Austin's not burning - yet. Sure looks as though everything surrounding Austin is on fire, though. It was only a matter of time; the entire state is crispy.
Suddenly, selfishly, I'm glad we never got the energy to move from our convenient-but-sorta-boring place in central Austin after the girls grew past the stage of having to be chauffeured everywhere. About once a year I used to fantasize about a cabin in the Hill Country surrounded by junipers and wild grass. Not this year.
I'm also glad that so many of our neighbors have been flouting the water restrictions and keeping their lawns green.
Clearly disaster is not good for the soul (mine anyway). I guess I'd better do penance by collecting clothes and stuff for the people who've been burned out already.
Hi Margaret! I'm a voice from the past. I tried to send an email to you, but it bounced with "mailbox over quota." Send me your e-mail address, if you would. - Michael
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