Some folks on Facebook asked if the fires ravaging Southern California are anywhere near me. Thanks for your concern, some folks on Facebook, but I'm a good twenty miles from the nearest one. The fire would have to burn down about two-thirds of Hollywood, including Universal City, to get to me.
So I'm not worried for me. I'm worried for friends who live much, much closer including a few who've been evacuated. One called to ask if they could house their dog with me if they had to. I said yes and I'd come out and get it…but then they found someone closer. Last I heard, the fire made a left turn and their home was no longer threatened but others still are. Scary stuff.