I would like to apologize to all of Southern California. I know you were expecting super-duper rains this winter. I know you hoped effects of the years-long drought would be alleviated. I know you had plans, such…
El None-yo
A lot of us here in Southern California looked forward to the predicted rains of El Niño. We thought our winter would be fabulously wet and that our trees would, perhaps, live through another year of drought. Even…
Five Feet High and Rising
I am pacing back and forth, to and fro, with a furrowed brow. Well – they’ve been telling us it was coming (whoever “they” are). They’ve pleaded with us to prepare, to get ready. And now it…
Devil Winds
We’re in the midst of some devil winds here in Los Angeles. And they’re not the type we’re used to. During autumn, we usually experience Santa Anas, which are warm or hot winds that blow everything about…
Cool, Clear Water
While keeping cool and floating in the pool, I couldn’t help thinking about water. Cool, clear water. I guarantee much of my liquid obsession is based in the drought. Go figure. Our water problems here in the…