tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post8450094761914080645..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: IRMAGERDJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-32060528938909361642017-09-16T17:12:30.621-04:002017-09-16T17:12:30.621-04:00I did not see this and posted the same further dow...I did not see this and posted the same further down. My husband worked with Eric when he was at the Chronicle. I was so glad that he kept the blog when he moved on to Ars Technica. Eric has been my go-to for weather and hurricane coverage for years. He is the best!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271702756315450533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-53053080277052513492017-09-16T17:06:55.815-04:002017-09-16T17:06:55.815-04:00LOVE your title for this post. I think when Harvey...LOVE your title for this post. I think when Harvey hit us in Texas the week before Irma it ratcheted up the coverage for you guys. I tried to avoid watching TV through the storm here, but after 4 solid days of rain I gave in I'm glad you came though Irma okay. That period without power after a hurricane is a drag. Hope you've got power back now. I can recommend a web site to follow for hurricane coverage. It's no-hype and really good. Check out Eric Berger's Space City Houston weather site. He's been covering hurricanes for years and he is the one I trust for information. He focuses on Houston, but he thoroughly covered Irma as he does most hurricanes whether they are aimed at Texas or not.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271702756315450533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18524251430448101502017-09-16T15:00:40.027-04:002017-09-16T15:00:40.027-04:00I hear you on the sensationalist news. I was in To...I hear you on the sensationalist news. I was in Tokyo during the 2011 9M earthquake and tsunami disaster. We felt severe shaking but were hours away from the real disaster area. So many people in the US reached out to us in a panic because they couldn't tell what was real news and what was sensationalism. I also had a hard time processing information about what was going on in our area even with the Japanese news, which was not nearly as sensationalist as the US news but still hard to take at face value. It was then that I decided to stop following the news altogether. If enough people are talking about something I go look it up then, but otherwise I stay out of it all. My life is much happier and a lot less stressful now. I worry a lot less now that I'm not spending my time learning about things that don't affect my life in the long run.April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54403717450780953272017-09-16T12:38:30.563-04:002017-09-16T12:38:30.563-04:00Me and my husband are from Miami and we evacuated ...Me and my husband are from Miami and we evacuated to Atlanta with our cats Nanners and Lola, our Greyhound Anubis and my Husband's parents' miniature poodle Jax. It was a full car for a very long drive, but it made me realize that the most important things aren't things at all. My Family, including my animals, were safe with me. I'm glad you stayed safe and did what you needed to do to stay calm. We're back in Miami now, and there is sadness here but I know it is worse elsewhere. Thank you for putting this into words. italiadannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517765666238480633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51716562475729368362017-09-14T17:19:48.680-04:002017-09-14T17:19:48.680-04:00I love reading what you share about your anxiety a...<br />I love reading what you share about your anxiety and the stuff in this post about processing by writing hits home for me. Sometimes when I'm doing well, I forget I actually need to journal to keep doing well and when I'm doing badly, I'm glad I switched to digital options so I can even write on my phone laying in bed if I need to get something out and down to figure it out. I end up writing things I didn't know before the words appear on the screen and actually feel my feelings. Wow. Anyway, love to you and John from a long time lurker, rare commenter. Tinahttp://nerdbliss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10635829797630191512017-09-14T16:26:22.832-04:002017-09-14T16:26:22.832-04:00So glad to hear that you are all OK. I was floode...So glad to hear that you are all OK. I was flooded into my neighborhood here in Texas during Harvey, but no real property damage.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522725105262027821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61095220977889634432017-09-14T09:44:56.296-04:002017-09-14T09:44:56.296-04:00It's frustrating that mainstream media has to ...It's frustrating that mainstream media has to go so sensational. But unfortunately "if it bleeds, it leads" and advertisers make money with more viewers and readers of "The world is ending as we know it with this hurricane" type pieces. I turn off the news when it gets overwhelming and go to different sources for updates on storms (weather stations seem to be a little less melodramatic, and Environment Canada is objective). Do what you need to in order to look after yourself in situations like this.<br /><br />Glad you guys are ok! And that your tree survived! :)Dawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316087318679995050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33484657402679813672017-09-13T18:35:08.895-04:002017-09-13T18:35:08.895-04:00So glad you are ok!
going way off on a tangent... ...So glad you are ok!<br />going way off on a tangent... Plexiglass on a couple windows sounds like a very good idea. I also keep wondering if some of your Harry Potter floating candles would help. if you can put a little light in all the corners of your rooms, just so it's not dark, I wonder if that would help? Obviously it wont stop anxiety, but it cold make the house look more normal, which might ease things a little? just a totally random thought. Very glad to hear that you are well. Let us know what's up with WDW when you get a chance. Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52896404278106148782017-09-13T16:57:20.848-04:002017-09-13T16:57:20.848-04:00I am so very grateful that all of my loved ones in...I am so very grateful that all of my loved ones in Florida made it through the storm. One Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768744370858632841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7577572498313436802017-09-13T16:44:33.299-04:002017-09-13T16:44:33.299-04:00I've lived in Fort Myers for four years, so Ir...I've lived in Fort Myers for four years, so Irma was the first hurricane I weathered. Fortunately when we had to evacuate, we were able to spend the weekend with my husband's family (long time Florida residents) who helped keep my anxiety to a manageable level, and we returned to a house with no flooding or damage. So glad you guys are safe too! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194418196362804453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58952701597073617822017-09-13T15:14:53.988-04:002017-09-13T15:14:53.988-04:00Yay for homebirth!Yay for homebirth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48140925530111609722017-09-13T14:26:13.043-04:002017-09-13T14:26:13.043-04:00Great idea and no termites in the stored wood eith...Great idea and no termites in the stored wood either. My mil is super-afraid of bugs, but is typically one of the first to board up her house and high-tail it outta town! I'm going to mention this to her.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985702024707805018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13336958057243578352017-09-13T12:32:07.178-04:002017-09-13T12:32:07.178-04:00I'm so glad you are okay and that you took exc...I'm so glad you are okay and that you took excellent care of each other and yourself. I'm in Ocala and I burrowed into my closet to ride out the storm. The library I work at has power and internet, so we're the place to be for folks looking to get cool.Mary B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10378567309895085081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79397899175922795352017-09-13T12:07:28.312-04:002017-09-13T12:07:28.312-04:00You have a disease. Medicine helps. So take the me...You have a disease. Medicine helps. So take the medicine. There shouldn't be any more stigma to that than a heart patient or asthma patient taking their meds. Just take the meds.<br /><br />Be well. Stay well. Stupid stigma is stupid.Kate Halleronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097028157969058637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4708587148056618962017-09-13T11:49:49.511-04:002017-09-13T11:49:49.511-04:00Sword wielders unite! (Is that something's bat...Sword wielders unite! (Is that something's battle cry? I feel like it is but my memory is crap.) I myself am a card-carrying member of the Monster Slayers Sword Guild, and I would not be functional without my morning mix of "Go forth and greet the world!" meds. Kudos to you for recognizing what you truly needed and doing something about it! Most times that's truly the hardest step. It's taken me a long, long time to realize that what I have is not something to just "suck up and deal with", because how does just sucking it up bring balance to the chemicals out of whack in your brain? What's helped me the most is making sure the people in my life are super supportive and understanding, and ditching the dorks who choose to be dorks. So glad you have John in your life. It's amazing what love can do. :)Red-headed Eddienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31724770650439141662017-09-13T11:09:03.498-04:002017-09-13T11:09:03.498-04:00Glad you two are safe and that the dragon has been...Glad you two are safe and that the dragon has been slayed. Irma's slow meander to Florida really did make the anxiety drag on for an exhaustingly long time, but happily both my dad's house in Central Florida and my house in Atlanta are A-OK. And one silver lining to all of this: at least Irma waited until the weekend AFTER DragonCon to make her appearance. Beth Dolgnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03189299464058568759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78211249426919911512017-09-13T09:25:48.063-04:002017-09-13T09:25:48.063-04:00I'm so glad you all are ok. We're in Sara...I'm so glad you all are ok. We're in Sarasota and were spared the worst because it did take that sudden veer to the center. Still, it was not a pleasant night. We lost cable and internet about 2 pm and then power about 5. The storm had just started ratcheting up so we were completely without information for the duration. We didn't board up and I'm glad since we didn't have any damage but still had light. I understand completely about the light. The storm came through Sunday night and it's now Wednesday with no power. They're saying maybe 10 days. I don't want to wait that long but I'm incredibly grateful that we were spared.MirthMistressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31988170210833236922017-09-13T09:07:40.904-04:002017-09-13T09:07:40.904-04:00We're in Tampa and we love Denis Phillips on W...We're in Tampa and we love Denis Phillips on WFTS in Tampa and Mikes Weather Page (spaghettimodels.com and on Facebook). Both of them give a straight, non hyped view on the up coming weather, and they do it with a little humor. <br />The major channels (especially the Weather Channel) give me anxiety as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82283968525881123362017-09-13T08:39:24.960-04:002017-09-13T08:39:24.960-04:00Thank God for Eric Berger! The pre-hurricane panic...Thank God for Eric Berger! The pre-hurricane panic makes it feel like we live through it twice. Eric Berger is not only no hype but sometimes funny too.Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15940921418521016210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36451012728975363662017-09-13T06:09:08.918-04:002017-09-13T06:09:08.918-04:00Maybe just a few of the windows then with the most...Maybe just a few of the windows then with the most precious wiew and keep the wood for the rest. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606210200015038822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50123733124738446602017-09-13T03:42:22.407-04:002017-09-13T03:42:22.407-04:00So glad to hear that you're ok <3.So glad to hear that you're ok <3.June Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88392706088584005472017-09-13T03:38:01.257-04:002017-09-13T03:38:01.257-04:00I LARP, and therefore have a literal monster-slayi...I LARP, and therefore have a literal monster-slaying sword. It may be foam latex, but when I am feeling tired and weak and small, I find great comfort in gripping its hilt and telling the scary dark world to *bring it*.Robin Bobcatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19832837939807494962017-09-13T00:00:29.476-04:002017-09-13T00:00:29.476-04:00So glad to hear all is well. So glad to hear all is well. Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479986195076770746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72169561098609474062017-09-12T20:17:19.293-04:002017-09-12T20:17:19.293-04:00So glad you're all safe! I hope I never have ...So glad you're all safe! I hope I never have to board up my windows...My old Vic has 30 or so. I would have needed to be warned in July.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06205590249880568507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72205870684932191042017-09-12T19:21:03.404-04:002017-09-12T19:21:03.404-04:00Fellow Houstonian here, my first though was Space ...Fellow Houstonian here, my first though was Space City Weather too. The world needs more weather coverage like thatAnne B. https://www.blogger.com/profile/09600215149123665254noreply@blogger.com