[MinuteGal]

Gazing out my window, it's dark now, still raining heavily, the wind picking up and the canal below me which leads to the Gulf five minutes away is roiling. Zero hour is about 2 AM when the tide comes in, and landfall of the storm is expected. I'm humming a little tune as I watch the scene outside....

TROPICAL STORM HERMINE IS ALL AROUND ME

(...sung to the tune of "Begin the Beguine").....

I'm in the begin of the Hermine
I'm hearing the sound of wind in a blender
Down here in the land of tropical splendor
It's enough to make me turn green

It's blowing hard here under the stars
The folks in low spots are frantically praying
And all of our palms are swingin' and swayin'
As we begin the Hermine

Oh, yes, let us begin the Hermine, let it blow
Then let the clouds disperse and my power returns with a comforting glow
And I whisper once more, "Florida, I love you"
And I suddenly know what heaven I'm in
When it's the last I have seen
Of Hurricane Hermine

Leni/MinuteGal
Florida

[Interesting Times]

Amid wind and rain
May you be dry, with power
At one with the storm

Best, I.T.

[hoosiermama]

Stay safe Florida !
You’re in our hearts and prayers !

[NautiNurse]

Watching Tampa Bay local news—can’t believe the number of people driving on the flooded roads.

[entropy12]

Please stay safe in NPR. You are an important poster here. If you do not know how to swim, do not drive through flooded streets.

[blam]

"I'm humming a little tune as I watch the scene outside...."

Begin The Beguine
(Andy Williams)