Dearest Readers:
Seems I am collecting an abundance of people to call when and IF we are “ordered to evacuate” for Hurricane Irma.
I detest being ordered. I’ve checked with many of my friends. Many of them are staying. At the moment, this household plans to stay too; nevertheless, I am preparing to leave – IF Irma doesn’t weaken.
Personally, I pray Irma realizes she is not welcomed here. Hasn’t the USA had enough challenges, contributions and headaches after Hurricane Harvey?
I’m watching The Weather Channel again. Seems that channel is my new, favorite TV station now. Their corporate office is located in Atlanta, GA. Are they under evacuation orders?
Probably NOT!
Meanwhile, to maintain my sanity after a horrible day yesterday where the two B’s in my name kicked in way too much, I am attempting to INHALE…EXHALE…BREATHE…!
But for now, I still have things to do to prepare my home IF Irma (isn’t that a really old name?) comes to town.
I do not think the powers that be in Charleston, SC will roll out the red carpets for her, and neither shall I! Local schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday) – thru Tuesday.
So, for now – I must get busy. I have files I need to transfer to a thumb drive so I can still have documents I’ve worked on. I’ve vacuumed and that was a challenge yesterday when the stupid handle of my vacuum broke. Imagine bending over to hold the broken handle just so one can vacuum. My back was killing me.
Today is a new day. The sun is shining and humidity is low. Perhaps the ‘calm before the storm.’
Maybe I’ll just go rest my stress-filled body on my bed. Maybe I’ll play with the dogs, or maybe I’ll cover my new vacuum in plastic, in hopes IF Irma comes to town, she will leave this home alone. I still remember the nightmares I had to fight just to get my home repaired after the “100 Year Storms” in October, 2015. Believe me, I canceled my coverage with State Farm after that losing battle!
Who knows what I’ll have to battle this time. I think I need a vacation – to Hawaii, or maybe the moon!
Until you hear from me again, please say prayers that all of us will be AOK.
Inhale…Exhale…BREATHE! This too shall pass!
Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author 