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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Legendary Heat and Total Fire Bans: Welcome to Summer in Australia

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

The air is heavy (but not humid) as I step outside from the cool respite of our practically-air-conditioned-it’s-so-cold cottage. I walk into the sunshine, and even at 3pm I immediately feel its rays burning through the first few layers of my skin. Even a breeze on this calm day is too much, creating a sense [...]

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