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There's one author on this blog: Polemical

Retired public servant / PR hack, dog walker, nature lover, dharma student, community builder. I live in a small village in a small country on the edge of a big ocean. I’m also on Friendica at Venera social.

Latest articles

More reductions in health spending - new Dunedin hospital faces downgrade

Originally published August 22 2024

PM shows he doesn't understand local government

Originally published August 22 2024

Hope can be a dangerous thing when it comes to our health

When you're face-to-face with serious illness or death, hope in an unattainable cure or treatment can be very emotionally damaging.

Who's responsible for solving the USA's toxic political culture and racism?

I've thought long and hard about posting this, and it will probably get me into trouble or come across as a ‘stop picking on us’ winge. Despite my reservations, here goes!

New drug option for treating myeloma

Pomalidomide now funded by Pharmac for people refractory to lenalidomide

Sore back

Take my word. Life’s better off without one.

Faith in dealing with illness

It's not always religious or spiritual. Science is no different.

Cancer drugs announcement good for many people

Funding for 56 new drugs through Pharmac

Why do I love Pukerua Bay?

Reflections on my home town.

My cryptocurrency experiment

Treat it like going to the races; only bet what you can afford to lose

Feeling loved

Intense experience at unexpected Christian service

That difficult conversation with my doctor

No more treatment options for my myeloma