Hazy with the Smoke

My Dad in San Diego, my sister from Philly, my brother from Florida, and a friend from New Jersey called about the wildfires. We are fine, not anywhere near a burn area, thank goodness. The air quality is poor and the skies have an eerie cast from the smoke and ash in the air. Outdoor activities at school and community sports have been cancelled, this is Southern California's version of snow days.

Last week was tough with processing our own little conflagration and stressful stuff with the boys. Plus, PMS, housework, and not enough hours in the day, have me feeling out of sorts and ready to whinge like Mrs.Spit says. (What exactly is a whinge? Is this a Canadian or European expression?? It sounds like a kitchen tool, "Honey, please pass me the whinge for the aioli.")

Anyway, here is my PSA, the Sense of Humors are great in North LA county in regards to the wildfires. My thoughts and prayers go out to our firefighters and the families who have lost their homes including our animal friends who are the primary residents of this urban forest.

(It's really tough to feel sorry for yourself for Any Length of Time when you think about this, so much for my whinge.)

Thanks, I will take a (Hug), Martha

P.S. I have two more slots open for the Pay It Forward Giveaway! Thanks so much.

Time Lapse Video of Sylmar Fire

Here is a time lapse video of the fire that has been burning in the mountains south and east of us in Santa Clarita. The air quality is poor today and you can smell the smoke in the air. At least we aren't getting rained with ash. We are totally fine, miles away from the fire. I drove past the burn area and it's sad and disconcerting to see houses and trees blackened or just gone. I love it here, I wonder why humans live here, and I think it's because we walk around in a protective cocoon of denial. It must be the only way any of us can function. Thank you all so much for your well wishes, I really appreciate it.