Everyone is OK

While the wildfires seem to be still burning in many parts of So. California, I am happy to report that I heard from Charles and from the Weavers Cottage. Charles had lost power for a few days, but they're doing alright, and Weavers Cottage is untouched by the fires - but they did have some damage from the winds.

My heart goes out to the folks who have lost their homes - but there are two good stories to share:

first, I heard one woman commenting on the news last night about how she knows that fire is supposed to be regenerative - and she said while she's sad about the loss of her home and everything in it, there's something freeing about the chance to start fresh. I admire her courage and her positive point of view!

second, there were a number of great news stories about New Leash on Life and how they are working hard to save animals who had been left in the fire- it's an amazing organization - I had worked with them briefly a few years back and while my life got crazy and I don't make time to do it any currently, I was really proud to know that they're still out there, day in and day out, caring for all those animals! If you feel a little generous today, and want to help out with the efforts, feel free to visit their site and make a donation - even a small $10 donation would help feed and house a pet!

As for us, everyone around me seems to be OK - except that we're all getting sick - Gregg and I both have sore throats (his is worse) and 2 or 3 people at work are sick with colds or the flu! - I'm eating Vitamin C and praying that I don't get sick -

on the knitting front - I'm working on a scarf for the Ravelry Scarf Exchange - and on my Lorna's Lace pie wedge shawl - I have high ambitions, I know, but I'd like to get both of those done this weekend. I guess it depends on how much knitting I'm able to do.

Happy Friday everyone!

:)