Safe

view driving home of Roblar fire smokeSafe From the Roblar Fire.It's south of the ranch. Hundreds of Marinesand firemen dig barriers, drop retardant and water. 
We are in good hands.I'm unprepared. Need to weed wack larger perimeter. Need to practice fire drills,Need to place valuables in storage, but where is safe?Another disaster, terrorist attack, plume of smoke. Stop travelling?Stay away from crowds?Get a gun?Wear a bullet proof bubble?
Air quality is awful. Stink of burning trash,not the joyful smell of leaves in Fall.Smog sticks to clothing. Reminds of theInland Empire when smog was thickthey told children to stay indoors.No air conditioning in schools.The smell of kids sweating on linoleumdesks in a crowded classroom is closeto the aroma of air today.No sun drying laundry.No digging the rest of the chain linkfortress...