Fire: the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire" (wikipedia).
So much tragedy surrounds the recent fires in Southern California. It seems like, as things burn, it is easier to distance ourselves from the emotional aspects and turn to faulting and finding reasons as to why this happens. Sometimes, I think, understanding peoples' fear, losses, and experiencing (or at least realizing) the humanity behind these tragedies are what bring people closer together. And sometimes it is the only thing we can do to help.
Kaili's families were evacuated because of the fires in San Diego. It seems as though both houses are in the clear - which is really amazing news. Sadly, others aren't as lucky and I know that as the damage is uncovered and more houses are revealed, things that seem surreal now may become more personal to her and her family. We can only hope for the best.
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In other news, I have officially doubled up in courses. If I disappear, that is why. If you look at my life in semester framework, I am taking 8 classes a semester. My day planner has become meticulously laid out and my social life is suffering the same consequence. However, these are things that are important.
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I am looking for a book-club! I would prefer a queer book club, but I am not sure that is going to happen given the geographical place I currently reside. If you know of anything or hear of anything, please advise!!
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Now back to work.
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