however Sandy decided she only wanted to stay for a short time. But she did make the trees dance quickly and the islands are flooded to the max. There are many families and businesses without power.
I do not write much about work on my blog however I will say all the residents are safe and the staff members did a wonderful job. We did experience some flooding and flickering of lights but nothing like the past.
At the home front my family has been really supportive of my long hours as they do their best to understand my responsibilities at work. Anyway, I need to catch a few zzzz's before I have to go back to work.
has been in my head all day. Hmmm-maybe because Sandy is bringing rain with her visit.
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
{Refrain}
So baby talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/eurythmics/here+comes+the+rain+again_20051807.html ]
Here comes the rain again
Raining in my head like a tragedy
Tearing me apart like a new emotion
Oooooh
I want to breathe in the open wind
I want to kiss like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
{Refrain}
So baby talk to me
Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
(Here is comes again, here it comes again)
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
I want dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you
you really do not have to visit us this year. Your sister Irene came last year and left us with terrible memories. Please take a detour.
New Jersey is preparing for the worst and hoping for the best as a hurricane, Nor’ester and cold front are set to bring a super storm to the region early next week.
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Red flags fly from a lifeguard station as Hurricane Sandy passes offshore to the east, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Miami Beach, Fla.
“We are preparing for the absolute worst and I expect that we will be prepared for what comes in the next four or five days,” Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said at an event in Hillsdale this afternoon.
Guadagno said Cape May County’s Office of Emergency Management has already begun ordering evacuations and colleges along the coast are also voluntarily evacuating. Related: What you need to know if Sandy arrives in New Jersey
“It is the storm of the century,” she said. “We thought the last one was the storm of the century, but this is not only a hurricane, it’s a full moon, high-tide Nor’easter.”
Guadagno was in Hillsdale to announce a nearly $200,000 state grant that will fund infrastructure improvements to two roads, one of which – Central Avenue – is a major thoroughfare. She was serving as acting governor because Governor Christie is in North Carolina campaigning for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory. But Guadagno said Christie would be back this evening and would be in charge throughout the weekend when the storm is expected to hit. Hillsdale Mayor Max Arnowitz said he has asked the state to request that United Water lower the water level at its reservoir in Woodcliff Lake, to help mitigate damage in flood-prone areas of the borough. But Guadagno said it’s too early to say whether the state would order the water company to lower it’s four reservoirs in the state.
“That is one of the many issues on the check list that we have to discuss and we haven’t made any decisions yet,” she said. “We’re still tracking the storm, we’re still getting ready for the storm. We’re prepared to make that decision if as the storm comes forward it’s required or appropriate.”
Guadagno said state Cabinet members have already had meetings with emergency management officials in the region today. The state commissioner of transportation was at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center at state police headquarters today in preparation of the storm and the National Guard are on call should they be needed.
“We learned a lot of lessons from Hurricane Irene,” she said. “One of the lessons was to follow a set, set of procedures to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. We’re already engaged in preparing for the worst. We are constantly tracking the storm.”
Arnowitz said Hillsdale is also prepared for the worst. He said the Department of Public Works spent Friday picking up leaves in flood-prone areas and clearing storm drains and he has authorized extra staff and over-time if it’s needed to handle the storm. He said emergency services personnel were meeting Friday afternoon to discuss storm response plans and residents will be getting phone calls urging the to evacuate if they live in low-lying areas.
He said the fire department volunteers would also be going door-to-door Sunday suggesting people evacuate flood-prone areas.
“We’re ready,” he said. “The generators are all gassed up. I hope we don’t have to use them.”
Guadagno, who lives in Monmouth County, also urged residents to be prepared and evacuate early, with plans to stay out of their homes for several days.
“If you live on the coast like I do, you know a full moon, high-tide Nor’easter is the absolute worst case scenario, add to that right now Hurricane Sandy – you need to be prepared,” she said.
“A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable. If you’re always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you’re always holding them close, they will cling to you for fear."
In memory of my Aunt Terri who passed way due to breast cancer a few years ago. We loved singing this song together. I miss everything about you: your love, voice, laugh, persona, and smell. Until we meet again- My my my i yi woo (remember throw your head back when you say- woo)
My Sharona
Ooh my little pretty one, pretty one. When you gonna give me some time, Sharona? Ooh you make my motor run, my motor run. Gun it comin' off the line Sharona Never gonna stop, give it up. Such a dirty mind. Always get it up for the touch of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...
Come a little closer huh, ah will ya huh. Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona. Keeping it a mystery gets to me Running down the length of my thighs, Sharona Never gonna stop, give it up. Such a dirty mind. Always get it up for the touch of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...
When you gonna give it to me, give it to me. It is just a matter of time Sharona Is it just destiny, destiny? Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona? Never gonna stop, give it up. Such a dirty mind. Always get it up for the touch of the younger kind. My my my i yi woo. M M M My Sharona...
Tonight Carson wanted to know if his other family was worried about him? He also asked if they missed and loved him? My heart is not ready for the adoption questions.
It's that time of year where classes are finishing up for the term. It's been a great year for the ones that could study! There are many more that would like the opportunity as well, and now is the time to register them for next year! Please take a look at the attachment for some photos and info. Thanks for taking the time, and caring for these little ones here in Guatemala.
Saturday we attened Lyric's first birthday party. The theme of the party was baseball hence the shirts. Cinderella had a 'thing' for the birthday boy as she was rubbing his head and touching his arms. Carson was busy jumping in the bounce house with his girlfriend Sophia.
Overall it was a fun time.
so good this year in Kindergarten. We are seeing improvements this year with:
his willingness to learn what the teacher is teaching
not trying to be the teacher
getting along with his classmates
not clinging to my leg before I leave the classroom ( I do miss that a little)
playing with his classmates (he still likes to play alone)
not trying to control the classroom
do you see the common thread....it begins with a C and ends with a L
Dear Best, Happy Birthday to you. I love you. I hope you have a great day. Be careful blowing out the candles. Happy Birthday. Best- when I see you I am going to give you a great big hug and kiss. and Best do not forget to put the top up on your car tonight because its going to be really, really cold.
That's it. wait! I love you so much.
GUATEMALA CITY – A long-simmering volcano outside one of the Guatemala's most famous tourist attractions exploded into a series of powerful eruptions Thursday, hurling thick clouds of ash nearly two miles (three kilometers) high, spewing rivers of lava down its flanks and forcing the evacuation of more than 33,000 people from surrounding communities.
Guatemala's head of emergency evacuations, Sergio Cabanas, said the evacuees were leaving some 17 villages around the Volcan del Fuego, which sits about six miles southwest (16 kilometers) from the colonial city of Antigua. The ash was blowing south and authorities said Antigua was not currently in danger, although they expected the eruption to last for at least 12 more hours.
The agency said the volcano spewed lava nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) down slopes billowing with ash around Acatenango, a 12,346-foot-high (3,763-meter-high) volcano whose name translates as "Volcano of Fire."
"A paroxysm of an eruption is taking place, a great volcanic eruption, with strong explosions and columns of ash," said Gustavo Chicna, a volcanologist with the National Institute of Seismology, Vulcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology. He said the cinders spewing from the volcano were settling a half-inch thick in many places.
He said extremely hot gases were also rolling down the sides of the volcano, which was entirely wreathed in ash and smoke. The emergency agency warned that flights through the area could be affected.
There was a general orange alert, the second-highest level, but a red alert south and southeast of the mountain, where, Chicna said, "it's almost in total darkness."
Teresa Marroquin, disaster coordinator for the Guatemalan Red Cross, said the organization had set up 10 emergency shelters and was sending hygiene kits and water.
"There are lots of respiratory problems and eye problems," she said
I can not believe summer is coming to an end. It was a gloomy day in Cape May County. Of course I spent most of my day at work. However it was not all that bad as I was able to hang out with a new patient who was a very talkative and full of life at 88 years old.
Carson starts school tomorrow. Carson is repeating Kindergarten primarily due to his level of maturity. We felt it was best for him to repeat his kindergarten year instead of 4th or 5th grade. I explained to Carson that he would be in Kindergarten again this year and he said, "Mommy, that's ok. I do not want my name to be taken off the wall and I would miss Mrs. H___." Well, that's what he is saying now... we will see how it goes tomorrow. Our prayer is that Carson will listen the first time to his teacher and respect authority. For some reason Carson will challenge authority and campaign for what he wants and believes in. Yes its a strength at times, however it also can appear to be very defiant.
Related: What you need to know if Sandy arrives in New Jersey
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