Nothing will wake you up faster than seeing a fire truck passing your living room window. This is especially true if your complex is overlooking a very, dry arroyo.

Apparently someone reported smoke and going outside on the patio confirmed that you could see & smell it. Fortunately, it was confined to a drainage opening and I’m going to guess someone tossed a cigarette butt in and walked away. Less than a half hour and the firemen had left, but it still makes me nervous.

On a political note, it seems that we just might see an invasion or at least some military action against Iran before the end of the year. I saw a White House spokesperson and someone from the State Dept. talking last night about ‘hard evidence’ showing that Iran was arming the Taliban. Add this to the nuclear weapons/power issue and I don’t think I’d get bad odds in Vegas on something happening before the New Year.

Apparently, word has leaked out about an Executive Order which gives G. W. the power to pretty much declare martial law, or at least consolidate almost total power with the President to ensure “constitutional government.” Looks like we might not have to worry about who is on the ticket of either party next year.