apology

Hello all. I apologize for the absence of new posts -- I've been ill lately. I am also having related surgery next Tuesday. I promise to write as long as I'm able. Daily postings to return as soon as is possible. Meanwhile, your comments on existing posts would be lovely. ;)

Hurricane, Part II

Here's a great link from the American Psychological Association (APA), about how to emotionally prepare for hurricanes. Useful for future reference.

http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=182

9/11 Observances: Civil, thus far.

According to this article from Reuters, concerted efforts at a "cease fire" between Obama and McCain have been planned in observance of September 11th. Will it hold? How well?

http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/p.rdt/CTOP/ntopNews_uUSN1114675720080911)