I’m sure most everyone who hasn’t been hiding under a rock (that’s probably everyone but Rush and Coulter) has seen the image of firefighter, Dave Tree giving Sam the koala a drink of water and comforting her during the devastating Australian fires.
What a heartwarming, humane moment in the midst of despair and destruction! And just in time for VALENTINE’S DAY (are you pulling out your hair yet, Capt. Fogg?), Sam has found a boyfriend named Bob at the wildlife center where they are both housed.
The loss of human and animal life in the area of the fires is mind numbingly tragic, from which the inhabitants will probably never fully recover. An arrest has been made and more will probably follow, but, while nothing will be able to replace the lives lost, it seems these koalas are becoming a sort of touchstone for the Australians.
So, while I’m dancing in the moonlight in the wee hours, raising my glass to the New Age and all the birthday boys and girls, I’ll lift it once more to our neighbors down under and wish them godspeed in their recovery.
Australia is in a drought, aren't they? Maybe they should be putting out the fires with that crappy Fosters beer.
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