"Hunkerin'" down

All the superpower economic muscle in the world can't save people when natures fury comes into play. Our existence is so precarious on the cosmic/global/local scale.

I've decided to stick it out in Houston, despite Rita.
The gridlock situation is too extreme.
I don't have enough supplies but I'm hoping we make it out ok in our refugee apartment.
Texans are so much more compassionate and polite than what I'm used to.


With all this hurricane drama going on, I've been leaving out a lot major stuff going on in this timeline.

There was a terrorist suicide bombing attack on London mass transit on 7/7/05.

The Afghani people had another major democratic election. Read more.
I think the main problem there is the lack of modern communication infrastructure. They are in the stone age and many weren't sure what party to vote for so they all just discussed as they waited in line.

Iraq political environment is wild but she is on the cusp of a true democratic republic.
The drafted constitution leaves much to be desired. A ratification vote is coming soon and
they have a difficult decision to make. The terrorist are flailing wiledly, killing more and more indiscriminately. An item I found recently, really touched my heart - Iraq soldiers donate to Katrina victims. It's heartwarming to think that these guys are praying for us despite the world of shit they are in.

I'm not sure if I want to continue playing music...my band personnel is in shambles and my callouses have softened. If my garage and equipment are intact, I may start it up again but as of this moment...I just don't know.