No, I don’t think that was the intention; they were just reporting that item. The context in which they did it is odd, though. Really, it should have been a separate article. Putting it in the middle of the report on how dumb Trump (and Perry) are is kind of strange.

Meanwhile, the US Virgin Islands are frantically waving at us and making “cut it” gestures. They were hoping he would never find out.

I think we are supposed to gird ourselves for the 112 theories on how Hillary did it.

May I sit in this shade and drink some tea?

Trump and the President of the Virgin Islands got along so well, they spent the day together:

When you see drama: remember distraction.

Along with his pal Bibi, Trump withdrew the United States from UNESCO. Really.

I wish you the best and urge you to leave as soon as is possible if that’s the recommendation, with what you can take. Corral animals as so many people are terribly delayed in the last minutes trying to track down frighten pets. Truly hoping this isn’t something you will have to do.

It might not be a bad idea to put together a package now in case you do have to suddenly leave?

As someone who lived in So. California for 25 years, go ahead and pack up. Load your car with photos, laptop, important papers and some clothes. If you have to unpack it later, it will be a drag. But if you have to flee, you’ll be glad you prepared and got to save some memories.

If you are at all at risk, I’d encourage you to go ahead and pack a go-bag, or even load up the car. Winds can shift, and it’s better to have the things packed and by the door (or already in the car) then to try and remember your mental list. It sounds dramatic, but I’ve got friends who have had to evacuate in these…

It wouldn’t hurt to go ahead and set important things out so you only have one area to pack. All my love, I’ve been there and hope you’re safe.

If you’re even remotely concerned pack now. Grab any important paperwork about yourself, your family, your house, etc. Pack the photos and anything small you’d be heartbroken if it was lost. Pack a variety of clothing and leave all of the bags by your door or in the trunk of your car. Make it so if you’re told you…

My mom is mindful of being prepared for emergencies and typed up a list of things to collect (and where they are) that she keeps on the back of the hallway door. We DID have a fire scare once before she put that list up, and let me tell you, your mind goes flat blank when you ask it what’s important (I remembered my…

The Atlas fire was looking like it was going to head east into Fairfield yesterday, and with the wind advisories in place, we packed our bags and were ready to go. We’re lucky enough to have a little camper as well, so it gives us a bit more packing space than a car otherwise would.

I had a friend who had to evacuate this fire in the middle of the night, and she got her two cats and got out. She was briefly allowed back in the other day so she could grab more. She got her passport, laptop, and some clothes, but actually couldn’t think of anything else she *had* to have (although maybe it was the…

I grew up in Santa Rosa, and this is so wholly devastating. My childhood has burned up. While my home wasn’t destroyed, homes of good friends and loved ones are completely gone, and the fires are still not wiped out.

Nope, Rothschilds.