What is it we’re trying to save again?

In a few days, people around Australia (including me) will be starting their Christmas holidays. Everyone I know is looking forward to taking some time off from work and the daily grind.

And it’s been a long year for some. Environmental activists have been working hard to lobby politicians, conservationists have been trying to get regulations passed, everyday greenies have been trying to change their lives to lower their eco-footprints. We could all use a break.

So what is it we’re trying to save again? Oh yeah – our unique wildlife, our amazing landscape that’s like nothing else on earth, our family and friends who we want to have a happy future.

Don’t get stuck in the doom and gloom. Get out there and enjoy it all! Play cricket with your friends at the beach. Get some fish and chips and eat ‘em by the river. Take the kids to the zoo and show them what a numbat looks like. Take a picnic to a national park. Anything you like – just get out there and enjoy how lucky we are to be living in Australia.

I’ll be taking next week off from blogging – I’ll see you again after Christmas. Here’s wishing you all a happy and safe holiday, with much love and laughter and maybe a numbat or two.