EARTHQUAKE!!

I was calm.

Then, I was frightened and scared.

Very strong shaking of windows, floor, walls, everything.

But we're fine, thank the Lord.

Diving under a desk is no fun.

At least I thought "Oh Lord, this is an earthquake!" and got under the desk.  My suitemate thought we'd been attacked.  She was . . . not that calm, shall we say.

UPDATE:  At the beginning of the week was an earthquake and last night (8/27) Hurricane Irene came through.  *sigh*  At least I know something about hurricanes.  Shazaam and I rode it out with our electricity.  We're blessed.  Today it's a gorgeous day and I'm going to see the new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.