I didn’t expect to be starting out this blog entry on such a tragic note but given the events of last weekend, it’s hard to think of anything else. The bush fires in Victoria have devastated families, businesses and whole towns - a complete tragedy. It’s something not many people can comprehend, even if you are Australian, but it’s hard to compare it to anything I’ve experienced. I’m sure the international news is covering the more sensational stories but please send your thoughts, energy and, if possible, your help this way. These people have nothing. If you do feel you can contribute to the 'Dig Deep' campaign, here’s one link (there are many but Red Cross is the primary). http://www.redcross.org.au/default.asp How lucky we are. Ok, back to lighter topics. January 2009 got off to a slow,
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