Comments - Hurricane Cassandra - Transition Whatcom2024-03-28T14:49:30Zhttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2723460%3ABlogPost%3A84895&xn_auth=noI"m thankful my east coast fa…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2012-11-06:2723460:Comment:848342012-11-06T21:27:40.795ZHeather Khttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
<p>I"m thankful my east coast family does not live on the edge of the sea, and we welcome any friend who needs to relocate. I wonder how many folks who have lost their homes, will reconsider relocating to land further away from the edge of the sea.....I wonder how many towns will put precious resources into rebuilding on the same landscape that the sea will again cover.....When I lived in NYC I was struck by how many New Yorkers perceived the city limits as the "edge of the world".....which…</p>
<p>I"m thankful my east coast family does not live on the edge of the sea, and we welcome any friend who needs to relocate. I wonder how many folks who have lost their homes, will reconsider relocating to land further away from the edge of the sea.....I wonder how many towns will put precious resources into rebuilding on the same landscape that the sea will again cover.....When I lived in NYC I was struck by how many New Yorkers perceived the city limits as the "edge of the world".....which helps me understand why so many did not leave when there was warning of the storms arrival.....More American families are now creating 'emergency' plans that include bicycles, tents, cooking pots, water filters, sleeping pads & blankets. . . My I remember to give thanks for each breath of fresh air and extend a hand of help and eyes of compassion to all who pass my way.</p>