Smoking Saves Lives?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Would you believe that smoking saves lives? It does. It really does. (Never mind that the habit takes a few more than it saves). The fires on Black Saturday took many people by surprise. As the hottest day on record, many Australians did what you do in such heat: they stayed inside, drew all the [...]

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Wha-Huh? Bush Fires? AGAIN?!

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

I was racked with indecision the other day. It was something ultimately trivial, but something that had me flummoxed nonetheless. “I just want a burning bush to show me what to do. Is that so much to ask?” I said in frustration. Be careful what you ask for.

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Victorian Bush Fire Diary: February 7th – DAY ONE

Friday, February 13th, 2009

It’s so hot today, even the candelabra has melted. Saturday, February 7th, 2009 We are prepared for a forecasted day of dense sweltering heat. Temperatures in excess of 48 degrees are on tap. Although I love the heat, I am also keenly aware that with forecasted winds of 100 kilometres per hour, this is heat [...]

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