The Midwest Floods

It's not a warm and fuzzy feature - the type we like to share with. There's a story to be told, nonetheless, and a big deal at that. Attention must be paid.

Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by the most recent flooding - especially in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin.

There are questions that need to be asked and answered - such as could the levee breaches have been avoided ? Were there forsseable conditions that had been neglected for lack of money to do the necessary remediation ? How about the global warming connection ? Is it something that is no longer a discussion among academicians ? Is it time we as citizens take control of the dialogue and the agenda ?

May we be able to soon go back to talking about obscure and offbeat activities. But for now there are more important things to worry about.

Hang in there !