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,...

Image from Wikipedia The stars of Australian television gathered at the Star in Sydney on Sunday night for the 64th TV Week Logie Awards and they brought the glitz and glamour with stunning outfits,  Here I am showing you some of the best dressed celebrities, in my opinion,  Lisa McCune Poh Ling Yeow Carrie Bickmore Kate Miller-Heidke Kate Richie Natalie Barr Alessandra Rampolla Emma Watkins Did you watch the Logie awards? Who were your favorites on the red carpet? Let me know in the comments, 

 Photo from Australian Sports Foundation After sixteen days of fierce competition, the Paris Olympic games have come to an end. It has been wonderful to see the world's best athletes come together to compete and showcase their skills and sportsmanship. These Olympic games have given us so many emotional, viral and amazing moments which I will write about in another post.  To all the incredible Australian athletes, Congratulations!!! You would have been training and working hard to prepare for this major sporting event and you have represented your country so well. ALl together you won 53 medals. Whether or not you won a medal, you should be very proud of yourself like your loved ones are. Now it is time for you all to celebrate your achievements and take a well-deserved break! Have a safe journey back home! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi! 

                                                          Image from Los Angeles Times The eyes of the world have been on Paris this past week since the 2024 Olympic games began in the French capital city last Friday. There are a few sports I like to watch and one of those is the gymnastics. I am in awe of the strong young women wearing beautiful leotards, flipping, tumbling and doing the most powerful and thrilling tricks on the vault, balance beam, bars and floor.  As an Australian, I of course support our home team, but I also enjoy watching the USA team who always do so well and dominate international competitions. This year is no exception, with Simone Biles winning the gold medal in the Women's all-around final for the second time and she is the first woman to win two Olympic all-around titles since Vera Caslavska in 1964 and 1968....

Here I am sharing some interesting books I have read. Home to Biloela by Priya Nadesalingam and Rebekah Holt The Nadesalingam family captured the hearts of Australians as they were taken from their home in Biloela and placed into detention in 2018, and fought with the government who made multiple attempts to deport them. With the support of a small group in Biloela and people around the country, they made it back home. In this book, Priya shares her story, from her childhood in Sri Lanka, to making a new life in Australia, her marriage to Nades and birth of their daughters, Kopica and Tharnicaa, and the efforts to prevent the family from being deported.  Charles III, The Inside Story by Robert Hardman  This book is an insightful and intimate look at the first year of King Charles' reign. Author Robert Hardman shares details of the last  few hours of Queen Elizabeth II life, what happened the day she passed away, new information about the state funeral, his first days as t...