Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending. Ellie Stockelliestock@aol.com
The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke. But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need. And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets. Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
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I've been sheltering in place from COVID in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Now I have all windows closed and am staying in because of smoke. Fred and I had a place in the Sierra (now my son Barry's) that has been evacuated. I was quite worried about Barry and his wife Roxanne on Sunday. They went up to get some things they had stored there before the road was closed. They made it home safe and sound. There's no danger of fire here in Lindsay. I have a friend and her dog from Three Rivers staying with me. Barry McGuire's facebook page has pictures. On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 8:33 AM Seth Longacre via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke.
But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need.
And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets.
Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
Ellie Stock elliestock@aol.com
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Dear Jann, I’ve been lighting a candle (no flame, powered by battery) in my window for you and so many other colleagues and loved ones in endangered spaces in the once lovely and nurturing west coast from CA to WA. Prayers abound for you, from seacoast Maine, where we have also had a very dry summer and know that our earth, everywhere is so fragile. Much love, Marilyn (and Joe)
On Sep 15, 2020, at 5:23 PM, Jann McGuire via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I've been sheltering in place from COVID in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Now I have all windows closed and am staying in because of smoke. Fred and I had a place in the Sierra (now my son Barry's) that has been evacuated. I was quite worried about Barry and his wife Roxanne on Sunday. They went up to get some things they had stored there before the road was closed. They made it home safe and sound. There's no danger of fire here in Lindsay. I have a friend and her dog from Three Rivers staying with me. Barry McGuire's facebook page has pictures.
On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 8:33 AM Seth Longacre via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote: The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke.
But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need.
And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets.
Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
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Dear Jan, Suzanne and I live in Tucson. Smoke from the CA fires gets blown over to us in Tucson. Raspy throats are common, we have yellow sky sometimes. My sister in law (Mary Morrison) must stay inside where she lives near San Jose CA, and a friend who lives in San Francisco must do the same. Tom and Suzanne Morrison On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 2:32 PM Jann McGuire via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I've been sheltering in place from COVID in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Now I have all windows closed and am staying in because of smoke. Fred and I had a place in the Sierra (now my son Barry's) that has been evacuated. I was quite worried about Barry and his wife Roxanne on Sunday. They went up to get some things they had stored there before the road was closed. They made it home safe and sound. There's no danger of fire here in Lindsay. I have a friend and her dog from Three Rivers staying with me. Barry McGuire's facebook page has pictures.
On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 8:33 AM Seth Longacre via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke.
But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need.
And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets.
Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
Ellie Stock elliestock@aol.com
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Keeping you all in prayer. Our cream colored skies here are caused by the smoke high up in the atmosphere. Take good care, Ellen and Dick Sent from my iPad
On Sep 15, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Seth Longacre via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke.
But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need.
And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets.
Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
Ellie Stock elliestock@aol.com
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Dear colleagues on the Way, The Australian colleagues are thinking about you as you suffer and grieve over loss of life and property; with the onslaught of the bush fires on your west coast. We understand the horror and pain you are experiencing, coming from our own horrendous past summer. Thinking of you all, With our fondest love, Isobel Bishop Isobel Bishop Mob. 0412 129 425
On 17 Sep 2020, at 12:20 am, RICHARD HOWIE via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Keeping you all in prayer. Our cream colored skies here are caused by the smoke high up in the atmosphere. Take good care, Ellen and Dick
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 15, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Seth Longacre via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke.
But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need.
And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets.
Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos
On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending.
Ellie Stock elliestock@aol.com
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With Isobel's post, I was reminded of a song from Baptist Vacation Bible School that had the line in it "See the fire burning Lord, Somebody touched me" And I got wondering if someone is writing some new songs that capture these days. Then I thought of 2 old ones from the composite song book: Pentecost Hymn and Prayer . . . PENTECOST HYMN Tune: There's New WorldComing Likethe sound of heaven with the rushing of the wind Camethe fire a‑burning and new life was given to men. Theyoung see visions and the old dream dreams Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Tothe light from darkness, and to freedom from fear Buildingfrom the ashes into one community Peter,Paul, and Luther, Augustine and Benedict Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Withdespair abounding and a lack of hope around Stillthe Spirit comes to the ones who birth the day Givingbreath and being to the ones who give their death Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Forthe coming ages and the journey of mankind Weclaim the promise that the fire give life to them Decidingfreely to live on behalf of all Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. | PRAYER Tune: Aravah (Hebrew) | | When I see my life ever is torn And loved ones violated And my failures are daily reborn Then sorrow with heaven is weighted | Yet I can gladly em-brace every hour And praise God’s inequity I can sing of my blessings that shower My joy inexpressible be. | Now here I stand battered to and fro The chaos within yet surrounding I cry out my want and the lack that I know And power from with- out feel uplifting. | The weight of the world on my shoulders I bear I echo the voices that cry The path of Mankind with my agony bent And my God I’ll fight on ‘til I die. | Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 03:57:28 PM MST, isobeljimbish--- via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dear colleagues on the Way,The Australian colleagues are thinking about you as you suffer and grieve over loss of life and property; with the onslaught of the bush fires on your west coast. We understand the horror and pain you are experiencing, coming from our own horrendous past summer. Thinking of you all,With our fondest love,Isobel Bishop Isobel BishopMob. 0412 129 425 On 17 Sep 2020, at 12:20 am, RICHARD HOWIE via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Keeping you all in prayer. Our cream colored skies here are caused by the smoke high up in the atmosphere.Take good care,Ellen and Dick Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Seth Longacre via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke. But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need. And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets. Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending. Ellie Stockelliestock@aol.com _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Very smoky here in Colorado. Every day there are new threats from the wild fires. We are on the front range, so not in direct danger of the fast moving fires. Our snow storm two weeks ago helped some, but it continues to be hot and dry most days. Ann Ensinger On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 05:13:19 PM MDT, James Wiegel via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: With Isobel's post, I was reminded of a song from Baptist Vacation Bible School that had the line in it "See the fire burning Lord, Somebody touched me" And I got wondering if someone is writing some new songs that capture these days. Then I thought of 2 old ones from the composite song book: Pentecost Hymn and Prayer . . . PENTECOST HYMN Tune: There's New WorldComing Likethe sound of heaven with the rushing of the wind Camethe fire a‑burning and new life was given to men. Theyoung see visions and the old dream dreams Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Tothe light from darkness, and to freedom from fear Buildingfrom the ashes into one community Peter,Paul, and Luther, Augustine and Benedict Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Withdespair abounding and a lack of hope around Stillthe Spirit comes to the ones who birth the day Givingbreath and being to the ones who give their death Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. Forthe coming ages and the journey of mankind Weclaim the promise that the fire give life to them Decidingfreely to live on behalf of all Bornof fire, filled with power, for all men. | PRAYER Tune: Aravah (Hebrew) | | When I see my life ever is torn And loved ones violated And my failures are daily reborn Then sorrow with heaven is weighted | Yet I can gladly em-brace every hour And praise God’s inequity I can sing of my blessings that shower My joy inexpressible be. | Now here I stand battered to and fro The chaos within yet surrounding I cry out my want and the lack that I know And power from with- out feel uplifting. | The weight of the world on my shoulders I bear I echo the voices that cry The path of Mankind with my agony bent And my God I’ll fight on ‘til I die. | Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 03:57:28 PM MST, isobeljimbish--- via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dear colleagues on the Way,The Australian colleagues are thinking about you as you suffer and grieve over loss of life and property; with the onslaught of the bush fires on your west coast. We understand the horror and pain you are experiencing, coming from our own horrendous past summer. Thinking of you all,With our fondest love,Isobel Bishop Isobel BishopMob. 0412 129 425 On 17 Sep 2020, at 12:20 am, RICHARD HOWIE via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Keeping you all in prayer. Our cream colored skies here are caused by the smoke high up in the atmosphere.Take good care,Ellen and Dick Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Seth Longacre via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: The smoke is seriously no joke. We closed up all the windows days ago and aren’t letting the kitties out, but even with an air filter, the smoke is giving me headaches. I think most of Oregon is like here in Ashland — everyone who can be is in lockdown and then there are the worst off who’ve been evacuated and are living in their cars in parking lots with no escape at all from the smoke. But we’re lucky. The majority of those who’ve lost their homes here in So Oregon are those on the low end of the socioeconomic scale — whole mobile home parks have been razed, the fire is not yet contained, most non-essential businesses are closed, there’s little to know public transport running. On the upside, donations pour in to several locations, the schools and several churches are providing food and shelter, everyone from cellphone companies to massage therapists are showing up and volunteering services to those in need. And some rain is predicted for Thursday night and Friday. We may run out and dance in the streets. Sent from one of my iThingees, please excuse brevity and typos On Sep 15, 2020, at 08:22, Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Just wondering what the front line news about the fires is from folks living in CA, WA, and OR. We're thinking about you, wondering how you are doing, and hoping you are staying safe. The news media accounts of neighborhoods destroyed and intense smoke air pollution is heart-rending. 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