The hurricane was not devastating in NYC


Submitted by Helene on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 08:33

For the most part all is well in New York City where my home and office is located. One of our phone lines is out, but aside from that nothing else was really impaired. Yes, we were all incovenienced—public transportation was not available, but we managed, even my nine-year-old cat Mr. CK.  He rarely goes out and he took a spin on Saturday because we were in an evacuation zone. 

I noticed in potential disasters, people talk to each other more—perhaps to alleviate the anxiety of what is to come.

On a positive note, I met some new folks who offered to help me set up a temporary internet connection.  And on Saturday night, I did something not really like me.  It was pouring rain outside and my son and I took two big umbrellas and walked a few blocks to find a Pizza take out. The rain really started to come down heavily—I remembered the movie classic SINGING IN THE RAIN. And guess what, I began singing and doing a few dance steps in the rain.

Now, I don't think that would have happened if I was tucked away and comfortable...