I Know I'm a Little Late.

I was going to blog on the President's belief that bullying causes drug use. Of course he then says that he was severely bullied. Is that a cry for help? Does he use drugs?

I Digress.

Today I wanted to write about the horror that happened in Japan. My thoughts and good wishes go out to those who were effected by the earthquake, the following tsunami and the after effects that are still happening there.

I know people are expecting a rant and rave about Toyota and the death mobiles they knowingly sent to America, but everything seems small compared to the forces of nature and the brutal devastation that it causes.

As a race we are resilient and resourceful. We adapt and change our environment; seeing the tsunami as it dragged cars, trucks and houses back into the ocean, we realize that nature will not be quelled. The arrogance of man to believe that he could challenge such a force.

After the initial shock of the event, my heart cracked at the thought of people being trapped. Surrounded by water and yet none to drink. Surviving the initial disaster and hoping for a rescue that in only days would be too late. Nine days approximately. In nine days a healthy adult will likely die without fresh water. The weaker and the children, don't even have that 'luxury'.

If you are religious, say prayers for the people of Japan. If you can donate, do. Regardless look into the eyes of your family and friends. Cherish that which can be taken away so easily.

This weekend the tsunami came up as a topic of conversation between friends. Someone made the comment that says it all. It doesn't matter about the buildings, the trucks, the houses or the planes, they can all be replaced. The people, they are what really matter.