BLAZE

Sometimes I poke my head up out of the sand and am amazed at what I learn. A friend of mine told me about the following news gem, regarding Hurricane Isabel's imminent arrival earlier this week:

More than 300,000 people in North Carolina and Virginia had been urged to move to higher ground. Even seasoned storm veterans gave in to the five days of warnings that started when Isabel was a Category 5 leviathan with 160 mph wind. But a few thousand hardy — or foolhardy — souls ignored evacuation orders. Virginia Beach police suggested they write their names in permanent marker on their forearms so they can be identified if they are injured or killed.

OK, so Bruce says he's on the side of the hardy souls. Hmph. All I can say is it's a disarming thought ...

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