Dreams, Glitter and Tears

Ike will be here late tonight and we are preparing. I've taken pictures of the yard and our home, epecting that at least a few things will not make it through the storm.

One thing I am certain will not make it is our maple tree:



I also worry about the slatted "roof" over our back porch:




The house seems like it should be fine, although we may get a little damage to our roof.

ok, so that's a crappy pic, but I swear, it's ok!


Life at work is exciting. A lot of things are missing from our shelves and I figure it will only get worse.

If you can find a parking spot, there are so many people shopping that there are no carts:



There is little water:




practically no bread... I took three of those loaves




I figure it will get worse from here.