The fires
It’s been a bit of an odd week here, due to the fires I mentioned below. They started last Sunday, a day after we got home from Wine Country, and they’ve been wreaking havoc ever since. And we’re not unaffected: We have many friends with relatives or homes in Sonoma or Napa Counties, and – depending on the direction of the winds – the smoke has made its way to the city several different days, limiting our outdoor activities. (Avery’s soccer practice and game were cancelled, as were Zoe’s cross-country practice and meet – and neither girl had outdoor recess or PE all week.) We’re also planning a quiet (inside) weekend at home, while we would normally be at a pumpkin patch or at some outdoor fall-themed event.
We’re only facing minor inconveniences, of course, and my heart goes out to all the people who have lost their homes or loved ones. It feels surreal to be close to something so tragic, and it’s hard not to feel helpless when following the news. Everyone is just hoping and praying that the winds will slow and the fires will finally get under control.
-M