Vishi's Views

Spring is upon us and, with the weather getting warmer, people are heading to the beach. It is great to have a day out at the beach, spend time in the sun, get a tan and enjoy the water. There are many health benefits of spending time at the beach, and I am going to share a few of those here.     Fairy Meadow Beach, NSW  The beach is a great place to meditate and think. Sitting on he shoreline and looking at the sea can lure you into a meditative state and having that quiet time allows you to think about things happening in your life and get clarity. It has been proven that staring at the sea has a positive effect on the brain. Listening to the sound of the waves stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system, which triggers the body to secrete hormones that decrease the heart rate and blood pressure. Negative ions in the air help us absorb oxygen more easily so it helps your body relax and you can have a better sleep. When you go and hang out at the beach, you ...

 The music world is in mourning.  Tito Jackson, a member of the Jackson 5 and the third of nine children in the music making family, passed away on September 15th, after suffering a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.  The sad news was announced by his three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ, on Instagram.  Tito and his brothers Jackie, Marlon, Jermaine and Michael shot to fame in the 1960's under the Motown music label and the Jackson 5 produced many hit songs including ABC, The Love You Save and I'll Be There.  They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and received aa star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  In 2003, Tito began a solo career as a blues musician and released two studio albums Tito Time and Under Your Spell. He embarked on tours and performed blues and funk music all around the world. Days before his death, Tito performed his last show with his brothers at Circus Krone in Munich, Germany. The Jacksons explained that v...

Two years ago, I wrote a post called 'Explore Adelaide,' and now I am back with part two, as I have found more amazing places to see in the beautiful state.  Part one: https://vishisviews.blogspot.com/2022/08/explore-adelaide.html The Museum of Discovery, or MOD . as it is known, is a futuristic museum designed for young people between the ages of 15 and 25 which showcases how research shapes our understanding of the world and is inspired by science, art and innovation. It is interactive and you can watch presentations on the screens, do activities and  answer questions.  MOD. is located in the University of South Australia and is free to enter.  I highly recommend all booklovers visit The State Library of South Australia , located in North Terrace. There are three buildings to explore - the award-wining Catherine Spence Wing with an iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with it's 19th century Victorian style and the 1861 heritage listed Institute building,...