It’s late afternoon and the wind is already picking up. The worst of Tropical Storm Isaias isn’t supposed to hit until later tonight, but already our driveway is covered with bits of tree debris, and a tree limb hit the corner of the house, causing some minor damage to the roof, gutter, and deck. It’s not a good day for living under trees that have been weakened by years of insect damage and drought. But, my phone is charged, the flashlights are ready, and I put a few gallons of water aside. There’s not much else to do but wait and see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s late afternoon and the wind is already picking up. The worst of Tropical Storm Isaias isn’t supposed to hit until later tonight, but already our driveway is covered with bits of tree debris, and a tree limb hit the … Continue reading