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Classic Australiana
It really doesn't get more Australian than this.In 2001, I wrote this in response to the bushfires we had back then. This time, I've been indoors the entire time, in bed, recovering, with my darling baby girl. It seems so remote to me... except that I know people who...
Goods for fire victims
A number of people have said that, like me, they'd appreciate a way to donate goods rather than just money.Here's one option, via Freecycle:In conjunction with the local school and scouts, we are gathering together donations, which we will drop off on Thursday night...
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Fires and hope
The fires down here are still out of control, despite small amounts of rain. Latest death toll is 108, and that's not counting he many bodies that will presumably surface when the firefighting stops. Many of the fires, it's said, were lit by arsonists. Two towns are...
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Intriguing
The BBC says new research shows summer babies are often taller and stronger than babies born at other times of the year. Well, Harper certainly follows that trend. And I was also born in summer, am tall and never broke a bone until that silly woman turned right into...
Looking for household help
At the end of next week, Doug will be looking to get back to his photography and looking for part-time/casual work (anyone know of any going?). I'll still be recovering from my C-section... for at least four more weeks and more likely ten more weeks. We're looking for...
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Home at last!
The doctors let us go home today, which is awesome, because it's only Day 4 and they originally said they were keeping me until Day 7. Harper and I are so happy to be at home with Doug instead of in a hospital room with no Internet access! All updates of the last few...
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Welcome to the world Harper
mordwen and journey2master are delighted to announce the arrival of the littlest_cloud , Harper Aveline Cloud, born at 12:36 am on January 27th, 2009. Parents and baby are doing well. Mum and baby will be recuperating at the Mercy hospital for the...
Phoenix Emberstone
passionate political poet
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