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Seizing the day in Puerto Rico

Seizing the day in Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans (and residents of other devastated neighboring islands, as well) need everything–RIGHT NOW. There’s no question about that. Lives are at stake. Certainly looks like a tornado hit: downed power lines in Humacao, PR — photo by Carlos Giusti/AP and CNN But while FEMA and the Puerto Rican government are leasing power generators and shipping in enormous planes full of food, water, and medicine, I hope the people who will be rebuilding Puerto Rico keep their eyes on the future. Loading up for Puerto Rico: an industrial…

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We ALL live in a potential disaster zone–but we’re not helpless

We ALL live in a potential disaster zone–but we’re not helpless

Which Disaster Zone do you prefer? That was the question my Beloved asked, not long after Hurricane Maria finished doing the job on Puerto Rico that Irma had left half-finished, and the central Mexico earthquake had leveled significant portions of the region. His question caught his co-workers by surprise, but–if you think about it–none of us really should be surprised. So, then, what’s your answer? Where would you rather live? You could live in a tropical paradise like Barbuda or Puerto Rico, where a hurricane can level your…

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