Here We Go Again

We, like countless others, have been watching the unfolding (and unceasing) news and weather reports about Hurricane Irma, the second devastating storm in as many weeks after Harvey slammed Taxes. "Irma" has already devastated the Caribbean country of Barbuda and parts of Antigua, striking at Puerto Rico and threatening havoc in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and possibly the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Once again, the U.S. mainland is in its sights as it gathers strength and potentially causes catastrophic damages and flooding in Florida and other other states.

Sometimes, we wonder what's worse — the impending storms or the unceasing news coverage. While the dissemination of information is vital during such events, it can also be quite unnerving and worrisome to many.

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Here's a suggestion: if you have family and/or friends living in or near any of the targeted storm path, why not call them or send an email or text message to let them know you were concerned about them. And, if possible, you might also ask them to let you know they're safe after the storm.

Yesterday and today, we contacted family and friends in FL and GA. A couple of them told us that they were not in harm's way, but appreciated the contact. Another relative is sheltering in place in VA where she was visiting family; she's safe, but very anxious about her FL home.

And, it helped us feel better too.
You and others might feel the same.