The Big One

As a resident of the Bay Area and living miles from the Hayward Fault, which is set to go at any time, the fear of a big, scary earthquake is always rattling somewhere in my consciousness, and so my heart breaks for the people of Haiti. The thing is that I work in a building that is on rollers which will move with an earthquake and live in an area that is better prepared than most for when the big one strikes. I can't imagine the devastation and shock that Haitians are dealing with tonight, as well as their relatives here who are hoping and praying to hear some good news. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I will hold my own family a little closer tonight.