Gee, we have scary lightning here but it's rare to hear of cattle being killed. Sad for your rancher friend. It's so hard to think how the people of Houston, Mumbai and Bangladesh could possibly rebuild. The level of s'entraide (people helping each other) in Houston has been deeply heartening.

We are so blessed here in Johannesburg with excellent weather, although the really poor people who live in shacks they've made themselves near rivers are at high risk when it rains as flash flooding is a problem here. They are also at risk for runaway fires as many use paraffin for lighting and it's just not that safe a fuel.

Much love back to you, Ellie Mae 😊😊😘😘