So they've finally planted Anna Nicole Smith.  I wonder if she'll decompose or grow into a silicone tree.

"Mummy, where does plastic come from?"

"Former playboy bunnies, dear."

With no wish at all to malign those who are now mourning the death of Steve Irwin (which is sad but not surprising), I'd rather mark today by noting the sad passing of author Colin Thiele.

Mr Thiele was best known for his children's novel, Storm Boy.  It was one of my favourites as a small child and got me interested in a variety of ecological ( Read more... )

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