I’ve never been one to deny geophysical events, and this bears watching. While I doubt whatever happens will devour me or Linda, or for that matter Mr. &Mrs. Wintercow, I hope it will not engulf our children. My sense is that the earth and the sun have such overwhelming influence it dwarfs what we do as humans, driving our cars and heating our houses. But who knows?

Ahh, the frailty of human knowledge, so well-put. Every time my better instincts take over, I pray for humility.