say no to clowns

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by saynotoclowns Posted in personal, prose, UncategorizableTagged thank you God for emergency workers

My spirit wishes to express something poignant and poetic about the trauma, and overwhelming community generosity, my country is experiencing right now.

But I decided I would share this video instead.
How I love you dear Australia.

dancing firefighter

Photo by Laura Vinck on Unsplash

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January 10, 2020 at 3:25 pm Reply
David Redpath says:

👌 🦘🌳 🦎 🐨 🙏 😪

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1. January 10, 2020 at 3:39 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  💔😥
  i am truly struggling for words David.
  Hope you are not under threat where you are?
  
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  1. January 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm Reply
    David Redpath says:
    
    My mountain home iin the
    Dandenong Ranges, surrounded
    by thick bush. And believe it or not
    … it’s raining! 🙏 ☔
    It’s should be spreading to East
    Gippsland, and up to N. S. W.
    … Thank goodness 😎
    
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    1. January 10, 2020 at 4:11 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      Triple love! 🙏
      
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    2. January 10, 2020 at 4:35 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      It’s just started raining here too…oh my gosh. We are going to celebrate the cleaning of our air, well at least for now. 🙏
      
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      1. January 10, 2020 at 4:55 pm Reply
        David Redpath says:
        
        I was in Delhi this time last year,
        and the smog there was just as
        thick, only much more toxic.
        It rained one evening, and the next
        morning you could actually see blue
        sky for the first time during our stay.
        The only thing was the rain drops
        seemed to burn holes through my
        leather jacket.
        
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        January 10, 2020 at 5:13 pm Reply
        saynotoclowns says:
        
        I cannot imagine breathing that all the time. 😔
        I remember the “acid rain” issues in the 80s…
        
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        January 10, 2020 at 5:59 pm Reply
        David Redpath says:
        
        It’s a real wake up call to what
        rapid globalisation is doing to
        the developing world. I really do
        believe that most of the people would
        be better off living in the traditional
        ways, as Mahatma Gandhi wanted.
        
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2. January 14, 2020 at 8:06 pm Reply
  michnavs says:
  
  My thoughts and prayers for all the victims of bush fire and especially to the brave firefighters and volunteers.
  
  Keep safe🤗
  
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  1. January 15, 2020 at 4:23 pm Reply
    saynotoclowns says:
    
    Yes, so many unsung heroes right now. It’s truly humbling and inspiring.
    
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January 10, 2020 at 3:43 pm Reply
ivor20 says:

Thank you Vanessa, it’s the Australian way…. always look on the bright side….. and smiling is despite our troubles is a healthy tonic under any circumstances xxx
A little bit of rain falling here at the moment, but it doesn’t look like rain might be enough…. !!

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1. January 10, 2020 at 3:45 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  I so agree Ivor! This video made my day when I saw it…I hoped it would help others ❤
  Oh I am so glad…our air quality was terrible today, but now a cool change has come…we are hoping very much for some rain…will definitely have fingers crossed and much praying that there will be more rain than in the forecast…it has happened before…
  Stay safe Ivor! xo
  
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  1. January 10, 2020 at 3:48 pm Reply
    ivor20 says:
    
    I’m keeping a close eye on the weather maps, and with my fingers crossed
    
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January 10, 2020 at 3:59 pm Reply
yassy says:

Are you safe, Venessa. I am sorry and pray for all your safety,. You take care. Love and hugs and prayers sent your way.

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1. January 10, 2020 at 4:14 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Dear Yassy, we are thank you! We were in danger actually, in October when there was a fire right in our town at the end of our street but the amazing fire fighters saved all the houses that were near it.
  This time my parents were much closer to the danger, but fortunately their little town has stayed safe. We are so very grateful! But a lot of people we know have been effected, and know someone who lost their life. It has been surreal.
  Thank you thank you for your love xxoo
  
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  1. January 10, 2020 at 6:13 pm Reply
    yassy says:
    
    ❤️🤗👍
    
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  2. January 11, 2020 at 4:06 am Reply
    vidur sahdev says:
    
    🤗
    
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    1. January 11, 2020 at 10:38 am Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      Thanks V! 🤗
      
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January 10, 2020 at 4:07 pm Reply
ebonyandcrows says:

I love that song! And the silly line dances that go with it. God bless that firefighter and everyone who is risking their lives to fight the fires. Praying for Australia 🙏🏻My spirit is with you.

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1. January 10, 2020 at 4:15 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Yes! God bless them! They have never worked so hard in unprecedented circumstances.
  Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
  
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January 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm Reply
Blogging_with_Bojana says:

What a lovely share…
Let there be rain.

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1. January 11, 2020 at 12:29 am Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you B! ❤
  Yes, and there has been this evening! It’s cleared our terrible air here today, thankfully, and we’re praying that there will be more interstate where they desperately need it!
  
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  1. January 11, 2020 at 2:41 am Reply
    Blogging_with_Bojana says:
    
    Sending some positive vibes your way.
    Stay safe.
    
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    1. January 11, 2020 at 10:36 am Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      xo
      
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January 10, 2020 at 7:26 pm Reply
In mind and out says:

Your spirit speaks volumes Vanessa, your words, the picture, the heartwarming firefighter dance. I am so sorry that Australia is going through this, and I send you and all of those affected by these fires my love. Xoxox

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1. January 11, 2020 at 12:37 am Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Dear Rachel. Your words bring tears to my eyes. Thank you! xxoo
  
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  1. January 11, 2020 at 6:15 am Reply
    In mind and out says:
    
    Dear friend. Now your words bring tears to my eyes. Big hugs 🤗❤️
    
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    1. January 11, 2020 at 10:37 am Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      ❤🍰
      
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January 10, 2020 at 9:40 pm Reply
paeansunplugged says:

Sending love and prayers. 🙏🏼

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1. January 11, 2020 at 12:39 am Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Thank you for your kind comment! 💚
  I will pass it on!
  
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  1. January 11, 2020 at 2:05 pm Reply
    paeansunplugged says:
    
    You are welcome and thank you. 🙂
    
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    1. January 12, 2020 at 5:12 pm Reply
      saynotoclowns says:
      
      🙂
      
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January 12, 2020 at 12:17 pm Reply
thereluctantpoet says:

Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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1. January 12, 2020 at 4:33 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Aww thank you Chuck! 🌸
  
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January 13, 2020 at 4:47 am Reply
S_MW says:

I’ve been watching with dismay. My brother and his family are all in WA but they’ve had much smaller fires. ❤❤

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1. January 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm Reply
  saynotoclowns says:
  
  Hi Allane!
  Are they?
  Are they in the Perth area? The fire swept over the Nullabor in parts.
  Hope you’re well?
  The cyclone season up north has started which has been wonderful actually, not too much damage and a lot of rain coming. All of our fingers are crossed 🙂
  
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