Your message brought tears, Bob. If we want to send a donation for Sandy relief, where do you think it would do the most good.

 

Grateful you're safe,

Jann McGuire

 

It has been quite a journey over the past week.  Lynn , Nelson, and I are fine – enduring our relatively minor hardships compared to many others. When I am asked where I live I reply, “on the Hudson River”. At the beginning of the week I would have had to reply, “in the Hudson river.”

The city and our office has been shut down. Many of  my staff including my partner, have had to endure prolonged power outages, home damage,  and isolation , that still persist at this point. Fortunately none of us has suffered any injuries. Everywhere I go I am struck by the randomness of who and what is sparred vs destroyed.

The finest human bonding moments for me have been standing in the line with my gas can and visiting with my fellow survivors, endurers, and mutualists.

We have seen many examples of intelligence, respect, and practical concern  and action on the part of individuals and government officials from both parties in response to the crisis.

Sandy has taught us to appreciate so much that we take for granted  and on the other hand our capacity as human beings to make do and help one another.

Thanks for thinking of us.
Best Regards,
Bob