Hurricane Katrina is moving through the state right now. We are supposed to be feeling it so bad here in BR. It's frightening to think how bad the storm must be to the east of us because there are moments when the winds are pretty ferocious here.

The house catty-corner to us has had its power line ripped out and the live wire is being tossed around in the wind. Occassionally it makes contact with a metal swing set in the yard. Every time the two connect, we can hear loud popping sounds and see blue flashes of light in our house. The kids always run to the window to marvel at the spectacle. I hope the line goes dead before it starts a fire.

I guess today marks the first official day of my department's new chief. The new boss has been christened "Ruffles" by Uncle Nico. Ruffles will be touring his new realm this morning.

Some of my co-workers sterilized their offices in preparation for the big visit. I straigtened three posters on my wall, threw out some empty diet dr. pepper cans, rinsed my coffee cup, and punched the desk top punching bag Lefty gave me for my birthday.

I'm ready for whatever Ruffles sends my way.