FIRE

Over the mountain range to the north of us the Esperanza Fire is racing. JLG can see the bursts of orange sky from her balcony. And...they say it was arson. Already 24,000 acres have been ravaged. Lambs' Canyon is closed. Both T and S Mc had to come home via Rt 60 tonight. It is very difficult breathing. Ladybug had to use her breather most of the day. It has a humidifier attachment which helps because it is so dry. If that is not enough, we're having Santa Ana winds (from the Northeast). Four firefighters were killed, another is in critical condition. Our sky was not blue today, but dusky orangey-rosy-pink. Everything is being covered with whitish gray ash, probably a lot like Mt. St. Helens a few years back. It sure makes us aware again of the fragility of our life down here...like a vapor. On another note, SAJ is scheduled for gallbladder surgery Monday Morning. She has been subsisting on oatmeal and a little rice today. She has lost 12 pounds in a week and two days. We do hope this solves her problem with up-chucking and pain. Ladybug plans to go in to be with her to help with BB.