Second Thoughts – Blizzard Victims

Greetings Dear Reader,

This just in:  The State of Georgia mobilizes charities to provide bread and milk to blizzard sieged Wisconsin.

The Peach State has put together a minivan convoy of worried southern soccer moms to deliver milk and bread to the victims of today's Wisconsin blizzard.  One such mom was quoted as saying: “We never hear on the news of those poor Wisconsin people going out for supplies when a storm is coming.  Surely it is our duty to help our northern neighbors.”

One organizer commandeered the bread isle at a Kroger in Smyrna and dispatched his sons to cart up all the milk, buttermilk, and chocolate milk.   He turned regular shoppers away explaining the dire need of the Wisconsin people.

The lead organizer, Buford T. Becknell of Cumming, GA explained that it was vital that a state so recently hit by murderous snow storms not sit by while other states suffered the same fate.  Buford plans to personally lead the caravan in his Sun Beam Semi.  His hope is to, in his own words, “Bring a little southern sunshine to the frozen north.”

His wife, Ivy, when reminded that Wisconsin is “The Dairy State” responded, “I am sure all of those cows are just too cold to milk or would rather not be bothered during the store. Bless their hearts.”

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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Second Thoughts – What to Hoard in a Storm

Greetings Dear Reader,

Sometimes I will end the day with thoughts that are important to get out.  Usually I just write them and put them in my journal folder.  I have chosen that on occasion I will share them with you Dear Reader.

Whilst the East Coast is in the throes of a record setting winter storm I have been entertained by watching my Southern friends and family respond to the event.  I have seen pictures posted of the snow and the jokes about “running to the store for bread and milk.”  Also in demand when expecting snow can be eggs and toilet paper. 

This reminds me of a winter ice storm in Atlanta when I was much younger.  We lost power and heat.  We spent almost a week with a friend who had both.  I remember we brought bread and milk with us.  We had some excellent French toast.   The current situation makes me wonder what one hoards during other types of extreme weather.

One of the highway warning sings call for LIZARD conditions.  My friend Robin was curious about this so I suggested she needed to run to the store for onions and prune juice.  I have seen it rain frogs when I lived in Florida. Perhaps this is similar. Of course if it rains frogs you need to buy pears and kefir.

For tornado shelters one primarily needs to stock up on good snacks and digital entertainment.  A weather radio might be a good idea too.  I am not sure there is a proper prescription for tidal waves other than RUN.  Another aspect of storm hoarding is taking on enough salt or plywood as the weather condition proscribes.

In hurricanes they suggest stocking up on fresh water.  I prefer large quantities of the following whilst riding out a tropical storm:

Vodka

Grenadine syrup

Gin

Light rum

151 rum

Amaretto almond liqueur

Triple sec

Grapefruit juice

Pineapple juice

Volcano eruptions provide the opportunity for many kinds of weather all at once.  I do recommend observing them from a safe distance, in a shelter, on a video feed.  Hot lava and ashes tend to mess up the hair.  You may hoard whatever piques one’s fancy.

Whatever your weather challenge it is “your” weather challenge.  I care that you are besieged by a storm.  I promise not to mock you for buying bread or prune juice.  I will offer this.  God never gets the weather wrong.  Ride it out and enjoy the change.  Stay safe and do not give in to the temptation to do stupid things.  Snow is always beautiful to me even when it is in my way.

Let it Snow – Dean Martin

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we’ve no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

It doesn’t show signs of stopping

And I’ve bought some corn for popping

The lights are turned way down low

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I’ll hate going out in the storm

But if you’ll really hold me tight

All the way home I’ll be warm

The fire is slowly dying

And my dear, we’re still good-bying

As long as you love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I’ll hate going out in the storm

But if you’ll really hold me tight

All the way home I’ll be warm

The fire is slowly dying

And my dear, we’re still good-bying

As long as you love me so

Let it snow (let it snow)

Let it snow (let it snow)

Let it snow (let it snow)

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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