Calamity major and minor

Below is the definition of the word calamity from Merriam Webster Dictionary, which tonight explains how things are in the world:
Main Entry: ca•lam•i•ty
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈla-mə-tē\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural ca•lam•i•ties
Etymology: Middle English calamytey, from Latin calamitat-, calamitas; perhaps akin to Latin clades destruction
Date: 15th century
1 : a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss
2 : a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering

Chatsworth California, Chicago Illinois, Houston, Galveston Texas et al. Louisiana this is the best or most useful explanation of what is happening in this part of our world.

Chatsworth CA is where that horrible train crash occurred, now 25 dead, 34 in critical condition the remaining 100 or so injured passengers are still in the hospital.
Chicago IL. is where they are having a historical flooding event.
Houston and Galveston, as well as many in Louisiana are beginning the cleanup from that devastation of Hurricane Ike.

And we all go on, no matter what.
We human beings are strong and will go on no matter what the adversity.

Gas prices are being gouged in our state due to the possibility of waiting on more production. Some stations have really run out of gas! People are panicking.
Many of the Gulf drilling equipment were destroyed by Ike, but not the refineries.
Causing a dollar a gallon increases at some of our pumps this is not right, and our Governor Crist knows this and will be taking care of it, I do hope!



Our own mini disaster today under-shadows the worlds by infinite degrees, but still is a problem in our immediate world… our pool pump blew, and it flooded our little shed where it is housed. The cost of the repair is dear for us but must be done or we will have a chemical waste tub in our own backyard if unable to be filtered and chlorine added at regular intervals, but fortunately labor is not any problem with my husband’s natural ability to fix things, although, the part is expensive.

Oh well, another set back on the veggie project.
Although, my hubby has come up with somewhat of a compromising solution… we will see. Personally it does sound like a solid good idea.

On the brighter side… not much is going on in the tropics weather wise now.
Let’s hope it stays that way!
Less than 3 months to go in this hurricane season and counting.

I must say that today I was sent an email that was rather tantalizing, yes that is how I would describe it … it was about Governor Palin, not at all flattering and written by Eve Enslor the famous author of the play the Vagina Chronicles. The ramblings appeared quite well researched and informative background on Governor Sarah Palin, it was fascinating and frightening at the same time.

I receive many politically biased pieces frequently, and I have gotten in trouble many times for forwarding them on. But this source, the author; I tend to believe because she is known for her intellect, and thoroughness of checking on information so this time I feel I will err on the side of believing what I read. Perhaps you too will receive the email that I did. All I can say is to enjoy it, and take it for what it is.

Good night to all.