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The Tragedy Of The Malibu Fires
The Malibu fires are awful....while it does sound odd to speak out for "those poor people in Malibu", loss and sadness excludes nobody. I think of Suzanne Somers having to evacuate her temporary house, temporary because the last fire claimed her home, and I feel terribly.
There are other areas where the fires rage on and there are less well-off people suffering. My resolve is to help whomever needs it. Today, I need to find a way.
I still think of myself as an East Coaster but having lived in the LA area for three years, maybe it’s time to understand that this has affected my community. And communitarianism is truly American in my book.
On another note, my mother recently returned from China...she was traveling with my dad...and her account is worth reading. My mom is alert to the senses and very smart. I will be in China for the Olympics, so this excerpt of hers is especially relevant:
Mom writes:
We had a great time. Thanks for asking. Dad was good company - never rebelled once. Even though he did his journal-editing while I read about China, he picked up a lot. Of course he charmed everyone - dancing in the park with a single woman, our guides etc. They (older folks) practice tai chi, do exercises and ball room dance and sing early in the am in the parks. So lovely. Don't miss that when you are in Beijing. In Guilin groups of middle aged swim across the Li River every morning- and all winter long too. They tie igloo coolers or empty milk containers to their suits to save them! They are communal, they are unspoiled and they are nice. And they are tough. What amazing abuse they have taken. It is hard to imagine that they all will be able to have the good life that the world and their gov't are holding up for them to grab. The numbers are awesome. The pollution is awesome, The number of roads and apt buildings are awesome. The need for gas is awesome. 1000 new cars a day!
We biked through rice paddies; I rode on a water buffalo. We went to an awesome performance directed by the man who will direct the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Re transportation: Air China is great and taxis are cheap.
Isn't that a great account? Thanks, Mom.
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