I'm a stranger in a strange land, longing for home, longing for blue skies, white clouds and trees that whisper my name.
10.24.2007
On Fire
The world is on fire. A rushing, hissing silver wind blows through the treetops and ashes mask the mountains. Half a million people have been evacuated as the flames steadily devour the landscape.
I've been wondering how you're doing. I knew you were closer to the fires by a long shot, but it's hard for me to know exactly where any of them are. The names they use don't tell me anything.
Becky, No, I'm definitely not a photographer, so these aren't my photos.
I'm not that close to the fires, but some of the people I work with are. Some have been evacuated, some are hosting evacuees.
It's both strange and scary for this to be happening so close by us.
I am praying for those who have lost their homes and who have suffered from the damage. It's almost overwhelming when you realize the scope of it all. And how quickly it all happened. Almost immediately after we got back from ACW.
I agree. God's protection. He is the one to turn in times of trouble.
I'm an urban fantasy author with Harper Voyager, and I now have two novels under my belt. (Hurrah!) Afterlife and Feast are available for purchase just about anywhere and either one of them will temporarily make you forget about doing laundry, cleaning the bathroom or paying your bills. I love writing scary/romantic stories and I firmly believe in HEAs. I'm an animal lover and a tree-hugger and I sometimes forget that I'm wearing my PJs until I go outside to get the mail.
It sounds like it's straight out of Vanilla Sky or Minority Report.
Apparently a company named New Line Genetics wants to add you to their library. They'd like to purchase the patent to your DNA and they're willing to pay you $5,000.
To me, the creepiest part of their "Sell My DNA" Web page is the testimonial by a couple who sold their DNA to start a college fund for their twin daughters.
Talk about an identity crisis.
So, my question of the week is this: Would you sell your DNA for $5000?
2 comments:
Merrie, are these pictures ones you took?
I've been wondering how you're doing. I knew you were closer to the fires by a long shot, but it's hard for me to know exactly where any of them are. The names they use don't tell me anything.
God's protection.
Becky
Becky,
No, I'm definitely not a photographer, so these aren't my photos.
I'm not that close to the fires, but some of the people I work with are. Some have been evacuated, some are hosting evacuees.
It's both strange and scary for this to be happening so close by us.
I am praying for those who have lost their homes and who have suffered from the damage. It's almost overwhelming when you realize the scope of it all. And how quickly it all happened. Almost immediately after we got back from ACW.
I agree. God's protection. He is the one to turn in times of trouble.
:)
Merrie
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