Mexico Beach, Florida
If you really think economy is more important than environment,
try holding your breath while you count your money.
Dr. Guy McPhearson
Unfortunately, we've become almost immune to the parade of natural disasters on the evening news, but the ferocity and speed of this storm set it apart from the usual lumbering hurricanes. Hard to comprehend solid houses not just wrecked, but completely obliterated from the face of the earth, people's possessions scattered to the winds. Just imagine returning home and finding nothing but bare ground? It sure puts those run-of-the-mill complaints (like light bulbs) into perspective. The climate scientists say we can expect more of this, with poor Florida ground zero.
It was a rough week on Wall Street, too. And speaking of counting, many of us have a little less to count in our 401-K's. That didn't stop me from splurging on a bag of frozen sea scallops at Costco-- the giant, delicious kind. Of course they'll be doled out over several meals.
I told John he would get "three or four" tonight, depending on the size and how extravagant I feel after the stock market closes. Ha! Scallops are easy to cook and you can do all kinds of creative things. But I like them simply pan-seared with a bit of butter/wine reduction sauce. With some saffron rice, maybe.
Speaking of weird (but wonderful) weather, it looks like our nice stretch continues for a least another week. We go to the Symphony on Sunday, but no other plans for the weekend. I need to stop messing around with horse friends and tackle my moldering garden before it starts raining again.
Have a good one. See you Monday.
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