Ophelia is sitting off the coast churning away. Everyone is praying she'll turn and go north and east and not come ashore. In the meantime, high winds and rain have been going on for days. St Augustine Beach has some serious erosion going on and St Augustine itself has flooded streets. I feel like all our history is being taken from us. :( Perhaps I would feel better if I could get outside with Maxine. Oh, I know I am spoiled and highly blessed, but being housebound again has depressed me and is turning my mind to mush.
My writing class started this week. I haven't received the book and already feel lost. The teacher seems to expect us to do nothing but spend time on the class, which is pretty unrealistic. Some of the class work takes 5 hours to read and 4 1/2 on the cooresponding writing. At least that is what she estimates. Geesh!! If this was for credit I could understand, but it is simply for "fun". Perhaps I'll try my hand at the writing assignments and let the rest go and retake the class the next time it is offered. I'm not sure yet. It's difficult to answer questions when you don't have a book. B&N really messed up on this one.
As we move further from the actual event, I'm so tired of all the politicing going on about Katrina. So many callous people who aren't willing to lend a hand to the million or so that are now homeless and without work. Not everyone involved is on welfare for crying out loud!! On a list I belong to one guy said, they should have been prepared and not gripe because they weren't!! So selfish and self centered. I guess this is what is wrong with our country. Too many of us have no realization that it could have been them. At any time our fortunes can change through no fault of our own. How very, very sad.Before I start having my blood pressure rise over thoughtless politicans and callous others, I think I'll close. Knowing so many personally who have done more than their share to help brings joy when I consider it. That is what I need to do now. Look for the joy.
One heartbeat at a time..........
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