Conundrum...

The fires, which have been so deadly and destructive have an unfortunate beauty.

This was taken (not by me) the first night, before the smoke got so thick that you could stare at the sun without blinking...

Daniel Sofer pictures

It's been a horrible week in Southern California. So many people have lost everything. I remember how my friend felt after the Bel Air fire in 1961. We had to evacuate, but she lost everything except for the clothes she was wearing. She always joked that it was her least favorite outfit.

Some people are still not able to go back to their houses, even to see if the house is still standing. There is a whole contingent of them camping in a parking lot, keeping spirits up and hope alive... it's not a fun job.


A sunset several days later... remember, I'm many miles from any of the fires... you could taste, smell , see and feel it...



and the winds are supposed to pick up again this week...