Isolation according to Leunig

Hi there  

Maybe isolation will help us to be thoughtful and come up with other things we haven't done for a while.  Happy "singing in the trees".  I would really appreciate it if you have a fun singing link that I could put on my blog in order to have some songs for us to sing in the trees.

Cheers Claire     

KISSING V TOUCH re spreading germs?

A Mosman Book Discussion Group has been studying the book 'THE BODY - A GUIDE FOR OCCUPANTS'  by Bill Bryson; an extraordinary exploration of the human body.  The book is taking us on a head-to-toe tour which reveals some surprising facts.

Below I've summarised his research re 'Surprisingly, the least effective way to spread germs (according to yet another study) is kissing', apparently not as infectious as TOUCHING.

A sneeze, as referred by some authorities, is an 'autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst' which makes the acronym ACHOO (sort of).  

Only recently has it been discovered that sneezes are a much more drenching experience than anyone thought.  A close study by a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that sneeze droplets can travel up to eight meters and drift in suspension in the air for ten minutes before gently settling on to nearby surfaces.  

Through ultra-slow filming, they also discovered that a sneeze isn't a bolus of droplets as had always been thought, but more like a sheet - a kind of liquid cling film.  Still unexplained is why infections droplets are more infectious to us when we pick them up by touch rather than when we breathe (or kiss) them in.

St George Hospital Virus Detection 'When the virus is on hard surfaces, it survives about 12 hours, therefore when hard surfaces such as doors, appliances, railings, etc. are touched, hands should be washed thoroughly and/or disinfected with alcoholic gel. The virus can live nested in clothes and tissues between 6 and 12 hours.'  Good case for handwashing or gloves!

Mosman VIEW Club ready to sponsor a LFL child

The new Mosman VIEW Club members are enjoying being involved in this women's volunteer organisation.

Our first 2020 meeting began with great energy created by a full turn-up of members to thank our guests, Jeanette and Francie, who have patiently nurtured us through to being an independent club.
We were happy to be able to welcome some new members to our friendly group and we extend an invitation to other women who would enjoy meeting like-minded women to join us.

Various issues were raised, including the common purpose ie the Smith Family's largest community sponsor of Learning for Life students. (LFL).   VIEW supports the educational outcomes of disadvantaged children and young people in Australia.

Mosman VIEW Club is now in the exciting position of being able to go through the procedure of sponsoring a child.  We have chosen to begin by supporting a Kindergarten child in order to be able to follow his / her education outcome right from the start.

On another note, our first speaker of the year was one of our current members, Sandra Berrick. Recently back in Sydney after living with the Chinese community overseas,  Sandra gave us a fascinating overview of Chinese Artwork, how it is presented and how it differs from other artwork.  As well as a powerpoint presentation, she even brought along examples of paints and brushes.  

Thanks, Sandra - we all want to have a go at creating a beautiful image.

Tools of the trade

Next month's speaker will be Jane Eales, author of 'Secrets, Spies & Spotted Dogs'
This is a fascinating story, I believe.  Can't wait!

Cheers Claire
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