... While others are running away, there
are those headed toward: chasers, to
warn of the approaching danger, who
film the storm's soundtrack, recording the effect of surge and wind. Disaster
teams, doctors, nurses, those who have a
love for animals, firemen, police:
heroes, all, determined to meet the
needs of those impacted after the
hurricane passes. That's the good side.
And then there is the funny side: the
reporters, backs turned against the howl,
suddenly experts in the field of
meteorology. They are the
ones who take it on the chin, who do
unexpected variations of
"the wave" without meaning to, who fall
over themselves trying to get the
top story of the day from their lips
straight to our ears: that's entertainment.
Ronald Hull touched on a good point. Early CNN reportage stated that many residents had chosen to stay and tough it out on Galveston Island. After (Y)ike came through, we saw the photos of Galveston Island homes demolished - reduced to sticks. Survivors? Very unlikely. Bodies? Maybe not - washed away by the devestating storm surge. Further reportage? No. Apparent news black-out regarding the fate of those poor people. A governor may call for such a black-out, or the president. FEMA cannot. And, in journalism, there is a rule: "If it is not reported - it never happened." Connecting those dots gives us something which does need investigation.
News media have been restricted from entering the West End of Galveston and the Boliver Peninsula. The censorship is glaring. FEMA has been slow to act.
I love "wild weather" but as I grow older, I love it more from a distance. Texas, it seems to me, is a place of wild weather. Thanks for this. Love and best wishes to you,
Fantastic image, Karla. Truly fine. Being such an authority on the weather, I love that you can bear such acute witness to the activities of all others who come into their own when the elements perform. Yes, indeed, all life is there, humorous and serious, when the wind comes out to play. You paint so much more than just wuthering here. Kate xx
No matter how bad it may seem to a lot of folks, there's a funny side to the story, and you've captured it perfectly! (Poor Geraldo Rivera, still laugh when I watch it!! LOL) Very well penned, and love the piccy--GreenScreenicious! LOL
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D
Yes, you described it well Karla, but then you do nothing less. Lovely write in showing that there can be a funny side to such a tragic storm. Love, Bonnie
Hearts of Gold
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Frank P. Whyte
Portland, Oregon is known as the City of Roses. Of course that’s an odd name for a city whose mere mention conjures images of driving winds and torrential ra
Major League ballplayer Justin Moore is kidnapped from his own ballpark and transported to a foreign land. It might take high-level international negotiations to free him. Or maybe he will take matters into his own hands.
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