Whenever a war threatens, I find myself stocking up on food.  It isn’t even a conscious plan – it’s an instinct over which I have no control.   And this is not happening this time.

Maybe I’m just too worn out to have strong instincts, but I hope the US  finds an alternative to violence to alleviate the situation.

As for the storm in the area – we deal with the rain and flooding with proper winter clothing – and an eiderdown in bed.  I hope the sirens won’t make us run down to the cold cold shelter.