Your commentary touched me deeply. I lived in LA in the mid-70’s and even went through a Santa Ana caused wind fire while living in the remote hills between San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley. But it was nothing like what is happening today— like mere oven fire in one’s home compared to this apocalyptic hellstorm. We never had winds like this in January much less during what was then fire season— September to November not all year. You are right on every point and so pray your words reach far and wide and move the movers and shakers to finally do something about climate change. God bless you Andra for your good words and hope you stir up some good trouble with them.
I’ll take your fact reporting over anyone I know, Andra, and not just because you’re our daughter-in-law. Of course we are grateful to know you are both “fine.” We lived through the huge Creek Fire when we moved to Oakhurst south of Yosemite in 2020 and several smaller fires after that before moving to the Central Coast last year. Nowhere nearly as populated an area as LA, it was an unforgettably terrifying experience for mountain inhabitants, who deal with fire risk year in year out. I struggled with a form of survivor or witness guilt when over 120 homes burned down in the Oak Fire just 26 miles away from Oakhurst in 2022. PTSD for sure can be triggered just by the smell of smoke. Your heartfelt commentary rends my heart but also makes me so proud of you. We love you both very much.
I'm so thankful for how you can put into words what so many of us are collectively feeling. Love you friend, and glad your family is safe!
Love you!
Your commentary touched me deeply. I lived in LA in the mid-70’s and even went through a Santa Ana caused wind fire while living in the remote hills between San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley. But it was nothing like what is happening today— like mere oven fire in one’s home compared to this apocalyptic hellstorm. We never had winds like this in January much less during what was then fire season— September to November not all year. You are right on every point and so pray your words reach far and wide and move the movers and shakers to finally do something about climate change. God bless you Andra for your good words and hope you stir up some good trouble with them.
💖💖 LA lives in so many peoples hearts! Love you!
💕 love you back❤️
(Hugs) to you and all of LA
I’ll take your fact reporting over anyone I know, Andra, and not just because you’re our daughter-in-law. Of course we are grateful to know you are both “fine.” We lived through the huge Creek Fire when we moved to Oakhurst south of Yosemite in 2020 and several smaller fires after that before moving to the Central Coast last year. Nowhere nearly as populated an area as LA, it was an unforgettably terrifying experience for mountain inhabitants, who deal with fire risk year in year out. I struggled with a form of survivor or witness guilt when over 120 homes burned down in the Oak Fire just 26 miles away from Oakhurst in 2022. PTSD for sure can be triggered just by the smell of smoke. Your heartfelt commentary rends my heart but also makes me so proud of you. We love you both very much.
Thank you Marilyn 💖💖