May 7, 2016
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Nature's Terror
May 7. 2016, Prescott- Today is a rare kick-back day. I did saunter down to our Saturday market, which is now back in my neighbourhood, until October. The fresh produce will go into a Spring soup, once I pick up some organic meat at Trader Joe's. I also met some of the market's other regulars, from last year. It's a lot more relaxed around here, than it was then.
Thinking of taking a short hike, I encountered rain that was serious enough to send me back inside. Studying maps and reading took up the time, instead. I have an inkling to go down to Prescott Valley, this evening, and join a group of friends who are attending a spiritual rock concert.
Our little Drum Circle thumped and chanted, last night, for, among other things, relief for Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is a city of about 85,000 people, now mostly evacuated, due to the worst forest fire in North America, since our own Indian Fire, of 2002. The fact that people were evacuated northward, then they ran out of food, is especially frightening. Now, they have to somehow be brought out of harm's way, and there was no safe route, as of this morning. With all the tar sands nearby, the place may be extra incendiary.
I know that Canada, as a nation, is up to the horrific challenge- and as a North American, I will offer any support that the people request. This is why we do best not to quibble about the inconsequential.
Comments (5)
Sounds interesting. A scary time for those folks close to the fire.
I pray for their safety.
@mcbery: Most definitely, Miriam!
I have not been watching the news, listening to the radio or even browsing FB - too much political negativity. I had heard that the town had been evacuated due to the forest fire but not that they had run out of food!! This is a terrible turn of events. I hope relief comes soon. Usually our church makes an effort to help in dire situations but I hadn't heard of an initiative. I guess I'll have to be the one to suggest it.
@murisopsis: I watched the Disaster Response Team's most recent update, this afternoon. The weather conditions are more favourable for fighting the blaze, and those who were trapped have been successfully evacuated!
I continuously pray for those in harm's way, be it a natural disaster, or an accident. Just yesterday (mother's day) I witnessed the wreckage of two motor vehicle accidents. Prayers went up for their whole families, as well as the doctors who would be attending to them.
Reading can be enjoyable in sun or rain. I spent part of my day at the book store. I read Mental Floss magazine, and 2 Manga books for fun. I am almost done with a 450+ page novel at home.