Just a matter of time.

And we ignore the obvious.

I am so sorry.

My "home area" burns almost every year. The fires get bigger and bigger. Methow Valley. Twisp / Pateros.

Carlton Complex Fire.

My town incinerated.

I live Australia's condition every summer.

Welcome to reality.

Fire.

because it's so beautiful, I dread seeing the devastation. You are so right about us ignoring the obvious. Silly humans, we are more fragile than we know.

I've never seen my Newcastle family so sad and worried.

My daughter-in-law weeps for the country.

Please stay safe.

"Heartbreaking footage of kangaroos fleeing has been captured in Monaro, NSW, as bushfires close in."

Link to tweet

Fire is the thing that terrifies me the most. I have read a number of books about fire, the Station Nightclub Fire, the Circus Fire, the Peshtigo Fire, and several others. Earlier today I watched a report on Australian TV about the fires there, and people evacuating, and all I can think of is, What would I do? How would I cope? Where would I go?

And that's just the personal level, completely aside from the horrific deaths of the animals. It feels as if all of Australia is burning, even worse than the recent California fires.

To do better as an individual. A little less meat (while being mindful of the protein that plant sources provide) and putting out a dish of fresh water everyday for the critters and birds is the least I can do.

drop by drop..

It is a token gesture, but...

Most of all, I am angry. How could our leaders turn a blind eye to this--no matter how horrible they are?

need to be removed and replaced with sane ones who understand the problem and will move heaven and earth to solve it. It is up us ( and the people in other nations) to do it. Time to wake up while we still have at least a chance to stop it from getting even worse.

In Tacoma WA last night on NYE.
Australia and California type fires are going to
Become the norm soon.