On L.I. 2-days ago, a car driver purposely rear-ended a bike and drove him into the back of a car, killing the cyclist instantly. After his arrest, they found he had previously been arrested for running down his wife several years ago.
My theory
People see the news: Iraq, Katrina, Rita, inflation, unemployment, 911; and they see theur world is out of control. They use their rage (looting, road rage, violence) as a way of taking personal control (what do they have to loose?).
Sad to say: Anarchy, racism, weather stuff (floods/droughts/hurricanes), economic class, geography (high vs low ground) are the challenges ahead.

Stay inland and surround yourself w. good friends.

• Peeper (cage, travel cage, all her food)


• Clothing (weather appropriate, utilitarian, maybe one fun set to cheer me up)


• Water (multiple Nalgenes full)


• Food (non-perishables not requiring cooking, can opener)


• Bicycle (helmet, seat, repair kit, pump, bungee cords to strap Peeper travel cage to back)


• Backpacks (2 comfy ones)


• Laptop (and accessories)


• Cellphone (and accessories)


• ID (including passport, credit cards)


• Drugs (prescription and OTC medicines)


• Entertainment (origami, crochet, books)

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