Global Warming??

Here in Los Angeles, we have it good.
"Cold" for us is normal spring or summer temperatures elsewhere.
But, this winter, we do have good reason for the complaint.

According to a report published by MSNBC, 51 people in 9 states have died from the cold. People are without power, and that has forced thousands of residents from their own homes in order to flood their local shelters. At the shelters, they "huddle under blankets and in front of space heaters."

I feel totally blessed, don't you?

Lucky for us here in California, the main loss that we have incurred is the destruction of over one billion dollars worth of citrus fruit.

I feel horrible for all the homeless folks out there on the streets.
I only recently lit the pilot light on the heater inside my place, and before I did that, it was biting cold. I cannot imagine being outdoors in the night when it has been so freezing.

Here are some ways that you can help someone in need:

• find an old blanket that you have but never use and keep it in your car; next time you see someone in need, offer it to them!


• if you spot someone hanging around your local freeway off ramp, stop in at the nearest gas station and buy them something hot and decaf-you don't know if they are sensitive to caffeine.


• pull out your old sweaters or sweatshirts that you never wear and keep them in your back seat for easy give-aways.


• if you have the means, purchase a Starbucks or McDonalds gift card in any denomination and hand it over to someone who needs it more than you may.