B E B E R E

Karen's away for the next week - off to Abilene to get some riding in. I'll miss her, but I'm glad she's taking time off. It's been over a year since she's taken a proper vacation (no one to blame but herself), and it's been very difficult to get directive, clarity or even sometimes coherence. I'm very fond of her (if I worked with anyone else, I'd have left years ago), but worry about her a lot.

Was wondering if she'd even make it out of here, what with Rita bearing down hard and all. Abilene's pretty high and dry and most likely out of the storm's path. I did get to thinking about other friends who are more in harm's way, though. Nappy's heading for the hills, and I don't blame her. Hopefully things will be okay.