This storm in #SantaBarbara is not messing around. Arroyo Burro Creek at Calle de los Amigos - usually dry or maybe a trickle - just before 5pm today. About 5 minutes later, a huge eucalyptus tree snapped and fell across the creek
In this year of tremendous loss, grief, and hardship—but also care and solidarity—it feels fitting to give the last word to one of my favorite poets, Mary Oliver.
"Don't hesitate."