So, our emergency budget was unveiled yesterday. Analysis and back-lashing will continue for a while.

I'm not a supporter of our current government by a long way, but I reckon at this stage the reality is we just have to put the heads down, get on with it and hope their 5 year plan gets us back on track economically.

I was thinking about the earthquake in Italy again and noticing how its geographical and cultural proximity to me somehow makes it seem more disastrous than an earthquake in China or South America say. Perspective really is a powerful phenomenon.