Barbara Hanna

1 Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous externalizing disorder that is diagnosed in about 11% of U.S. children and adolescents and is comorbid with at least one other psychiatric disorder in about 78% of cases (Danielson et al. 2024).

We all love our pets, no-one more than myself. I said I was never going to get another pet but yes, Travis the Labrador is probably the most spoilt dog in West Otago. A story about cats has come to my notice this week — no, not your loving family pet who gets fed and watered and stays at home — this is about stray cats and kittens.

By the time this article appears in the paper the coronation of King Charles III will be over, and all the pomp and ceremony that goes with it. Some in Britain and the Commonwealth got to vantage points lining the route days before. They camped there for several nights. All sorts of memorabilia have been available for purchase. My mother was a great supporter of the Royal Family and many copies of books, tea towels, cups and saucers were kept in pride of place in our home.