and it hasn’t worked out. They have tried, tried, and gone through a lot of emotions, stress and upset, and torment to hopefully have their long-desired family. Constantly asking why or when babies will happen is horrible, especially for a woman who desperately wanted to have children and hasn’t had the luck or the right circumstances to have this happen.
Also asking women about this topic for those that have long wanted kids would be upsetting and traumatic. How about we stop asking these personal questions as it really is none of our business.
Many who have finally come to terms with not having kids really don’t want to be constantly asked about this whole topic.
Women do want to spend time on their careers.
Some don’t want kids at all.
Some want kids but have issues and cannot have them, although they long for them, always.
This is not just a topic that needs to be asked of women. Men are part of the issue too.
Maybe if men were more aware of their fertility they would have children earlier. They wouldn’t put things off and be on the same page when women want to have kids. Why is it that the female gets harangued about marriage and babies? It is so terrible that we are in 2022 and somehow it is all the fault of the woman when she doesn’t have kids. Men never seemed to get asked about this at all……. So how do women get pregnant without men????????
I feel that Jennifer Aniston has finally come to a good place and is working through things. This is the same for everyone who has been through similar things, however, the frenzy about her biological clock is rude and hurtful. I can totally understand Aniston’s view and personally, if I was her after this interview I would not discuss the topic anymore. It is her private life and her business, and no one else!
Have you found that suddenly strangers and family start to ask you rude and personal questions about your fertility? When you will have kids, do you want kids and loads more???? It doesn’t just happen to famous people, it seems that women are a target for these types of behaviour and questions. Let me know.
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I am very excited to announce that I have been selected as 1 of the 4 finalists for this year’s Fresh Content Awards. The other finalists are:
• Anita Garrido – Created by Anita • Mary Politis – Mary’s Kouzina • Tilly Pamment – Tilly’s Table
Congratulations to everyone that has been nominated and I am super keen to be attending the in-person event in June. The last in-person event was in 2019, in 2020 the whole event was cancelled due to COVID, and 2021 the event was postponed and then cancelled and the winners were announced online.
I have entered this competition since it started, and was lucky to be a finalist last year and also again this year. I would so love to win but am just happy to be acknowledged for my content and hard work.
Passionfruits used for my Passionfruit recipes
What is the Fresh Content Awards?
“The Fresh Awards program and gala awards event are an opportunity to showcase heroes within the NSW and ACT fresh produce industry who excel at their profession. Relaunched in 2015 to amalgamate Sydney Markets’ long-running retailer excellence programs (Greengrocer and Florist of the Year Awards, and the Fruit & Vegetable and Flower Grower of the Year Awards), the Fresh Awards has grown to also include awards to acknowledge fresh produce wholesalers and bloggers who champion fresh produce and the people grow or sell fruit, vegetable or flowers.”
What did I enter for the 2022 Fresh Content Awards?
This year I chose passionfruit as my key ingredient. It was in season and I just love passionfruit. My aim was to do something different with the fruit that wasn’t icing on a cake or in a slice.
Passionfruit at Todarello’s Fruit MarketStunning looking tomatoesTomatoes looking so ripe and tasty
Todarello’s Fruit Market at Katoomba
Now I need to find an outfit to attend the awards night in June. I do have an idea of what I would like but it is a matter of seeing it and it also being priced just right.
Wish me luck on the night!
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See the other bloggers who are finalists too. HUGE congratulations to everyone, your work is stunning (yes I have checked out everyone else’s creative creations, and it is AMAZING!)
And as you can imagine I am beyond excited and have done what feels like a hundred happy dances, have had a big grin on my face for days and just extremely excited that this has happened.
On the 21st of July I will be dressed in a cocktail outfit, having dinner and drinks and of course meeting the other finalists, plus seeing who wins the trophy on the night. I am keen to win and it would make all the past entries and time working on the posts worth it, however, I am happy to be shortlisted and recoginsed for my work. I thank the Sydney Markets and Fresh Content team for adding me as a finalist.
I have entered this competition nearly every year since it started in 2015, and was all set to enter last year but due to COVID, the competition was cancelled.
Luckily the dates were extended for entry for 2021. I thought about my topic carefully as I wanted to give it a really good go. One idea I had was to do a piece about the food that was made in the 60’s and 70’s and see how they stack up now? Would kids eat them as we did? Or is there a reason some things are never made ever again? This idea was shelved as I thought this would be a nice idea for a bigger series.
What are the Fresh Awards?
“Sydney Markets Fresh Awards are a platform for encouraging and recognising best practice and innovations in fresh produce and flower growing and retailing.”
The Fresh Awards consists of six overarching categories:
The Fresh Content Award “aims to recognise the unique and flourishing nature of the online community and the contribution they make to promoting fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers.”
Yummy Imperial Mandarins at Todarellos in Katoomba
I decided to look at what was in season and eliminated food that I would not like to eat (for the record there was only one item that I didn’t want to use) or that will cause issues with other family members.
I picked mandarins!
Mandarin is my favourite fruit and one that I cannot get enough of in Autumn. I always thought that mandarins were in season just for me, since my birthday is in May. A silly thought but I was a child when I had this thought.
I cooked a mandarin curd tart and spiced mandarin marinade, read about the recipes here.
Download Simple Mandarin Recipes
Wish me luck for July!
Now the search for the perfect outfit starts. What do you think makes the perfect cocktail ensemble? I just hope I have time to get hair, nails and makeup just right.
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I do like the fact that Goop and Apple’s mum, Gwyneth Paltrow saw the humour and shared Apple’s Tik Tok post about her mother’s routine. Of course the video is another way to publicise the products and is free advertising for Goop, so not all bad.
Goop candle, “This Smells Like My Vagina”
If I created a vagina scented candle I am sure it wouldn’t sell. I think people would tell me that it was silly, disgusting or a crazy idea. However, if you are Gwyneth Paltrow and you create a vagina scented candle, it sells in record time in fact in hours it was sold out!
According to Gwyneth she met with the head perfumer and she commented on the scents and said, “This smells like my vagina”, although she claims it was a joke, I wonder why she would say this? The candle according to Goop’s website says has fragrances of “geranium, citrusy bergamot, and cedar”.
I am not sure about you, but these scents would have not made me say, “That smells like my vagina”, So it is a mystery why Gwyneth said this in the first place. Maybe she does have a geranium, citrusy bergamot, and cedar, scented vagina, and that is why the comment was made, if so, this is perfectly fine.
It has been said that this candle started as a joke. I however would love to created a joke that sealed out in a matter of hours.
I do agree that girls and women need to embrace their body and be proud of it, so Gwyneth is right about this.
Gwyneth Paltrow has been in the news recently about her sunscreen routine.
She said that she only adds the sunscreen to her nose and cheeks. Oh and also she said she doesn’t use the chemical sunblock, and only the natural options. Which are mineral sunblock’s that are made from zinc.
“And I’m not, you know, I’m not a sort of head-to-toe slatherer of sunscreen, but I like to put some kind of on my nose and the area where the sun really hits.”
Paltrow was asked by Vogue to give an overview of her every day skin care routine. As you can see from the above video she only dabs the mineral sunblock on her nose, and bits of her cheeks.
Personally I slather my suncream all over me to ensure that I will not get burnt. I am a fair skinned person and one that doesn’t take long to burn, I also live in Australia where we have lot of sun and therefore need to be protected from skin cancers. Plus adding an overall suncream to your routine that is not dabs here and there is essential to protect your skin and help your skin look younger too. The more exposure to the sun the more it affects how old you might look.
Forbes wrote an article saying that Paltrow’s advice on applying suncream is very dangerous, and I agree. If we all took her advice we would be red and sunburnt all the time, oh not to mention the possible cancers this might give us if we took Paltrow’s advice.
Paltrow only applies suncream “where the sun really hits”. When you are out in the sun, you can bet that the sun will get all of you if your skin is exposed. So just saying that you will add the suncream to where you think the sun will get you is a silly idea. You need total coverage….I doubt you will be able to dodge the sun to not get burnt with the other areas that didn’t get any dabs of suncream!
Maybe you can easily spot a Goop fan if they are out in the sunshine. They will jump away from the sunshine or race to the shade. This will be a clear sign that they have only dabbed their face and body with where they think the sun will get them. However, in reality they will come home with weird marks on their face and body due to the speckled design left from the sunblock.
I don’t know about you, but for all the impressionable kids that follow celebrities saying this about applying suncream is just wrong. Kids need to know that they need to cover up in the sun and not just add the suncream to little bits of your body.
Let me know your thoughts.
Many are outraged at the advice that has been given by Paltrow about how she adds suncream to her body and face.
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Emerald Fennell who is nominated for best director at the 2021 Oscars for Promising Young Woman
Two women have been nominated for best director at this years Oscars. I don’t understand why more women haven’t been nominated over the years.
Not only have there been nominations for women in this years Oscars but there has been more people of colour nominated as well, and about bloody time.
Emerald Fennell who is nominated for best director at the 2021 Oscars for Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman is a black comedy thriller that is stunning to watch. I was lucky to see it at Mt Vic Flicks a while ago now.
The film was written, produced and directed by Emerald Fennell who has been the show runner for Killing Eve (another one of my favourite shows). Promising Young Woman was Emerald Fennell’s directoral debut.
Promising Young Woman received the best original screenplay at the Critics’ Choice Awards, has been nominated at the Golden Globes for Best Screenplay, Best Film and Best Director.
Carey Mulligan who plays Cassie Thomas seeks revenge for her best friends rape at medical school. Mulligan plays the strategic Cassie so well that you are in the world of revenge and you want to help Cassie get justice too. I did find it sad that both Cassie and her best mate lost their lives to a horrible tragedy with the sexual assault and rape. You find out that her friend who was raped killed herself and Cassie has been seeking revenge for her bestie ever since. Both girls were at the top of their class and could have been amazing doctors and who knows, cure a disease we have been trying to rid the world of. I do understand the anger and upset but I am saddened that something like this ruins lives and makes people drop out of school, change direction and not live the life they deserve or have been working towards. It is also sad that it shows yet again that men and boys get protected and the women and girls doubted and not taken seriously when they take incidents like this to higher channels to get resolved and of course have the boys or men charged and answer for their crimes. After seeing this movie with a girlfriend of mine I remarked that it is horrible to think that these talented girls let the boys win by taking their dreams. I know being raped and assaulted is horrible and I do agree that the men responsible needed to pay and be probably punished but losing your life to one horrible incindet is horrible too. If you have seen the film let me know your thoughts.
Chloé Zhao is nominated for Best Director for Nomadland
Frances McDormand and Peter Spears optioned the film rights to the book in 2017. McDormand saw After seeing Chloé Zhao’s film The Rider at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and wanted Zhao to direct the
The nominations for the 2021 Oscars are….. drum roll please……
Best Picture The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Director Thomas Vinterburg, Another Round Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman David Fincher, Mank Lee Isaac Chung, Minari Chloé Zhao, Nomadland
Best Actress in a Leading Role Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman Frances McDormand, Nomadland Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman
Best Actor in a Leading Role Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Anthony Hopkins, The Father Gary Oldman, Mank Steven Yeun, Minari
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy Olivia Colman, The Father Amanda Seyfried, Mank Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7 Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami Paul Raci, Sound of Metal LaKeith Stanfield, Judas and the Black Messiah
Best Adapted Screenplay Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Peter Baynham, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jena Friedman, Anthony Hines, Lee Kern, Dan Mazer, Erica Rivinoja & Dan Swimer) The Father (Christopher Hampton & Florian Zeller) Nomadland (Chloé Zhao) One Night in Miami (Kemp Powers) The White Tiger (Ramin Bahrani)
Best Original Screenplay Judas and the Black Messiah (Will Berson, Shaka King, Keith Lucas & Kenny Lucas) Minari (Lee Isaac Chung) Promising Young Woman (Emerald Fennell) Sound of Metal (Derek Cianfrance, Abraham Marder & Darius Marder) The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Aaron Sorkin)
Best Costume Design Emma Mank Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mulan Pinocchio
Best Original Score Da 5 Bloods Mank Minari News of the World Soul
Best Animated Short Film Burrow Genius Loci If Anything Happens I Love You Opera Yes-People
Best Live-Action Short Film Feeling Through The Letter Room The Present Two Distant Strangers White Eye
Best Documentary Feature Collective Crip Camp The Mole Agent My Octopus Teacher Time
Best Documentary Short Subject Colette A Concerto Is a Conversation Do Not Split Hunger Ward A Love Song for Latasha
Best International Feature Film Denmark, Another Round Hong Kong, Better Days Romania, Collective Tunisia, The Man Who Sold His Skin Bosnia and Herzegovina, Quo Vadis, Aida?
Best Sound Greyhound Mank News of the World Sound of Metal Soul
Best Production Design The Father Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mank News of the World Tenet
Best Film Editing The Father Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Cinematography Judas and the Black Messiah Mank News of the World Nomadland The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Visual Effects Love and Monsters The Midnight Sky Mulan The One and Only Ivan Tenet
Best Animated Feature Film Onward Over the Moon A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Soul Wolfwalkers
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It is so great to see more women getting nominated. Have you seen any of these films? If so what are your thoughts?
Today is the Ides of March, and yes it is just any other Monday, but for some you need to be careful on this date.
The Ides of March the is the 74th Day in the Roman calendar otherwise known as the 15th of March.
Ides is dedicated to Jupiter and was the time of the full moon. The Roman calendar was based on the phases of the moon. Each month was the length of the lunar cycle and “ended on the day of one of the first three phases of the moon: new, first quarter or full. All days were referred to in terms of one of these three moon phase names, Kalends, Nones or Ides.” (http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-roman.html)
Did you know?
The Ides of March was when Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44BC.
“Caesar was stabbed to death at a meeting of the Senate. As many as 60 conspirators, led by Brutus and Cassius, were involved. According to Plutarch,[19] a seer had warned that harm would come to Caesar no later than the Ides of March. On his way to the Theatre of Pompey, where he would be assassinated, Caesar passed the seer and joked, “The Ides of March come”, implying that the prophecy had not been fulfilled, to which the seer replied, “Aye, Caesar; but not gone.”[19] This meeting is famously dramatised in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar when Caesar is warned by the soothsayer to “beware the Ides of March.”[20][21] The Roman biographer Suetonius[22] identifies the “seer” as a haruspex named Spurinna.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March)
Full moon and Lunar Calendar
Also, the Ides of March is determined by the full moon and reflects the lunar origin of the Roman calendar. According to the earliest Roman calendar, the Ides of March would have been the first full moon of the new year.
“The ides were the 15th days of four months (Martius, or March; Maius, or May; Quintilis, or July; and October) in the ancient Roman lunar calendar; they were the 13th in all other months (originally, Aprilis, or April; Iunius, or June; Sextilis, or August; September; November; and December. Ianuarius, or January, and Februarius, or February, were added later).”
The Julian Calendar moon phases. Image from http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-roman.html
“The word ides comes from the Latin word idus, which is possibly derived from an Etruscan word meaning “to divide.” The ides were originally meant to mark the full Moon (the “halfway point” of a lunar month), but because the Roman calendar months and actual lunar months were of different lengths, they quickly got out of step. The ancient Romans considered the day after the calends (first of the month), nones (ninth day before the ides, inclusive), or ides of any month as unfavorable. These were called dies atri.” https://www.almanac.com/fact/ides-of-march-the-ides-of-march-holiday
The Romans eventual changed their lunar calendar to a solar calendar and added more months and this calendar had 365 days per year (just like we use now) compared to the 304 days per year with only ten months that the lunar calendar had.
Take care today
So be careful today. If you haven’t consulted your soothsayer for what is in your future. Tread carefully and make sure you are away from swords, knives or any pointy objects. You cannot be too careful, right?
I must be one of the only people that didn’t watch the Oprah’s interview with Meghan and Harry. It is not like I didn’t want to, I was keen and interested, but kids and life got in the way. You can watch the interview on Channel 10 catchup and I will watching this week so that I can see the interview in full.
During the lead up to the interview I have been living through the snippets that Oprah and her team has shared.
#EXCLUSIVE: In this extended first clip from @Oprah‘s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex says what it means to be able to speak for herself.
Personally I think that moving away from England was a bad move, yes I said it. Harry has left his family, his kids cannot see their GG (Great Grandmother AKA the Queen). And yes before you say anything I know that Meghan is in a different country and away from her family and connections too. So either way someone would miss out.
I do think that an arrangement could have happened where both Harry and Meghan step back and only do a few things on behalf of the royal family and then be able to live more of a regular life. However, I am not the one living their lives and after years of negation according to Harry he thought that the only solution was to leave to ensure that they would get better mental health, proper family time and allow both his wife and his kids to grow up not hounded by the press.
Regardless of living in England or America, this couple is rich, famous and known to all. Wherever they go there will be some sort of media circus to get a picture or at the very least meet them in person.
It is not like Harry and Meghan have been roughing it. They have purchased a stunning mansion in California. The house has nine bedrooms, sixteen bathrooms and is on a 7.4-acre compound within a gated community. I do understand having space and making sure that the house you buy for the family is secure. However, when most people leave the family and are cut off financially they don’t buy a $14.7 million house. Mind you, it is not like this couple cannot afford something like this, Meghan has been very successful in her own right with her role on Suits and on other shows, and Harry has some cash as well from his family and other investments (who knows but I can only imagine). If I left my family I would have been in a shoddy apartment or house that is in desperate need of work or god forbid the heating didn’t work.
From what I have seen of Oprah’s interview it shows that the Royal family controlled nearly all facets of your life, who you could speak to, where you would go, where you would stay, and of course what you said to whom. The freedoms that you take for granted and don’t think that much about are things that you would long for and get so frustrated that you cannot just pop down the road, or have a chat with a mate like you once did before joining the royal family.
I know that I have judged, and given my thoughts on this situation. However, no one truly knows what happens behind closed doors. People might show you that they are so wonderful and nice, and when your home with them they turn into the most nasty person. I am not saying the royal family is nasty and I have incredible respect for the Queen and what she has done. However, we will never know what others go through and it is up to them to do what makes them happy.
One snippet I am shocked to hear is that a family member was concerned over the colour of Harry and Meghan’s baby skin before he was born.
Archie is one and will be two on the 6th of May, and personally it doesn’t matter about his skin. The only thing that matters is that he is happy and healthy. I think this is quite shocking in this time and day to be concerned about skin colour, just disgusting!
“Asked whether there were concerns that her child would be “too brown” and that would be a problem, Meghan told Winfrey: “If that is the assumption you are making, that is a pretty safe one.”
According to Harry, his Father Charles is not taking his phone calls, his brother William is having little to virtually no contact with him. Meghan also added again that there is no rift with Catherine and she didn’t make her cry at a dress fitting.
Meghan has said that she was so lonely that she thought of suicide. Which is a terrible admission, and very sad.
Life is too short to worry about what others think.
One happy admission was that Meghan is expecting a girl in the Northern Summer. I was hoping she was having a girl, and now the guessing game is on with what Meghan and Harry will call their little girl when she arrives. I am tipping Diana for a favourite name. (this is probably not news)
So if Harry and Meghan want to live in America and feel more at home that is up to them. I just think it is sad that it has cost Harry his title, things that he held dear and also caused chaos to his family.
“And let’s not forget the chickens. Part of the interview was taped at the couple’s sprawling home, in their chicken coop, with Meghan revealing their hens are rescue hens. Subsequently, “where to find rescue chickens” was trending on Google.”
I love Dr. Seuss and his books. In fact, I grew up on them and so have my girls and now my little boy as well.
Ted Geisel, American writer and cartoonist, at work on a drawing of the grinch for “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
The attraction for me to Dr Seuss’s books is that he has a brilliant imagination, fabulous stories, funny rhymes and stunning artwork to add to his fun captivating stories.
Dr. Seuss I believe was ahead of his time. He wrote books that made reading fun for kids and many like me who have a strong connection to his books learnt to read with many of his most famous titles.
My favourites are: Horton Hears a Who, The Cat in the Hat, Oh the Places You Will Go, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Fox in Socks, The Lorax, Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories and Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (YES I have too many favourites…I did tell you that I really really like Dr Seuss).
Dr. Seuss or otherwise known as Theodor Seuss Geisel was also a person who believed in looking after our planet, less consumerism and wanted racial equality. Many of his books addressed these topics in a way that kids could understand.
“Geisel’s books express his views on a remarkable variety of social and political issues: The Lorax (1971), about environmentalism and anti-consumerism; The Sneetches (1961), about racial equality; The Butter Battle Book (1984), about the arms race; Yertle the Turtle (1958), about Adolf Hitler and anti-authoritarianism; How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957), criticizing the materialism and consumerism of the Christmas season; and Horton Hears a Who! (1954), about anti-isolationism and internationalism.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Seuss)
I have fond memories of my mum getting stuck in his tongue twisters while reading me his books. I used to laugh so hard and beg my mum to read them again and again. I am now having fun reading them to my little boy as I did with my twin girls.
The Lorax
My childhood was composed of weird and wonderful childrens shows, HR Puff and Stuff, The Muppets and if you ever picked up a childrens book in the 1970’s the artwork is quite psychedelic compared to the books you get now.
I think this was the reason that many of these books and shows were a hit with kids and adults alike. They were fun, bright and colourful, did something different, made you think and used words that were made up and made you laugh in fits of giggles.
Dr. Seuss’s artwork is also amazing to look at, it is very detailed and just out there. He was a very clever man to write such fun and enjoyable books and to also illustrate them.
Thing 1 and Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat
So imagine my shock to learn that a school in Loudoun Country in Virginia has decided toban Dr. Seuss from their annual Read Across America day. Dr Seuss books have been involved in this event for over 20 years, and now on his birthday has been banned.
“Dr. Seuss’s birthday is celebrated on March 2 and it celebrates both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. A lesser-known fact about Dr. Seuss is that he created the word nerd.” (https://nationaltoday.com/dr-seusss-birthday/)
It is such a pity that the school in Virginia has made this horrible decision to ban such clever and inventive books. Have you ever come across writing like this from other writers, NO, Seuss was one of a kind!
The reason for the ban is that his stories feature “strong racial undertones.”
WHAT????? REALLY??????
I have never thought of Dr. Seuss books as being racist, hurtful or harmful in any way.
For me they let kids embrace the silly, the made-up and think that the impossible can be possible.
Dr. Seuss lets kids learn to pronounce weird and wonderful words and some words are just nonsense, but that doesn’t matter. Having the ability to read hard and funny words helps children figure out more words that are hard and then when they read the easier words it will of course be easy for them.
One claim against Dr. Seuss is that there is a lack of girls and women, and yes this is probably true. I am not sure what the answer here is, maybe Theodor Seuss Geisel created more male characters as they were stories written from the perspective of him as a boy, and therefore had more male characters. I think we need to reflect on the story, what it tells us and makes us feel before we jump on why there are not different races represented and also girls as well as boys.
Remember that these books were written a long time ago. You can clearly see that the years that Seuss wrote just a selection of the below titles:
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, 1938
Horton Hears a Who! 1954
The Cat in the Hat, 1957
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, 1957
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, 1958
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, 1958
Happy Birthday to You!, 1959
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, 1959
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, 1958
Green Eggs and Ham, 1960
The Lorax, 1971
Personally, I never thought that Dr Seuss books were racist or horrible in any way. I always liked them for a giggle, fun and creative made-up worlds, words and characters.
It wouldn’t have crossed his mind that he was not including items and characters that we are now believing should be there. As a woman who is a massive fan of the Seuss books, I am not offended in any way that there might not be more girls showcased in the Dr Seuss books.
“As our graph shows. Trends are trending. This is good. Yet, nevertheless, the destination of the trendings is not simple to assess.
As of now, the Uppers are upping and the Downers are droobling down excepting on alternate Thursdays when it works the other way round.
And there occasionally are occasions when some Upper comes a cropper and bottoms out at the bottom. Then… some Bottomer is the Topper.
Consequently, on the other hand, I believe this can be said: you’ll be wise if you step gently whilst you tread on your neighbor’s head.”
As you can see Dr. Seuss was caring and wanted the best for the economy, the environment and the world around him. What he wrote in this poem in 1975 is also current in 2021.
Don’t listen to this crazy man – he has completely lost it and giving very dangerous advice.
So today Donald Trump recommended that people inject themselves or drink disinfectantsto rid themselves of the Coronavirus. He also said that using UV lightswas a good way to treat and cure COVID-19.
REALLY?
WTF!
The President of America is giving his citizens this piece of stupid and harmful advice.
“Supposing we hit the body with a tremendous, whether it’s ultraviolet or just very powerful light … supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do, either through the skin or in some other way?” Trump asked.
“I see the disinfectant where it knocks [the coronavirus] out in a minute, one minute,” said Trump during the White House’s daily coronavirus briefing. “And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside, or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs, and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it’d be interesting to check that.”
I really hope that no one decides this is a good way to kill the virus, if they do this it will kill them!
It is not the first time Trump has given bad and fatal health advice.
“There has been some research into the effect of ultraviolet light on the coronavirus when it is in the air or on surfaces, but using it to cure an infected person is a completely different, not at all analogous matter. Depending on how powerful the light is and how long you’re exposed to it, such treatment could burn you, cause cancer, or do absolutely nothing. It will not, however, cure you of COVID-19.” Mashable.com
DO NOT DO THIS
DO NOT INJECT DISINFECTANT
DO NOT SWALLOW ANYTHING WITH BLEACH OR DISINFECTANT
IT WILL KILL YOU!
Trump is not a doctor and obviously not in the right state of mind to give any sane advice.
I really don’t understand how this man is in power, how is he the president, and how does he still have a good rating (currently it has fallen but still at 43%) when he makes up such horrible and deadly advice.
Let’s hope that the American people will see that this man has no interest in caring for his people and is just insane. I hope that he doesn’t re-elected and that the people get a much-needed change that will help everyone.
Face it, having a leader that tells you to inject yourself with poison is not on, and shouldn’t still be leading the country.
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The 29th of February doesn’t happen all the time and on the years that it happens, it is called a Leap Year. The last leap year was in 2016 (I had no idea that my little boy was born in a leap year and it must have been down to being exhausted with a newborn and twins)
Also with the introduction of another day, the year is 366 days rather than 365 days this year.
All years that are not leap years are referred to as Common Years.
Did you know?
Julias Caesar started the first leap day with his Julian Calendar
Every leap day a woman can propose to her boyfriend.
“In many European countries, especially in the upper classes of society, tradition dictates that any man who refuses a woman’s proposal on February 29 has to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The intention is that the woman can wear the gloves to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring. During the middle ages, there were laws governing this tradition”
People who are born on a leap day are called, “Leapers”, “leapling”, “leap-year baby”
So if you want to ask your boyfriend to marry you, today is your day!
Do it now! IF HE SAYS NO HE OWES YOU 12 PAIRS OF GLOVES
Happy Birthday to all the Leapers or otherwise known as Leap Year Babies, it is nice to finally celebrate on the actual day rather than the 28th or the 1st of March.
Enjoy this special day and I hope you have fun leaping!
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The weather app has said that all week we’ve had 100% chance of rain at all hours, and next week is listed as rain. Some of the rain predicted for next week is not heavy and then on some days, it looks very bad. Currently, we have been induated with water!
Don’t get me wrong. I love the rain. We desperately needed the rain but I would like to find the off switch. I don’t want to turn it off for good, just to give us a little break and allow the water that has fallen to settle and to not give us an instant pool under the pergola.
It seems like a horrible joke from nature. It wasn’t long ago that most of the country was on fire. Many lost their homes, were evacuated and some lost their lives. We were in severe crisis. Thank goodness that the fires have been put out by this heavy rain (I believe all have, however, I could be wrong) and now we are facing another form of disaster, and that would be flooding.
Due to the nature of the heavy rain and the fact that it has not stopped many places have been flooded, these include roads, parks, houses, businesses and everything in between.
In the Blue Mountains we have had huge tree fall across the highway at Springwood and blocking half the high the highway, tree fell near the Explor’s Tree and blocking both sides of the highway, and another tree in Mount Victoria has come down blocking the highway in block directions, and in Cliff Drive Katoomba there has been a landslide.
So due to the weather, we’ve been inside and the kids are acting horribly.
I think they secretly got together to play an evil game on mummy and daddy…the game is to see how quickly can we make mummy and daddy go crazy and lose their shit!
Currently the kids are winning and I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve lost my temper at the silly and stupid behaviour.
I do understand the kids are bored but it is getting to the point of annoyance as each kid wants to do something different, then the youngest wants to join in, then the older kids don’t want their little brother wants to join in and this doesn’t end well. Fighting ensues, yelling and the little person then lashes out with hurting his sisters. Oh, the joys of being inside due to non-stop rain!
Now if I had the stop button to give us a break from the rain I would press it now! would press the start button again I promise. However, I would love a little break from this torrential downpour! Maybe I could send the rain to a place that needs it and give us a break until we need some rain again?
Oh and another thought, will my plants be okay with all this rain? I know that they are probably loving it due to the heatwave we had, water restrictions and of course no rain for ages (drought), so this rain is well and truly welcomed. A little rain would be great to help and then more, but if they get too much will this cause other issues for my garden? I do know that last time we had a huge downpour after a dry spell one of our long time trees died. I don’t think anybody would have predicted we would be now facing flooding and rain that doesn’t stop!
I’m just hoping that all this rain is getting into our dams. Currently, Sydney and surrounds are not at full capacity so in the days ahead lets hope that the water falls over the dam!
When the rain finally does decide to stop the soil, parks and everywhere will be so damp that taking kids to the park will not be a good idea either, it could be a possibility if they covered head to toe in wet weather gear and gumboots.
How are you faring in this wet weather? Have you been flooded? Or dealing with a blackout?
Are you coping with trying to keep the kids occupied?
Also when the rain finally decides to stop taking kids outside will be a messy experience, all the parks and grounds will be so wet and soaked. The only way they can play will be if they are covered head to toe in rain weather gear and gumboots.
Please stay safe everyoneand if you don’t need to leave your house it is wise to stay indoors. I know the kids and you might already have cabin fever but you don’t want to end up stuck somewhere or in fact be caught in a flooded area.
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Is it more than lots, and actually more like thousands or maybe millions?
Well, possibly not millions but fees like it could be? Or looks like millions of digital image files.
If you have been wanting to put all your beloved and treasured photos into a photobook, then I have a great deal for you.
I’ve only done two photobooks and both were for the twins first year and birth. However, never kept it up or done one for Alexander (horribly mum moment, and needs to be rectified).
Creating photo books is a great way to showcase some great family moments and treasured images, plus having a book to share with family and friends is a nice present idea as well.
Photobook Worldwide has wonderful photo books to choose from and an array of other products too, prints, cards, canvas, home decor, calendars and so much more!
The below code is for a free 6″ x 6″ simple book on the Photobook World Wide App – Available on the Apple Store and Google Play
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In the Photobook Worldwide App, pick the 6′ x 6′ Simple Book, then click next and start creating your book!
Once you have selected all your photos for your photobook, then you can enter your discount code.
You can also use the below code to save 70% off your purchases on the Photobook Worldwide Website.
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I’m currently working away at creating my own photobook and will feature what I did, what I created and how I found the process on a follow-up post.
I’ll post soon about my book that I finally create about Alexander’s birth and the first year.
I hope you like discounts and it helps you get some fabulous presents for you, family and friends.
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I recently visited Lithgow and while there needed to go to the bathroom, I saw that they had installed some new space-aged auto toilets, 2 to be precise were there to use.
These new toilets were the ones that you press a button to access, then press a button to lock the door. Once I pressed the button to lock the door it then a voice told me the following:
“Once the door is locked you have 10 minutes”
Geez what happens if you take longer than 10 minutes????? Does the door magically open and you are still on the toilet for all the world to see? Hopefully, if you are having issues and are still there after 10 mins then a kind person on the other side of the door will close it for you, well that is if there is anyone about at the time.
Note to self, I just need to be done in under 10 minutes and all is good.
After I did gain entry into the new toilet space it was playing some music… and the music it was playing was the instrumental version of “What the World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love”. What an odd music choice…Oh well best be quick to not have this song in my head all day.
While still seated on the toilet I was madly searching for where the toilet paper was. I really couldn’t find it. At this stage, I started to panic as I really did need toilet paper.
I magically found a button that dispensed a very very small square of toilet paper. To get more I had to hit this button many times and at one point the button went a different colour and didn’t let me get any more paper! Shit really (yes bad pun), is this it??????
Finally, after waiting a bit I hit the button again and got more extremely small squares of toilet paper. Really, if this is all I am getting I’m going to be here for a while just getting toilet paper.
Now my next thing to figure out… How to flush the toilet? There was no button, nothing to do it manually.
However on the wall there was a sign that said that once you wash your hands the toilet will automatically flush.
Now I do wash my hands always but it is an interesting way to ensure people do.
I walked out of my surreal space toilet adventure looking very confused. Hubby thought I was stumbling but I was more stunned at what is going to be next. Will there be robots to help me next time? What if the time frame to use the toilet gets less and less? In the future will there be a way you can tell the toilet with a voice command if you need more time?
Also, I did have this song in my head all day and yes I was singing it…. not good at all! What is love sweet love
“What the world needs now is love, sweet love It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of What the world needs now is love, sweet love, No not just for some but for everyone”
Written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach.
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to rid themselves of the Coronavirus. He also said that using 
