The power going out is something with which I can live. The gas can go out too for all I care. I do not have cable and rarely use the telephone. Yet, the water I need. Hygene and hydration are extremely important to me.

The downward spiral of Israel and Palestine is going to get worse. Anyone who thinks that this is going to be resolved in a few months is delusional. Personally, I’ve been disappointed with coverage of the conflict from American media sources. The BBC World Service comes on the radio after midnight and has had in my opinion a significantly more balanced report of events.

I never thought I would see a Dilbert cartoon come to life.