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Hurricane Punch
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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That lovable, under-undermedicated dispenser of truth, justice, and trivia is back with a vengeancejust as his cherished home state is about to take a beating from a conga line of hurricanes bearing down on the peninsula. But as Serge and his burnout buddy Coleman go storm-chasing, bodies begin turning up at a disturbing rate, even by Florida standards. It looks like a serial killer is on the looseanother serial killerwhich highly offends Serge's moral sensibilities. And he vows he'll stop at nothing to unmask his thrill-killing rival and make All Things Rightthough Coleman's triathlete approach to the sport of polyabuse binging threatens to derail the mission more completely than the entire combined Sunshine State police community could ever hope to.
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Born.A.Reader
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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So I am here... *pencil*. And while I have plenty of reading material I doubt I'll be able to concentrate on books until the worst is over...

Megabooks We‘re praying for everyone in the path! 5y
MelissaSue81 Stay safe friend! 5y
Librarybelle Stay safe! 5y
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Jas16 Keeping you in my thoughts. Stay safe. 5y
TheSpineView Stay safe!🙏 5y
Redwritinghood 🤞🏻🤞🏻 5y
Born.A.Reader Thank you everyone!! 5y
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Bookish.SAM
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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My oldest #bookhaul pic is from 3 years ago from the #Rockcliffebookfair, which used to be one of my favourite events. Last time I went it had gotten too big and was a bit of a nightmare to navigate. 😞
I‘ve only read 4/11... tried 2 others but it just wasn‘t the right time for those guys. All the 📚 that I haven‘t read are still on my radar though. This challenge is a great reminder for me to get back to them!
#bookhaulchallenge
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Lcsmcat Thanks for playing! 5y
rabbitprincess I think three years ago was the last time I went to the Rockcliffe book fair too! (I'm assuming you're in the Ottawa area?) Haven't been for the past couple of years because I kept having bought lots of books in the UK. Might try again this year though! 5y
Bookish.SAM Yep @rabbitprincess ... I‘m in Ottawa. I was super bummed last time I went. So crazy busy you couldn‘t move, I had to bail. I think they do a different locations in the building for the spring and fall sales so I must have been going to different seasons than last time. I think the fall one is the good space... maybe... Do you know if any other good book sales in the area? (Not gonna be in the UK any time soon 😜) 5y
rabbitprincess @Bookish.SAM The spring one is usually at the library and they have tents outside too -- that one I remember being really busy. The fall one's at the public school next door and there's a bit more room to manoeuvre. The book sale I go to most often is St. Matthews Anglican Church held as part of the Great Glebe Garage Sale. We go right when it opens and it isn't terrible crowd-wise. 5y
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britt_brooke
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Vacation DNF. 😭😣 We cut our trip to Dauphin Island, AL two days short because the road in front of the house we rented flooded due to abnormal tides. It‘s only going to get worse with higher winds and storm surges. Thanks a lot, #HurricaneMichael. What an a-hole.

(photo from yesterday)

Cathythoughts Oh no ! And you are safe ❤️ 5y
DivineDiana So sorry. 😧 Hope everyone is safe. 5y
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Sharpeipup Most hurricanes are jerks like that. 5y
saresmoore 🤦‍♀️ Well, that blows. 5y
AmyG At least you rent it and don‘t own it. Still sucks. 5y
robinb ❤️ Dauphin Island, so sorry you had to leave it too soon! 😩😩😢😢 But glad you‘ll be safe. 👍 5y
mrp27 What a bummer! 5y
MinDea ☹️ We had to cut our FL vacation short a couple years ago because of the hurricane too. Definitely a bummer when that happens. 5y
MaureenMc Aw, man. ☹️ 5y
CouronneDhiver Bummer indeed, but better safe than sorry. 5y
britt_brooke @Cathythoughts @HeatherBookNerd @DivineDiana @Sharpeipup @saresmoore @AmyG @robinb @mrp27 @MinDea @MaureenMc @CouronneDhiver Thanks, all! While it certainly could‘ve been much worse, it was super disappointing. Our sons are so sad we had to leave. Happy to be home safely in our beds. Fortunate to have had a couple of good days before leaving. 5y
vivastory That's a big disappointment! I'm sorry to hear that! 5y
sprainedbrain Oh, bummer. 🙁 5y
Reggie I‘m so sorry. 5y
alisiakae I‘m sorry. 😞 School was just cancelled tomorrow where I live. #goawaymichael #FloWasEnough 5y
britt_brooke @4thhouseontheleft Ugh, I‘m so sorry you all dealing with more of this crap. 5y
britt_brooke @vivastory @sprainedbrain @Reggie Thanks guys - it was a bummer, but could‘ve been so much worse. I can‘t believe how horrible the storm became. 💔 5y
Reviewsbylola That really sucks. 😫 5y
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saresmoore
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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We made it back to Wilmington! Our house is miraculously unscathed (unless you count the apparent cyclonic activity that seems to have wrecked my children‘s bedrooms) and I am SO RELIEVED! Many of the homes in our neighborhood sustained serious flood damage and the aftermath of ruined carpets and furniture piled up at the roadside is heartbreaking to see. But, I‘m glad to be home with a roof over my head. Thanks for all the well wishes. ♥️

merelybookish So happy and relieved for you! But sorry to hear about your neighbors! (I guess the move from FL to NC doesn't save you from hurricane season! 😬) 6y
KarenUK So happy for you! Having been through Irma with lots of damage.... I know how relieved you must be to be home and safe...... sending big hugs 💕💕💕 6y
Gezemice Glad to hear you made it through. Sorry about the neighbours! 6y
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saresmoore @merelybookish Apparently not! 🙄 And thank you! ♥️ 6y
Bookzombie I‘m so happy for you! I‘m sure it‘s so nice to be back home. 💗 6y
saresmoore @KarenUK Ugh, yes, Irma was a beast. I‘m amazed to see that most places have power restored already around here! Thank you, friend. ♥️ 6y
saresmoore @Gezemice @Bookzombie Thank you! ♥️♥️ We are so glad to be back. 6y
Insightsintobooks Glad you're home and everything is okay. 6y
Bookwomble Glad to hear you came through safely. 💗 6y
Lcsmcat I‘m so glad to hear you‘re home and everything is ok! 6y
tracey38 So glad you are back home and things look good. That is such a relief! 6y
Tamra Thank goodness. Children are tornadoes enough! 😉 6y
LiteraryinLawrence 💜💜💜 6y
erzascarletbookgasm So happy for you 😊❣️ 6y
Jas16 Such a relief! 6y
Libby1 I‘m so glad. 💕 6y
DGRachel So glad all is well at your house and that you made it home safely! 6y
Soubhiville That‘s so good to hear! 6y
LauraBeth Glad to hear that y‘all are back home and there wasn‘t any damage to the house ❤️ 6y
readordierachel So glad you guys and your home all made it through ❤ 6y
Leftcoastzen So glad your household is in good shape, so hard to fathom all the destruction in the area. 6y
zzz So good to hear...but yes, sad for so many❤ 6y
CouronneDhiver Yay!!!!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Glad to hear. I hope your neighbors and city have lots of help to recover. #nomorehurricanes 6y
Redwritinghood Glad to hear your house is intact. Hopefully, you won‘t see another storm like that one for awhile. 6y
TheSpineView Great news! 6y
Shamzi Glad to hear that you, your family and your home all are fine!!! 6y
JennyM Good to hear. Look after each other. It‘s going to be a hard road for some. X 6y
Cathythoughts That‘s good news 👍🏻❤️ 6y
batsy So happy to hear that about your home ❤️❤️ 6y
Kalalalatja That is so good to hear! Take care ❤️ 6y
youneverarrived Glad you are all back home ❤️ 6y
AlaMich That is wonderful news!! 6y
MicheleinPhilly 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼HUGE sigh of relief! 6y
valeriegeary I missed all this!! So glad you're back home and everything is safe for your family. What an ordeal. ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
ValerieAndBooks What a relief that your home and family are fine. Hope recovery efforts go relatively well for your town 💖 6y
andrew61 Glad you are all home safe and sound ☺ 6y
TheWordJar So glad everyone and everything is safe and sound! 6y
LeahBergen Oh, thank goodness! 😘😘 6y
Faibka That‘s great! 😃💕 6y
Suet624 More angels, my friend. So happy for you. 6y
britt_brooke Such great news!! 💚 6y
RohitSawant That's great to hear! 6y
emilyhaldi Fantastic news!!! You must be so relieved 💙 6y
Moray_Reads I'm so relieved for you. There were so many heartbreaking pictures on the news, I'm glad you've been spared that ❤️ 6y
saresmoore @Moray_Reads Thank you, Moray. I‘m very relieved. The city is recovering well, too. Returning to so little damage made me feel a lot less guilty about all of the books I bought while I was away! 😬 6y
Moray_Reads @saresmoore obviously there is so much worse damage there could be in the circumstances but I was holding out special hope for your books 🤞😆 6y
saresmoore @Moray_Reads Oh, gosh, me too! It‘s not about the monetary value—acquiring that collection has taken years! The power was restored quickly this time, so they didn‘t get any humidity damage, either. 😅 6y
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saresmoore
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Well, we are still evacuated. It‘s so hard to watch from a distance as my city begins to rebuild, as the deeply-rooted racial and socioeconomic injustice comes to the forefront, as people wait indefinitely for inadequate supplies. I am glad to be safe, but my spirit wants to help. Nearly all roadways in are still flooded and gas & food are limited—we are advised not to return yet. So we wait, unsettled & impatient, but ready for the work ahead.

LiteraryinLawrence 💔💔 6y
AmyG My thoughts are with you and the entire region. How horrible to see this on TV. Glad you are safe. 6y
Mdargusch I‘m so sorry! Do you live in Wilmington? 6y
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saresmoore @Mdargusch Yes, we just moved there in January—we went through Hurricane Irma in Florida last year! 🤦‍♀️ 6y
saresmoore @AmyG Thank you. ♥️ 6y
sisilia My prayer‘s with you @saresmoore 🙏 6y
saresmoore @sisilia Thank you, friend. ♥️ 6y
Leftcoastzen It‘s so hard to wait.This event has been so awful for so many.Heartbreaking.Hang in there. 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Thinking of you and hoping things return to normal soon. The Little Prince always makes me happy. ❤️ 6y
BarbaraJean Hoping and praying you‘re able to be back home soon, and that you can find some peace in the waiting! 6y
RohitSawant That's awful to hear. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Hope you make it back home soon. 6y
emilyhaldi Sorry you have to go through this but your positive spirit will help! I had to wait 3 months to go back to New Orleans after Katrina and remember the restlessness 💙 6y
Notafraidofwords I‘m keeping you and everyone in my mind. A crisis like these sometimes reminds us that some of us won‘t even recover from it 6y
saresmoore @emilyhaldi Three months is brutal! I can‘t even imagine. 6y
LeahBergen Oh, I‘m so sad for you. 😢 6y
LeahBergen (P.S.: Did you evacuate with your Murchie‘s tea? 😆) 6y
saresmoore @LeahBergen Absolutely, I did! Your gift has been my comfort tea all week! 6y
LeahBergen Oh, good! 😘😘 6y
tracey38 Today on I40 East at 11:30 in the morning, there was a ton of traffic going past Garner towards the beach. Lots of linemen trucks and military vehicles. Hoping it all gets better quickly. 6y
saresmoore @tracey38 Oh, that‘s very helpful, thank you! How did you all fare in the storm? 6y
tracey38 @saresmoore a tree down in the driveway but it didn't hit anything. I did have a family member who had severe flooding in her subdivision and yard in Durham on Monday when the creeks and rivers crested. I went to the grocery in Cary today for my mom and they were almost out of all produce and meat, and there was NO milk in the store still. 6y
Faibka :( stay safe! 💕 6y
batsy I can only imagine what that must be like. ❤️ Especially the socioeconomic issues that arise wrt who has access to what kind of help 😔 6y
saresmoore @batsy Wilmington has quite the sordid past with enforced segregation extending beyond the rest of the country, race riots, government coups, and blatant institutionalized racism that exists today and is merely ignored. What makes me the most upset is the fact that most are unwilling to even TALK about it! Natural disasters bring these issues to light, but don‘t necessarily bring change. I‘m anxious to return and put my privilege to good use... 6y
saresmoore ...piss off some neighbors, and push for real change. Ignorance is bliss and I‘m ready to make people uncomfortable! Anyway, rant over. I blame Les Mis for getting me all fired up. 🙃 (edited) 6y
andrew61 Take care sara, your frustration is really understandable, climate change and intolerance seems to be blind spots for many people especially those in power at the moment . Glad you and your lovely family are safe. 6y
Suet624 Oohhh, I liked your rant. 6y
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saresmoore
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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This is the scene at evacuation station, but back home our city is under water. What we know is that there is no access in or out of Wilmington or our neighborhood, but so far, our house is okay. I‘m not sure how long it will be before we can get back home, but I‘m thankful to have food, water, and shelter. My heart breaks to think about the devastation and the people who‘ve lost so much. It‘s going to be a long recovery.

Notafraidofwords 💚💚💚 heartbreaking. It‘s rough. I‘m glad your house is okay even if you can‘t get to it right away. Any time frame that you have? 6y
TrishB Thinking of you 😘 glad you‘re all safe and well. 6y
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saresmoore @Notafraidofwords My brother estimates they‘ll go into October for power restoration. For floodwaters to recede, it will probably take several more days. I wish I knew more! We are just waiting for the all-clear. Bryan and my dad are heading into the city for wi-fi so they can get some work done. 6y
Leftcoastzen Hugs to you .It‘s so hard to wait.This storm is heartbreaking,there are no words. 6y
Itchyfeetreader Thinking of you all 6y
2BR02B Glad you're safe, and that your home was spared. 6y
Redwritinghood Glad to hear you‘re doing ok. Hope you can get back home soon. 6y
youneverarrived ❤️❤️ 6y
batsy ❤️ 6y
Blueberry Good thing you have your e-reader! Stay safe. 6y
vivastory Glad you're safe! 6y
LeahBergen So stressful for you. ☹️ 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore woah, it must be so stressful. So many people are without electricity. Did you need any packages sent your way of things you need but can‘t find ? I can put a care package together. 6y
saresmoore @Notafraidofwords Oh, that is so thoughtful of you, Yanira! We have everything we need so far and the storm seems to have totally circumnavigated the area we are currently in. My mom and dad are able help us financially, as needed, so that‘s a huge blessing and the friends whose home we are staying in have said that we can stay as long as we need. Things are really good, under the circumstances. ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
Moray_Reads @saresmoore plotting world domination should take your mind off it. Keep having fun where you can, I hope you can get home (and find it relatively unscathed) soon x 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore okay, I‘m glad to hear it 💚 let me know if anything changes 😀 6y
quietlycuriouskate Thanks for keeping us posted! ❤ 6y
CouronneDhiver If there‘s a lesson in all of this, one of them must be to focus on the important things in life. Sounds like you‘ve got that part all sorted out... the rest (the house, getting back to work, etc) will come in good time. 🙂 6y
Bookwomble Glad to hear you and your family are safe, Sara. 💗 6y
tracey38 I'm in NC, south of Raleigh. We didn't get it like Wilmington did though it still packed a punch. I am songlad your house is ok and hope they get things restored once the water levels go down and the roads open soon. 💕 6y
LauraBeth I hope that the waters recede soon and things get back to normal for your family. I can‘t think of any better reason for the move to Wilmington other than planting you there because your presence makes a difference ❤️ 6y
ValerieAndBooks Hope everything turns out okay for your family 💖 6y
Suet624 Sara...💕💕💕 6y
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alisiakae
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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This is how I spent my afternoon and evening: volunteering at the Red Cross shelter that opened at a nearby high school. On the right, my location. 😳

Not a lot of reading happened today, but getting out and helping others did keep my mind off the potential storm impacts to where I live!

DivineDiana Cheers to your contribution to helping others! Best wishes for the safety of all. 6y
Lcsmcat 🙏🏼 Thank you! Stay safe. 6y
AmyG How wonderful. Stay safe. 6y
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LeahBergen Yay, you!! Stay safe. 😘 6y
JaclynW Very nice! Thank you! Stay safe. 6y
SexyCajun Glad you‘re ok 💕 6y
KirstieE Hope you're okay !! ❤️ 6y
Sleepswithbooks My Uncle Jack flew out a few days ago from Michigan to volunteer too. I‘m so proud of him - 70+ years old 💖 You volunteers are awesome !!! 6y
Nute So thankful for all volunteers! Many prayers for your safety. 6y
Lreads You are a wonderful person! Stay safe! 💕 6y
Kalalalatja ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Mdargusch Nice! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
alisiakae @Lcsmcat Same to you! 💕💕 @Stacypatrice That‘s incredible! Your uncle sounds like an amazing person. 6y
tracey38 That's wonderful! 6y
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DGRachel
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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The arrow points to close to where I live. Flood threat for Saturday and Sunday is “extreme”. #motherfluffer #YesIAmPanicking #BaileyHatesRain #ALLTHESWEARWORDS 🤬🤬🤬🤬

Lcsmcat Stay safe! Remember “Turn around; don‘t drown(d)! 😀 We‘re in the red zone here. (edited) 6y
Leftcoastzen I hope everything will be ok .I hope you can stay safe. 6y
DGRachel @Lcsmcat I‘m not planning to leave the house at all before Tuesday! 6y
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SamanthaMarie Ugh :( fingers crossed and positive vibes your way. 6y
DGRachel @Lcsmcat You stay safe, too. @Leftcoastzen @SamanthaMarie Thanks!! 6y
julesG Stay safe! 6y
Librarianaut Stay safe!!! 6y
Mimi28 Be safe!! 6y
ReadingMeagan Yikes! I can‘t even imagine how scary that must be. Be safe! 6y
CouronneDhiver Don‘t panic. Get to a safe place. Pray for peace. It may not be pretty but you‘ll get through it. Thinking about you! 6y
Redwritinghood I hope you stay safe. Keeping my fingers crossed for no flooding. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 6y
TrishB Thinking of you 😘 stay safe x 6y
Aimeesue Thinking of you and Bailey. At least you know you'll be warm! And wet. I just hope it's pibble-spit wet and not watery wet. ❤️ 6y
Jas16 Stay safe 6y
Blaire Thinking of you!! 6y
Marilyncjackson Thinking of you stay safe and dry if you can. 6y
Lauram Be safe and go ahead and open the swap box. You need a bright spot in your day/weekend. 6y
CoffeeK8 Stay safe! 6y
LeahBergen Thinking of you!! 😘😘😘 6y
sisilia Oh no! Stay safe! 6y
Reggie Sending safe and dry thoughts to you. 6y
ReadingEnvy I‘m in the red.... are you near any rivers? 6y
batsy Stay safe ❤️🐶 6y
DGRachel @ReadingEnvy There‘s a creek not too far away, but nothing within a mile or two, thankfully. Be safe, too! 6y
BarbaraBB Be safe 🤞💜 6y
Moray_Reads Stay safe! I hope it moves post you soon X with minimal issues 🤞🤞 6y
DivineDiana Checking in. Everything ok? 6y
DGRachel @DivineDiana Yes, thank you! We got a lot of rain, but no major flooding in my neighborhood and we didn‘t lose power. East of where I live got hit a lot harder. I think I was near the line where it went from 4” of rain to over 10”. #grateful 6y
DivineDiana Glad to hear that you are fine. 👍🏻 6y
Andrew65 That‘s good to hear! 6y
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saresmoore
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We made it safely to our evacuation destination. I guess it could be worse... 😍

MicheleinPhilly Nice! Glad you made it! 6y
MaGoose Beautiful scenery. Glad you're safe. 6y
AmyG Looks beautiful. Yes, happy to hear you‘re safe. 6y
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk Literally got on here to check on other NC Littens. Glad to see you all are well away from the coast! 6y
saresmoore @TobeyTheScavengerMonk Are you all in the path? I‘m a bit worried that flooding will trap us up here in the mountains, but it sure is purty. 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore I‘m worried by this comment. Is there access to another place if you have to evacuate this one ? 6y
saresmoore @Notafraidofwords I‘m honestly not sure what we would do. My brother is a first responder, so he is staying in Wilmington and will keep us posted. I am sure we will be safe here, but will figure out a Plan C, depending on what the hurricane does. 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore okay. I‘m going to email you my personal phone number. Anything that you or the girls or your family needs, please reach out. 6y
saresmoore @Notafraidofwords Thank you, friend. I will definitely keep you posted! ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
sprainedbrain Glad you‘re safe, and I hope you‘re home safe soon! 6y
CouronneDhiver Gorgeous! 🙂 6y
BarbaraBB Glad you‘re safe up there for now. Keep us posted and hopefully you can go home soon again. 💕 6y
LauraBeth I hope y‘all enjoy your stay at the Biltmore Estate! 😉 6y
shawnmooney Stay safe! 😍😍 6y
saresmoore @LauraBeth You know it! We are about 45 minutes outside of Asheville—had to stop for cows to cross the road on our way up to the house! 😂 6y
tracey38 I'm in the Raleigh area. It's gonna be a rough weekend. Glad you made it to a safe place. It's beautiful. 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Great to know, stay safe! 6y
Dragon Glad to hear you are in a safe spot. Take care of yourself! 6y
LeahBergen I‘m glad you all landed in such a lovely place. Keep us posted! 😘😘 6y
Kalalalatja What a view! 😍😍 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess Glad that you are safe. We are staying and riding out the hurricane here in Cary. 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess @tracey38 I am in Cary! Stay safe! 6y
batsy I'm so glad to hear that! And I hope when you return home it's all good over there, too 💕 6y
Bookwomble Hope you and your family stay safe, Sara 💗 6y
LauraBeth 😂😂🐄 It‘s lovely there - glad y‘all are out of harm‘s way. You‘re required to read Look Homeward, Angel while you‘re there 😀 6y
saresmoore @tracey38 @Graciouswarriorprincess Stay safe, friends! I‘m hopeful and praying that it won‘t be nearly as bad as we‘re all preparing for it to be. ♥️ 6y
tracey38 @saresmoore yes, we are hopeful too, but preparing for the worst in case. 6y
tracey38 @Graciouswarriorprincess hi! I'm from Cary and there all the time. Stay safe! 6y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk Surry County is right on the Virginia line, and now that it is looking like it‘s not going to head up our way we are breathing a little easier. I would be remiss if I didn‘t recommend an awesome fantasy series set in Asheville around the Biltmore House for your kiddos 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess @saresmoore Thank you! @tracey38 Small world and stay safe!! 6y
Suet624 Ha! I just sent you an email asking if the hurricanes were following you. So glad you‘re somewhere so lovely. 6y
Moray_Reads It's beautiful and I hope a bit more peaceful and less hurricane-threatened! Keeping my fingers crossed that everyone stays safe, damage is minimal and that you and your fellow evacuees are home soon ❤️❤️ 6y
saresmoore Thank you, Moray. We are making the most of it, but certainly feeling apprehensive for the time being! 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore have had you in my thoughts all day. Praying for everyone. Hope this is over soon! 6y
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saresmoore
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Greetings from a car full of evacuees (and books), heading west to Asheville! I would like to formally apologize to all of North Carolina because, apparently, I am some sort of hurricane magnet. Be safe, everyone!

brittanyreads Safe travels! I had to evacuate last year 😖 and I too made sure to bring lots of reading material. Hahah 6y
RadicalReader @saresmoore the best belongings to bring on trips are beloved books especially when one visits a library before an excellent excursion 6y
Lindy Best wishes. Be safe. 🌻 6y
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Suzze Good luck. My son and wife evacuated from Houston last year with three kids, three dogs and three cats. Stay safe. 6y
MCYmermaid Sending all good thoughts for your safety. 6y
Kalalalatja Take care! ❤️ 6y
JaclynW Stay safe! 6y
RealLifeReading Take care! 6y
Dolly So sorry. Relocation to the Midwest or Alaska next? You are in my thoughts. As an aside, storms were the only time I was “allowed” to read without a hassle. (edited) 6y
saresmoore @BBL4nkensh1p @Lindy @Suzze @MCYmermaid @Kalalalatja @JaclynW Thanks, all! This is our third time evacuating with kids & cat and about the tenth time I‘ve gone through a hurricane! Still, I‘m nervous for this one—really appreciate the well wishes. 6y
saresmoore @Dolly I‘m thinking Wyoming! Ha! I do hope to get some good reading in and there is a lovely bookstore close to where we are staying, so, a silver lining to this big, angry cloud! 6y
batsy Take care and I hope everything will be fine ❤️ 6y
TheSpineView Travel safe! Where you able to find a place to stay? I here the hotels are all booked up do to the World Esquestrian Games in Troyn. 6y
amywithbooks Safe travels!! It looks like you guys are making the best of a crappy situation. 6y
saresmoore @TheSpineView We are fortunate to have some good family friends with a vacation home near Asheville. If it wasn‘t for them, we‘d be stuck at home! 6y
saresmoore @batsy Thank you, my friend. ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
saresmoore @avgeyer I have my husband to thank for that! He is indefatigably hopeful and turns hardship into adventure. Meanwhile, I‘m just in the corner having a panic attack. 😳🙃 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Safe travels ❤️ 6y
TheSpineView @saresmoore Good deal! Check out Malaprops and The Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar while in town. Most of all, be safe! 6y
saresmoore @erzascarletbookgasm Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
saresmoore @TheSpineView Will try to do all of the above! Thank you! 6y
Leftcoastzen Sorry you have to leave ,travel safe, I love Asheville!If there is any place I would want to flee to, that would be high on the list !Thomas Wolfe home Museum is great ! 6y
AmyG Oh no! Be safe. Hope all is ok...not too much damage. 6y
LauraBeth Just move to Atlanta already! Safe travels 😘 6y
Laura317 Safe travels! Hope everything is ok when you go home. 6y
Mimi28 Sorry about that. Stay safe!! ❤️❤️ 6y
Christine Thinking of you and your beautiful family (and sending very discouraging thoughts to Florence)! ❤️ 6y
MicheleinPhilly Be well! Glad you are getting out of Dodge! ❤️ 6y
MaureenMc Safe travels! At least Asheville is cool?! 😬 💗 6y
tracey38 Stay safe. I'm in the Raleigh area and just hoping it's not too crazy. 6y
LeahBergen Not again!! Thinking of you all and sending ❤️❤️❤️. 6y
Cathythoughts Oh no .. crazy & dangerous weather. Be safe with your lovely family 6y
Bookzombie Stay safe! I‘m so sorry you are having to do this again. 💗 6y
LeeRHarry Stay safe - hope everything works out ok! 6y
rabbitprincess Thinking of you! Hope you are back home soon and that everything is OK! 6y
sprainedbrain Here‘s hoping you are all home safely very soon! 6y
Suet624 Good Lord. You‘re becoming experienced at this evacuating thing. 6y
Suet624 And it appears that your husband and kids are having a great time. You? Not so much. 6y
saresmoore @Suet624 You know it! I‘ve spent my evening researching weighted blankets and watching the Weather Channel. 😅 I did get to see my dear friend who lives in Asheville and it was lovely. I‘m being carried through on angels‘ wings. 6y
Suet624 Oh sweetie. I love that you know you are safe and protected by those angel wings. I love you. 6y
saresmoore @Suet624 I love you, too, my Sue! ♥️ 6y
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Born.A.Reader
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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For all the North/South Carolina and Virginia Littens, please be safe from this monster of a storm. As a native Floridian, this sucker makes me quite nervous, and I'm 10 hours away.😦 Stay safe.❤

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This is the kids‘ hurricane prep basket. Dad bought them some new books just for the occasion. Because apparently you can move AWAY from South Florida and still manage to seat yourselves in the direct path of a major storm. 🤦‍♀️

Seriously, on a scale of one to even, I can‘t.

Caroline2 Oh no!! 😱 I hope you guys will all be ok! 🤞 6y
DGRachel I hate hurricane season. Mom is coming back from Arizona and should arrive either at the same time as Florence or right after. 🙄 6y
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saresmoore @Caroline2 Thank you! We are prepared to evacuate if needed. 6y
saresmoore @MicheleinPhilly My brother is an engineer for the power company, so he‘ll be busy no matter where she hits. Philly is a great place to live, right?? 6y
saresmoore @DGRachel Boo! I hate it, too. We are really bracing ourselves for this one. 6y
DGRachel I keep telling myself not to let the weather weenies scare me but I can feel the panic setting in already and I‘m not even as close to the coast as you are. 😢 6y
saresmoore @DGRachel I understand! Rationally, I‘m prepared and experienced. Unfortunately, my brain prefers panic to rationality most days. 😝 6y
MicheleinPhilly Most of the time. Do you mind 12-15 inches of snow at a time? 6y
Notafraidofwords Wait. Where is Florence going ? Are you near the coast. I‘m going to be praying for you. 6y
jillannjohn Stay safe! 6y
Samplergal 😞 That‘s just wrong. we are in SoFlo hoping we don‘t need to run as we did in Irma. Stay safe. 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf Stay safe 6y
saresmoore @Samplergal We evacuated for Irma and the ‘cane went right over us in Gainesville! Ha! We came home to a fallen tree that rested inches from our roof—what a relief! I‘m hoping we‘ll have the same good luck here and I hope you‘ll be spared this season, too. ♥️ 6y
saresmoore @jillannjohn @irre Thank you! We are watching closely and planning accordingly! 6y
saresmoore @MicheleinPhilly Yeah... ... ...I do mind. Trade offs. 6y
saresmoore @Notafraidofwords We‘re not sure yet, but looks like Wilmington is smack dab in the center of her projected path at the moment. We are a few miles inland, but all of this area is flood prone. Fortunately, our house was built in the last five years and is up to code. It‘s too soon to make definitive plans, but I‘m on autopilot for hurricane prep. 6y
tracey38 I'm in NC and though I'm more inland, we could still get major issues from it hitting our coast. Growing up, we've had major hurricanes come in the same area and been without power for a week, lots of trees down. I'm keeping my eye one it, too. Especially because I'll need to make sure my mom has everything she'll need too since she can't do anything herself yet post-op. 6y
Notafraidofwords @saresmoore okay. Well I‘m on prayer prep and sending you good vibes. 6y
Billypar Sounds terrible: hope it's less ferocious than anticipated but glad you are prepared. Be safe! 6y
saresmoore @Notafraidofwords Thank you, my friend. I appreciate all of the prayers. ♥️ 6y
saresmoore @Billypar Thank you! 6y
saresmoore @tracey38 The flooding and power outages are the major fears, for sure. My brother works for Duke Energy and they have a pretty hardcore infrastructure & are ready to be deployed. I will be praying for you and your momma! 6y
LeahBergen Oh no!! Be safe! ❤️❤️ 6y
Kalalalatja Hope you all are safe! ❤️ 6y
batsy What? No, not again :( Stay safe, all of you ❤️ 6y
LauraBeth You are missing wine from that basket! 🙀 Seriously, stay safe 6y
tracey38 @saresmoore yeah, I am worried about power outages. And we have so many trees in the yard! I'm scared one will come down on the house or car. 6y
Moray_Reads Be safe, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get minimal disruption. I honestly don't know how you cope with such extreme weather 😬 6y
saresmoore @Moray_Reads Thank you! I am not coping well at the moment, as we are preparing to evacuate. Hurricanes are exhausting and expensive. I don‘t even want to talk about what the humidity does to my books. 😫 But I am grateful we have a place to go and a sturdy house! 6y
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DebinHawaii
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Hurricane Lane update with NOAA pic from Tuesday. I think the look into the eye of the storm is cool. Not much action here yet besides wind gusts but rain & winds will pick up today. It has weakened to category 2 & mostly maintained its track which is good. On the bad side it's very slow at 5 mph which means it lingers-prolonging those conditions. Staying home as they are asking today. Mahalo for all your well wishes. Max & I appreciate it. 😘😽❤️

Cathythoughts Take care ❤️ 6y
Leftcoastzen I hope it‘s not too bad for you,Max,and Hawaii. 6y
LiteraryinLawrence Be safe 💗💗💗 6y
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mrp27 Stay safe! 6y
Laura317 Stay safe and thanks for letting us know y‘all are ok! Maybe all that rain will put out the volcano! 😜 6y
TNbookworm Stay safe😺 6y
Dragon Hope the storm passes soon! Take care. 6y
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DebinHawaii
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Aloha, Mahalo to the many of you checking in with me with Hurricane Lane poised to reach Oahu in the early morning hours tonight. I'm at work (just started a new job last week) & prepping the office for the storm. We will hopefully be headed home in a couple of hours (about 2:PM here) where Max🐱& I will be hanging out & hoping for the best. They say at a minimum we'll get smacked hard with torrential rain & high winds. I'll update as I can.🙏🏻💜

LeahBergen I‘ve been worrying about you and Max! Stay safe. 😘 6y
TheBookStacker Stay safe and just curl up with Max and read! 6y
guinsgirlreads Stay safe !! ❤️🙏🏻 6y
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Wife 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀to you and Max. 6y
bookandcat Be safe! 6y
readordierachel Stay safe! 6y
Annl Stay safe. 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf Stay safe 6y
CouronneDhiver 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Praying for your protection! 6y
Soubhiville Thinking of you. 6y
rubyslippersreads You and Max stay safe! ❤️😽 6y
DGRachel Stay safe. ❤️ 6y
Andrew65 Stay safe 🙏🤞 6y
Hooked_on_books Be safe! 6y
Samplergal Stay safe. ❤️ 6y
LeeRHarry Stay safe! 6y
PacingTheCage Thinking of you. Hope you are safe. Not gonna lie though, growing up in FL and NC, Hurricanes are good reading times. 😉 6y
BookNAround You and Max stay safe. 6y
Eggbeater Please stay safe. We'll be thinking of you. ❤ 6y
saresmoore Praying for you! 6y
Amanda23 Stay safe! 6y
Aims42 Prayers for you and Max!! ❤️ 6y
Avanders Thank you for updating us! Praying for you! 🙏🏽 6y
AmyG Stay safe. We will all be thinking of you...and Max. 6y
Mimi28 Thinking of you and Max. Stay safe!! 6y
LibrarianRyan 🤝🤞🏻 6y
JacqMac Stay safe and good luck! 🤞 💕 6y
RealLifeReading Stay safe! 6y
alysonimagines Be safe! 🙏 6y
CarolynM Thinking of you. Stay safe💕 6y
stacybmartin Stay safe - we will all be thinking of you! 💜 6y
batsy Take care! 🐱💕 6y
Lmstraubie Be safe! 6y
Jas16 You and Max are in my thoughts. Stay safe. 6y
Mel ❤️ 6y
Dragon Take care of yourself and Max ! 😻 6y
Bklover Love and safe thoughts to you and Max! 6y
Tanisha_A Take care! 💕 6y
emilyhaldi Stay safe ❤️ 6y
Bookzombie 💕 Thinking of you and Max. 6y
Dolly Thanks for checking in. Thinking good thoughts for you and Max. 🤞🏼❤️ 6y
Chrissyreadit Hope you safely weather the storm. 6y
MicheleinPhilly Stay safe! ❤️ 6y
LauraBeth Thanks for checking in 💕 6y
DebinHawaii Thanks to all of you! Will update as I can. 😘😘😘 6y
mabell I hope you and Max are weathering the storm! ❤️ 6y
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LisaJo
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Hey, Deb, please be safe. If you can, keep us posted. Thoughts and prayers!!!

Soubhiville Yikes! Thinking of you @DebinHawaii ! Be safe! 6y
tpixie @DebinHawaii be safe! Prayers and good wishes your way 6y
AmyG @DebinHawaii and my niece in Oahu are on my mind. Hope wveryone is ok. 6y
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guinsgirlreads @DebinHawaii be safe! ❤️🙏🏻❤️ 6y
Jess7 Thinking of you! @DebinHawaii 6y
Nute Praying for your safety @DebinHawaii. Thinking of you and your family.🙏🏽 6y
LisaJo @AmyG please keep us posted on your niece also. Thought and prayers. 6y
kspenmoll Thinking of you too @DebinHawaii - be safe. 💕 6y
TheBookStacker Stay safe @DebinHawaii hopefully it‘s not too bad, I will be in Hawaii next week! 6y
AmyG Thank you @LisaJo 6y
ReadingEnvy Good job local government! Hey guys, in case things get bad, don‘t expect our help! Crossing my fingers. 6y
DebinHawaii @LisaJo @Soubhiville @tpixie @AmyG @guinsgirlreads @Jess7 @Texreader @Nute @kspenmoll @TheBookStacker @ReadingEnvy Mahalo to all of you for your kind thoughts. 🤗Not sure how it's going to play out here & how big a smack we will get as it approaches Oahu late tonight (besides major rains & potential winds) but I'll try & keep you posted.🙏🏻 6y
tpixie 🍀♥️🍀 @DebinHawaii (edited) 6y
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Debiw781
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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A display from Judy Blume‘s bookstore... the caption below asked what do you do with books damaged by Hurricane Irma.

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Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Stephen King tweeted about our island today. We still experience rolling blackouts—in part because Whitefish did not, in fact, fix the one power line they were ultimately paid to fix. It is estimated that Vieques and Culebra will not have electricity fir two more years.

BookishMe Oh dear... Stay safe and hope things get back to normal soon 6y
GripLitGrl 😢 6y
Leelee.reads I‘m so sorry that it‘s like this. It‘s awful. 6y
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MommyOfTwo 😭 6y
kgriffith 💜 🇵🇷 💜 6y
Karkar I am mad that our president would rather build a damn wall then help the American public. 6y
OrangeMooseReads That makes me angry 🤬 6y
DGRachel That‘s horrific! 🤬 6y
batsy Oh my god 😡😞 6y
mrozzz 🤦🏼‍♀️😡 6y
SleepyDragon He's not wrong. 6y
Anna40 So sorry to hear this! Can't even imagine! 6y
readinginthedark “Out of sight, out of mind” is the crappy usual truth. I‘m so sorry. 6y
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Susanita
Hurricane Punch | Tim Dorsey
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Fixin‘ to leave Houston after a week of hurricane relief. The ice storm set us back a little, but we got a lot done. Much paint was painted, much food was eaten, much insulation was installed. There‘s still lots more to do if you‘re interested!

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We have power! We cried! #Tricky can‘t believe it either!

DGRachel Hooray!!!!!! 6y
LeahBergen Yessssss!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
callielafleur Yay!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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CocoReads Yay!!!! 6y
Simona 👍📚🍾📚🍾📚🍾😘 6y
MicheleinPhilly FINALLY! I am so happy for you! 🎄 6y
bookwrm526 HURRAY!!! That‘s great news 6y
Melissa_J Yay!!!!! 6y
LA_Mead Yay!!!!! 6y
My_novel_obsession So so happy for you!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 6y
DHill Yea!! 6y
Redy2trvl That is so wonderful!!!!!!! 👏👏👏 6y
Notafraidofwords Such a blessing !!! 6y
GypsyKat Oh wonderful!!! I‘m so happy for you guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
CoffeeCatsBooks Yay! 💡 6y
slategreyskies OMG I would have cried too!!! I‘m so happy for you!!!!!!!!!! 🎉 6y
MamaGina Fantastic!!!!!!!💡💡💡 6y
squirrelbrain Oh amazing news! 👏👏 6y
vivastory I'm really happy for you guys! I can't begin to imagine 6y
daena Wonderful! 6y
Lwiesman Yea!!!! 6y
Christine Congrats!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 6y
Meeko93 Yay! 6y
OrangeMooseReads So happy for you guys! 6y
Robothugs Yay!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Lynnsoprano Fantastic! 🎉🎉❤️ 6y
rustoryhuf Wonderful! 6y
julesG Whooohooo! 👏👏👏 6y
GripLitGrl Wonderful👍🎉👍💗 6y
MiyakoBunny I‘m so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 6y
Kshakal Yay!!! 6y
Nutmegnc I'm so sorry but so happy for you! Congrats 🍾🎊🎈🎉 6y
Owlizabeth Hooray!! 🍾🎉💃🏻 6y
drokka 💃🏿💃🏿 6y
dariazeoli Yaaaay!!! 👍🏻👏🏻⭐️ 6y
TheLibrarian Hooray!!!! 6y
AmyG Yay!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
MallenNC I‘m so happy for y‘all! 6y
Nonaroo Good!! 💕💕💕💕 6y
emilyhaldi 🙌🏻✨💡 6y
Kappadeemom So what was the first thing you did once you had electricity? Just curious :) (I have six kids, 5 living at home, so my first task after Irma was laundry) 😁 6y
Gissy Wow!!! Qué bueno, me alegro!! I'm so happy for you! ???? 6y
Soubhiville Yay! I‘m so glad for you! 6y
Cinfhen So happy for you both 💜💜💜💜 6y
NCNY 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
Vbrrgirl How wonderful!🤗🎉 6y
SignedBooksJunkie Furthermore!! 😍 6y
JessClark78 🎊🎉🙂🎉🎊 6y
PenguinInFlight Yaaaaay! So happy for you guys! 💜🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💜 6y
Suet624 Honestly, I started to cry when I read this. 6y
MaureenMc ❤️❤️❤️🎉 6y
megt So excited that you‘ve FINALLY got it back! 6y
batsy So happy for you ❤️ 6y
Purrfectpages That‘s great news!! 6y
minkyb Great news! 6y
Hooked_on_books That‘s wonderful! 6y
Pamwurtzler Yay!! 6y
Karkar Woo hoo!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 6y
silentrequiem ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Eyelit 💜🎉💜🎉💜 6y
mabell Yay! That makes it a merrier Christmas! 🎄💡 6y
dragondrool "Delightful" is the first word that popped into my head. And the even I groaned. No pun intended. 6y
Bookzombie This is great!!! 💗 6y
CouronneDhiver 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 6y
Zelma Awesome news!!! 6y
Dragon Congratulations! At last !!! 6y
GlassAsDiamonds Ha!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 What was the first thing you did with it? Charge the phones and hot showers are my guesses! (Also perhaps flick the lights on and off a few times just to watch them come back on??). 😊😊😊 6y
MrBook Hallelujah!!!!!!!!! We're so happy for you all 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻!!!!! *gigantic hug* 6y
tpixie I‘m so happy for you two!! ( I hope it‘s still working!! ) ♥️🎉♥️ 6y
BookishMarginalia @tpixie Yes, it is! 💡💜 6y
tpixie 🎉 💡 🎉 🇵🇷 6y
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BookishMarginalia
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Day 92 #afterMaria — finally, signs of progress on the power front. A crew is working on the power line next door! We‘ve had power for only 12 hours since Sept 6 when Irma hit. Fingers crossed!

tournevis 🤸💃🤸💃🤸💃🤸💃🤸💃 6y
LA_Mead Ooh! Sending lots of good vibes your way! 6y
CocoReads 🤞🤞🤞 6y
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britt_brooke 🤞🏻🤗 6y
mabell That is a good sign!! 6y
TheSketchyReader Fingers are crossed for you! 🤞 6y
DivineDiana Out for dinner last night with two liberals and a conservative. Brought up your plight in conversation to raise awareness. So glad to see some progress. 👏🏻 (edited) 6y
TrishB Here‘s hoping! 6y
squirrelbrain Fingers crossed for you! 6y
writerlibrarian Crossing fingers and toes that you get power. 6y
My_novel_obsession So hoping power is coming soon!!!! 6y
megt Fingers crossed! Taking this as a good sign of progress (finally!) 6y
OrangeMooseReads Fingers and toes 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 Hope you get power back really soon! 🤞 6y
Tamra 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 6y
GlassAsDiamonds 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻!!!! 6y
cathysaid Been thinking of you and @WanderingBookaneer this week. The airport here in ATL lost power for around twelve hours. Flights grounded. Terminals dead. Mass chaos and media coverage. And all I could think was that many in Puerto Rico hadn't had power for over three months, yet here twelve hours was made to sound tragic. I'm glad you have the glimmer of hope! 6y
Leftcoastzen Oh please ,oh please , I hope they get you up and running again. 👍 6y
MiyakoBunny 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 6y
MiyakoBunny @cathysaid well said 😪😪😪 6y
Wife Hopeful!🤞🏻 6y
Eyelit 🤞🤞🤞 6y
jpmcwisemorgan Fingers and toes crossed for you! 6y
KellyK Hoping you receive 💡before Christmas. 6y
MaureenMc 🤞🙏 6y
julesG Fingers crossed. 6y
brilliantglow So nice to see some progress on that front. 🤞🤞 for power restoration in the coming days 6y
Eggs 🎉🎊 Hope it's on soon 6y
Lynnsoprano Keeping fingers crossed. We drove through the Florida Keys two weeks ago. It‘s still a mess in many places, and I couldn‘t help but imagine how much worse it‘s been for you. 6y
Notafraidofwords Praying for you 😊 6y
LeahBergen Ohhh!! I hope you get power soon!! 💕💕 6y
Cortg It looks like a good sign! 6y
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WanderingBookaneer
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WarpedSweetness That's awful. :-/ I'm so sorry. 6y
BookwormAHN My sympathies, that's terrible. 6y
julesG Was wondering whether you had electricity back. How awful. 6y
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TrishB 😡😟 awful 6y
batsy I'm sorry, that's extremely hard 😖 6y
Sungirl79 That is horrible!! Hope it comes back on soon!!😢 6y
Godmotherx5 Unbelievable. You are a tough cookie. 6y
Cinfhen I can't even imagine ☹️ 6y
theshrinkette Shit that's awful. 6y
FlowerFairy So very, very sorry. I live in Florida and Irma was a royal biotch. But I cannot even begin to imagine what you‘re going through. 😕 6y
CoffeeCatsBooks I am so sorry! 😢 6y
Amor4Libros I can‘t even begin to imagine... 6y
Librarybelle 😢 6y
KarenUK Unimaginable... that‘s so awful... 6y
JenP Horrible 😢 6y
mabell That so awful. 😔 6y
Notafraidofwords It‘s awful. My family just got theirs back yesterday. Hang in there. 6y
Lcsmcat I‘m so sorry for y‘all, and angry at our government. 😡 6y
ElishaLovesBooks So awful 😥😡 6y
AmyG My husband's boss was over last night and his parents in a nice area of San Juan...no power. Unreal. As always wishing you the best. 6y
sprainedbrain 😞🤬 6y
LiteraryinLawrence That is so horrible and wrong. I‘m so sorry! 6y
SoniaC So sorry. That‘s just awful. 6y
cobwebmoth 😔 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess I am so sorry! 6y
JacqMac That‘s so horrible! I can‘t imagine. I‘m pretty sure I would have lost my mind after the first week. 😞 (edited) 6y
jpmcwisemorgan I keep telling people but they don‘t seem to listen. This really sucks. 6y
megt I‘m so sorry that this hasn‘t been more swiftly addressed. 😔 6y
LeahBergen Oh my God. ☹️ 6y
DGRachel I‘m so sorry. This is just heartbreaking {{hugs}} 6y
Purrfectpages That‘s insane and so wrong 😡 6y
minkyb So wrong. It‘s crazy. 6y
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BookishMarginalia
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Day 69 #AfterMaria - Still no power. Headed back to work after Thanksgiving Recess. Have a good day, Littens!

Billypar Thanks for the update - just wish there were better news. My thoughts are with you. 6y
AmyG I was telling my husband about you last night. He was dumbfounded. Wishing you he best always. 6y
DivineDiana It is hard to believe that this problem is still not solved. Have you been given a date to expect its return? Sending love. ❤️ 6y
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Mimi28 I wish you guys the best also ❤️❤️ 6y
Cupofjo ❤️ 6y
DebinHawaii Thinking of you and hoping things get resolved soon. That is just ridiculous.💜 6y
arlenefinnigan Best of luck x 6y
Sassy_Steph Good luck 6y
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BookishMarginalia
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Day 63 #AfterMaria — Still no power at home, but here‘s a cute pic of #YetiCat to make you smile.

TheLibrarian 😻 6y
Lynnsoprano Gorgeous 😍 6y
DivaDiane So pretty! 6y
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MommyOfTwo Pretty kitty 6y
Cathythoughts Majestic 6y
maich 😻😻 6y
AmyG Beautiful cat! 6y
TheBookStacker So cute!! Must pet! 😻 6y
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BookishMarginalia
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Thank you, @mrsmarch !!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Your package was waiting for us at my mom‘s, where we receive our personal mail. The water filtration and dry shampoo are most appreciated!

Bookzombie @mrsmarch What wonderful things to send! 💗 6y
mrsmarch Thank heavens and UPS!! I was starting to worry that the package had been stolen, but then if it had been I hoped it got to someone who needed it. I will be sending a package of school things for Los Naranjos soon, I am waiting for some Scholastic books to come in — should I send to the same address or to the TASIS Dorado address Jeimy gave earlier? At least I know UPS is the way I should mail. 6y
BookishMarginalia @mrsmarch Los Naranjos boxes are better shipped to the TASIS Dorado address. Thanks! 💜💜💜 6y
JSW I still want to send items. Is there an up to date wish list somewhere? We were waiting for November with full paychecks for both Mr. JSW and me. ❤️ (edited) 6y
Sills I was wondering if you could explain how I could join an exchange group for interested book lovers. I love all the fun posts people upload about the different groups participating. 6y
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Day 56 #AfterMaria and Chili‘s in Dorado, Puerto Rico requires payment only in cash or money order. Yes, money order. Not check, MONEY ORDER. (That‘s because PR consumer protection law requires businesses to have 2 valid methods of payment... way to stick to the letter while killing the spirit of the law, Chili‘s)

DrexEdit 😨😲 6y
Leftcoastzen Instant money order when you know what your order is plus tip ? How does that work? 6y
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EllieDottie That's horrible! 6y
Sungirl79 How horrible 😢 6y
Cupofjo Wow! So sorry! 6y
minkyb Sad 6y
Godmotherx5 What can I do to help? 6y
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When the staff at #thebookmarkpr pulls books for us 💜🤷🏻‍♀️💜

LeahBergen AND pour you a wine?? 🙌🏻 6y
Bookzombie The Poet was my first Connelly and I loved it. 6y
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TrishB The Poet is a great read 👍 6y
Andrew65 @TrishB Aiming to get to The Poet on Sunday. 6y
nomadreader I love The Poet! 6y
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Day 44 #AfterMaria — tutoring after a long day. Still no power. Debris was supposed to be picked up today by the municipal government; fingers crossed that the street will be clear when we get home!

Megabooks 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Take care. 6y
Annl Have they given you any timeline for power or do they know? You have power at school? 6y
ScientistSam Fingers crossed! 6y
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BookishMarginalia @Annl No timeline. We‘re thinking March - 6 months after Maria. School is running on generator power. 6y
Roselyn_Reads Keeping my fingers crossed. 6y
minkyb Fingers definitely crossed. 6y
Annl I feel for you, I live in Florida and went a week without and was crying like a baby! I have contacted all the government officials. Is there anything else I can do? 6y
Lynnsoprano I can‘t believe how positive you have been through all of this. Even though we‘ve been through a number of hurricanes in our 40 years in Florida, it‘s never come anywhere close to what you‘ve gone through. I am in awe of the way you‘re coping. 6y
EllieDottie Thank you for the updates, so amazing by your courage in the face of all you are dealing with 6y
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Day 41 #AfterMaria - just assigned the first post-Maria project requiring use of the internet for research. Let‘s see how it goes! #TeachersOfLitsy

WanderingBookaneer Network is down again, Babes. 6y
RealBooks4ever Good luck! 6y
Cinfhen 🤞🏼🤞🏼 6y
LeahBergen 😬 Good luck! 6y
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Day 31 #AfterMaria - reading on the back terrace to take advantage of light and breeze.

Progress is so slow and it feels like the mainland has moved on, even though power is at 18%, water at 68%, communications spotty at best... #JonesAct back with a vengeance. It's disheartening 😔

AndreaReads It feels that way here, as well. I'm not hearing nearly enough about what's being done to help. I'm so sorry. I wish there was more I could do. 6y
riversong153 That is just awful news. Do you have any recommendations of how regular folks can help? 6y
Angitron Yes, please let us know how we can help if you have any suggestions/recommendations. I‘m so sorry this is happening. My heart goes out to you guys. 💕 6y
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Magslhalliday Adding to the offer of support: practical or emotional. I know I don't know you IRL but your LitsyAtoZ challenge has changed my reading habits and my local librarian is thinking about using it in some way. So I want to support you back! 6y
Notafraidofwords It does feel that way. But I‘m calling congress everyday. 6y
mrsmarch Anyone who wants to organize advocacy for PR, visit www.100daysxpuertorico.org for guided calls to action. They also have a FB group. 6y
Oldschool_millenial I noticed that, too. It feels like the news just leapfrogs from one disaster to the next as if the last one is done. Lately, it's been talking about the California fires non-stop since they started two weeks ago, the Santa Rosa fire especially. My mother lives there (she was unaffected, thankfully) but people we know either directly or indirectly lost homes, too. My heart goes out to you in Puerto Rico and EVERYBODY trying to recover and rebuild. 6y
cocomass This is so terrible. Thank you for continuing to keep us updated. You inspired me to write my senators and representative today, and visit the resources left my other littens to learn more about how I can help. Stay strong ✊🏽🇵🇷 6y
Gissy @Oldschool_millenial So sorry to hear about what happened in Santa Rosa! I'm glad that your mother is ok. The world is upside down. We need to help those affected by any natural circumstances. Here in PR we are standing up together, helping each other. One step at a time! 6y
Avanders Agree w 👆🏽 : we‘re here to help and support in any way we can. And Thanks @mrsmarch ! Good info! 6y
alisiakae Your posts after the hurricane, as well as what we experienced trying to contact my cousin's husband's family after #maria both inspired me to help organize a fundraiser that occurred this weekend. We filled a truck with medical supplies and water, and brought in more than $10,000 for United for Puerto Rico. I have a few pics on my Litsy page, and more on FB. ❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷 6y
kspenmoll @mrsmarch Thanks!!! 6y
tpixie @4thhouseontheleft awesomeness! And thx @mrsmarch @Gissy your positive attitude will help Puerto Rico recover! @BookishMarginalia we hold you, fellow Liittens and all PR in our prayers! (edited) 6y
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Head over to @WanderingBookaneer 's profile and scroll to this post to #Litshelp kids in a community in dire need in #PuertoRico #AfterMaria. Thank you, Littens!

EllieDottie Thank you so much for letting us know how we can help! Will start getting stuff together!! 6y
Bostonmomx2 I think she‘s also going to start an amazon wishlist so people can just buy a couple things and have amazon ship. 😊 6y
Bloomingjen Amazon wishlist would be awesome 6y
jpmcwisemorgan Oh and Amazon wishlist would be even better! If that happens please update. 6y
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Thank you, @JenP for the best, most useful gift ever! I won't have to worry about keeping our phones charged during the day! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

JenP Woo hoo! 6y
Bookzombie That‘s so cool! 6y
Mdargusch So thoughtful! 6y
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Leftcoastzen @JenP wow ,what a great gift! 6y
seebiscan What a wonderful gift! 6y
batsy Wonderful ❤️ 6y
minkyb Perfect!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
ValerieAndBooks Glad @JenP ‘s package made it👏👍!! 6y
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Off-topic, but here's the reason why my #readathon participation will be so low-key! I have been working with one of my friends to organize this donation drive and cultural event, and I am so excited how it is all coming together! #hurricanemaria

Notafraidofwords Thank you so much. This is excellent. 6y
alisiakae @Notafraidofwords Thanks! We even have our local indie book store coming with a table of books by Puerto Rican authors. There, I did find a Litsy tie-in! 📚😃 6y
Cathythoughts Well done 👍 6y
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Bookzombie This is wonderful! (edited) 6y
Caterina This sounds amazing! I just finished at Davidson College in the spring. If I weren't all the way in Palestine currently, I would've loved to come! I hope it all goes smoothly! 6y
LeeRHarry That's fantastic - hope it all goes well ! 6y
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Day 26 #AfterMaria - Having hot sandwiches and Starbucks drinks while enjoying the car's a/c. Thankful for the little pleasures. Have a good day, dear Littens!

Cinfhen AMAZING!!! Enjoy!!!! 6y
KVanRead Hope you‘re doing okay! Hope things get better soon! 6y
Tamra Improvement!! 6y
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Bookladylinda Hang in there!!! 6y
TrishB And you 💟 6y
AmyG You, too. Be well. 6y
TricksyTails Have a beautiful day! Sending hugs 🤗 6y
LauraBrook Yay for a little normalcy! Has your ETA for electricity at your house changed at all? 6y
TheBookkeepersApprentice I hope you are doing well! I haven't been as active as I'd like to be on Litsy lately, so my apologies for not popping by with well wishes sooner. 6y
JenP I sent you a package via FedEx. Are you getting any mail? 6y
kspenmoll So happy for you today! ❤️ 6y
BookishMarginalia @JenP Got it! My mom was keeping it for me. 6y
BookishMarginalia @LauraBrook Still March for power back 6y
JenP @BookishMarginalia yay! You should open it now because most is wrapped but it has an item (unwrapped) that you could likely use now. 6y
JenP @BookishMarginalia this item is on the top so you could pull it out of the box then tape it shut again 6y
BookishMarginalia @JenP Yey! I'll do that when I get home tonight 6y
BookishMarginalia I love it @JenP !!!!!!! 6y
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It's good to be back @TheBookmarkPR 💜💜💜 #PRrises

Gissy Until when it is open? 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa So glad to see you getting back to some normal! 6y
Cinfhen 💜💜💜 6y
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AmyG 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
MarriedtoMrT Yay! 6y
merelybookish Cheers! 🥂 6y
JacqMac Yay! 💙 6y
LibrarianRyan Yeahhhhhhh 6y
minkyb Fantastic! 6y
Gissy I went to the happy place of yours. They closed at 5:00 pm but tomorrow they will open in a regular time from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. I will try to go because I desperately need to read. I'm waiting for a reading light I bought in Amazon. 6y
emilyhaldi Awesome!! 👏🏻 6y
Lynnsoprano Glad you've had a chance to spend some enjoyable time b 6y
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Day 25 #AfterMaria - Good news! Happy place @TheBookmarkPR got generator power and is finally open again! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #thebookmarkpr @Gissy @gibblr @Figgy

Lizpixie Yay! Congratulations to @TheBookmarkPR 🎉🎉 6y
TrishB Yay 🎉 good to hear! 6y
Nat_Reads Yay!! 6y
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WarpedSweetness That's awesome!!! 6y
Dragon Yay! 🌈 Good news ! 6y
tpixie Awesomeness! 🎉📚🎉 6y
TricksyTails Yay!! 6y
kspenmoll So excited for you all!!! 🎉📚💃🏼 6y
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12:06am Gas truck arrives.
We can sleep indoors!
#PostMariaLife

StephBengtson Ugh. I‘m so sorry you have to go through all of this. 6y
merelybookish Wow! So crazy what you've been through. Sleep well! 6y
EvieBee So glad you‘ll be able to get the generator going! Progress! ❤️ 6y
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Leftcoastzen Such insanity! So sorry it's like this. 6y
TrishB Hurrah ❤ 6y
Texreader Thank heavens! Am thinking of you and Gloria constantly. Please take care. 6y
CouronneDhiver I'm thinking of you guys every day 💜 6y
UwannaPublishme Oh my! Sending hugs and prayers. 💕 6y
CatLass007 Is there anything we can do to help? 6y
kspenmoll Continuing to send ❤️ 6y
Notafraidofwords Yessss!!! Sending hugs. 6y
Jas16 💜 6y
MamaGina 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
DivineDiana Good news! 👏🏻❤️ 6y
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Current view as I lay on the floor of my house's entrance. Glori 's shadow cast by a citronella candle. We've been forced outside as our generator has no gas. #PostMariaLife

Texreader Ooh no. Hopefully it‘s a cool evening for you! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Ohhh no. Hope things get better soon ❤️❤️ 6y
Bookzombie I'm so sorry that you are you having to go through this and that supplies are not more readily available. ❤️ 6y
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MaureenMc 😞 6y
LeahBergen 😟 6y
DrexEdit 😓 6y
Librarybelle 😞 6y
LibrarianRyan 😡😡😡😡😡. I hope Elon Musk really does a solar power project for PR. 6y
batsy 😞😞 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess I am so sorry that you have to endure this. Hugs and prayers. 6y
Avanders 👆🏽me too. 🙏🏽♥️ 6y
mabell I am so sorry. I hope the situation improves soon. 😞 6y
megt 🙁 6y
LeeRHarry Fingers crossed that things will improve for you very soon! 😔 (edited) 6y
Laura317 So sorry that y'all are still suffering. Hugs and prayers for all! 6y
Suet624 I'm so sorry. 6y
Cinfhen 💔 6y
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Day 22 #AfterMaria -- heading home through Avenue lined with broken trees and debris, hoping the propane gas people actually come tonight, so we can turn on the generator. Sigh.

Soubhiville Fingers crossed for you. 6y
DiruVamp Sending good juju your way 💙 6y
AmyG Good luck. Hope they come. (edited) 6y
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MicheleinPhilly Is there anything I can send you? Water, tp, cat food???? 6y
mjdowens I sure hope things get better soon. 6y
Mimi28 ((((( Hugs prayers and good vibes)))))))) 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf I hope things get better soon 💕💕 6y
LeeRHarry I'm so hoping things improve for you very soon 💕 6y
Julsmarshall Prayers and ❤️❤️❤️ headed your way! 6y
CoffeeBooksRepeat 😞 hope it gets better! 6y
Cupofjo 😟 6y
mrsmarch ❤️🇵🇷 6y
Bloomingjen 😢 6y
Buddys_Momma ❤️❤️ 6y
batsy I hope they do! 6y
Bookzombie Fingers crossed. @MicheleinPhilly I hadn't even thought of tp! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Please let us know if we can send stuff. 6y
LeahBergen Hugs! ❤️ 6y
RebL I read a report that people are desperate for water and we‘re trying to break into Superfund Site wells. Is this true? 6y
Heretherebedragons Yes, let us know if we can send anything. 6y
CatLass007 How are you? Are you and everyone in your family safe? As No. 45 and his cronies have been saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” And sometimes that‘s all someone can do, and that‘s great. But I‘d also like to do more than that. What do you NEED? Please let your #LitsyFamily help you. Please post a list of your needs and tag those of us who have asked. We want to say thanks for all you do and, of course, show our #LitsyLove. 6y
CatLass007 Those of us who are participating in the #HalloweenGoesPostal #FallBookExchange already should have your mailing address (Are you even getting mail?). What can we do to help? (edited) 6y
Cortg Yes! Please let us know what you need. I am more than happy to send supplies directly to you if you are receiving mail. 6y
silentrequiem Echoing everybody. Let us know if we can send things. 6y
Lynnsoprano Yes! We want to help! 6y
shawnmooney It had completely slipped my mind that you live there and I am now reading through all your posts! What an ordeal! Sending you a big hug and will be following your posts carefully from now on. ❤️❤️ 6y
TricksyTails Oh, no. How are you doing? I hope you're safe. 6y
Cinfhen Echoing all the #litsylove 💜💜💜what can we send??? 6y
TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I was thinking that too! Can we sent water bottles from amazon ? 6y
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Update: NO JOY on water bottles. They had run out. Costco doesn't know when the next shipment will be in. We start working full-time tomorrow, so we can't make lines anyway. Sigh. 😞

On a better note, here's a pic of #TrickyCat 💜 #CatsofLitsy

OrangeMooseReads 😡😢 😻 6y
EllieDottie Sorry 😐 sending love! 😻 6y
MicheleinPhilly Are you able to receive deliveries yet? 6y
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megt 😞 I can only imagine how disheartening and frustrating that while process of standing in line is. Thinking of you! 6y
Reviewsbylola So so sorry. 😞 6y
LeahBergen That sucks. Hugs! ❤️ 6y
LauraBrook Awful. I hope there are some things available for you at work tomorrow. 😔 6y
AmyG I'm so sorry for you and all of PR. Saying a prayer for you all. 6y
DGRachel {{hugs}} 6y
Bloomingjen thinking of you often 6y
CoffeeCatsBooks Hope things improve soon. Beautiful pic of kitty 😻 6y
Andrew65 Sorry that you are having such a terrible time of it. 6y
TrishB 😔😔 6y
WanderingBookaneer @MicheleinPhilly : Yes, post office seems to be delivering. 6y
Notafraidofwords Is there anything you need that I can mail to you to Puerto Rico? 6y
batsy Oh damn. I hope you guys are able to manage ❤️❤️😔 6y
LibrarianRyan Ugggghhhhhhhh. Damn orange man!!!!! 6y
EloisaJames So sorry! 6y
Gissy I will try and ask around and let you know. 6y
ValerieAndBooks Oh no. Hope the schools will have water available? 6y
JenP 😢 I‘m so sorry 6y
minkyb Sorry to read this. 6y
moranadatter Sorry to hear it. Your cat is beautiful though. 6y
Avanders So awful. What @Notafraidofwords said - let us know if we can send things/ have things sent. ♥️ 6y
Cupofjo Yes, what @Avanders and @Notafraidofwords said... what can we do to help? 6y
Suet624 Is there anything we can do? 6y
Suet624 Shall we all call Costco and ask them to divert water over to PR? 6y
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Day 20 #AfterMaria - the new normal: waiting in line in hopes of being able to buy bottled water

BethM Is there anything we can do to help you guys? 6y
Posemn I wish I could figure out a way to post this pic on my Twitter and IG feed for you. 🤔 6y
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JSW I feel so helpless. I want to help you specifically, but I‘m not sure what‘s getting through. 6y
Gissy Let me know if you find water. I still need to buy for some family members! 6y
Jinjer How can we help since the lunatic in the White House refuses to? 6y
ReadingSusan Please let us know how we can help. I keep calling and emailing my reps but they are pretty terrible so don‘t know how helpful that will be. 6y
batsy 😔😔 6y
julesG This is not normal. Wish we could just send you a couple bottles. 6y
TrishB 😔😔 6y
emilyhaldi I hope you get all of the help you need soon! I sent you an email with a couple questions for you too if you have time to check 😊 (from emilydhaldi@gmail.com) 6y
LauraBrook 😩😡😭😡 6y
xicanti I hate that this is happening. 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess Please let us know how to help you. @ReadingSusan Me too. NC is awful with reps. 6y
EllieDottie 😥😔 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 😱😨😰 6y
OrangeMooseReads 😡 this should not be still happening. I hope you were able to get what you needed. 6y
WanderingBookaneer @Gissy : Costco Los Filtros no tiene. 6y
Posemn Phffffttt......of course.....thanks @WanderingBookaneer. Never think of it - 6y
Posemn I did post to Twitter and IG. Would like to keep your challenges in the news. Right now I don't know another way to help. Please let us know. 6y
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Day 19 #AfterMaria - it's hard not to get disheartened at the lack of progress. 88% still without power, 45% without water. Supermarkets and pharmacies are understocked, even Walgreens. Debris still litters the sides of roads. Early morning the San Juan power plant shut down again, taking what little power Metro area hospitals, shopping centers, and the airport were receiving. I can't imagine what the mountain towns are going through. It's bad.

Yournewfriendsams 💔 thinking of you guys everyday. 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto 😭 hang in there. I'm so sorry that you aren't receiving more help. My heart goes out to you. 6y
LauraBrook So frustrating and heartbreaking! ❤️ 6y
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CoffeeBooksRepeat Thinking of you! Hoping things improve soon! 💔 6y
BookDame I‘m sure to hear that. I just can‘t believe what little help they are actually sending. Mis pensamientos estan contigo. Muchos abrazos. 6y
Megabooks I have written my congressman and senators to help with relief to PR. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! 6y
Notafraidofwords My family in San Sebastián are really struggling and it's really frustrating. 6y
TrishB Hoping it starts improving soon. 6y
LibrarianRyan I hope it gets better soon. 6y
kspenmoll So sorry, doing what we can re: Congress & relief. Know we care❤️ 6y
Sungirl79 I hope things will get better soon ugh!!! So frustrating!! 6y
JacqMac My heart hurts for you all. I hope you see progress soon. 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf 💕💕Hope things get better soon. 6y
Dorianna I‘m so sorry this injustice is continuing. Stay safe. ❤️ 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess Praying for you. 6y
Dragon So sorry to hear how bad things still are ! 6y
Jennifer3 So sorry you are having to endure this. 6y
britt_brooke 😔 6y
minkyb 💔 6y
Gissy We will pass this, together step by step! It will take time but together we can do it! 6y
Cinfhen 💔 6y
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Day 14 - #AfterMaria - First day back at work. Here's a view of a fallen power distribution line, with the pole resting against the highway. Most of the vegetation is stripped bare and broken down, an eerie sight.

Our classrooms are intact, no water damage! @WanderingBookaneer @Figgy @gibblr and I are happy about that!

We're also glad to report that the ⛽️ situation seems to have stabilized. We filled up our tank in 10 minutes!

💜 from PR

ferskner Yayyyyy!!!! You've both been in my thoughts so much. I'm glad things are starting to get better for you. 6y
TrishB Good to hear 💓 6y
Jabberwocky So glad to hear that things are starting to return to quasi normal and that the school is okay!! 6y
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josie281 Been reading your updates thanks for sharing with us! 6y
AmyG Good to hear. 6y
LauraJ Doing what we can in CA to make sure you get the help you need. So glad you're hanging in there ❤️ 6y
OrangeMooseReads This is some much needed goodness for my heart. I‘m glad that your classrooms are safe and that some things are getting better. 6y
IamIamIam Glad to hear!!! Tomorrow at our PTA meeting, I'm going to bring up the idea of collecting cash to buy Scholastic books for an elementary school in PR. Let me know if we can help in your district or in another one! 6y
SoniaC So glad things are starting to improve. Hope that things continue to get better. 6y
LibrarianRyan Yeahhhhh. When does school start back up? 6y
bookaholic1 Glad all is ok 6y
DivineDiana Thank you for the update and that things are going in a positive direction! 6y
Libby1 Love back to you. 💕 6y
JacqMac I'm glad things are starting to look up. 6y
riversong153 So good to hear that things are moving along. 6y
writerlibrarian Very glad you are allright thank you fir the update. Stay safe. 6y
LeahBergen Well, things are sounding a LITTLE better. Hugs! 💕 6y
Karkar Good to hear things are going in the right direction! ❤️❤️ 6y
StephanieMarie 💜💜💜💜 6y
Purrfectpages Glad to see some positive news! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Good news!! ❤️ 6y
Nat_Reads YAY!!!!! 6y
WanderingBookaneer @IamIamIam : Our school helps out a community who lost everything inside their houses as flood waters were 6 - 8 feet. The kids have been asking for books. I know Scholastic has selections in Spanish, if you could get those, we can deliver them to Los Naranjos on your school's behalf. 6y
hermyknee @WanderingBookaneer @IamIamIam I am an ESL teacher in Texas and I sponsor my school's Human Rights Forum. Tell me where to send books in Spanish and I will get them to you. My mom is a bilingual elementary teacher and between the two of us we can mobilize two communities to get you what you need. Please let me know. @BookishMarginalia has My email address. Get in touch when you can and we'll get you what you need! 6y
hermyknee We have tons of Spanish language and bilingual books we can access here. We'll start a drive in both districts. 6y
IamIamIam That would be great, @WanderingBookaneer!!! I'll propose that to the principal & PTA board tomorrow night. Maybe we can use some of our Scholastic dollars to send a pack of books. @hermyknee, we just sent out gift cards and supplies to the Dickinson School District on behalf of our school last week. 😊 6y
IamIamIam @WanderingBookaneer The PTA president is emailing the principal right now. Do you need only Spanish books or can we send both Spanish & English? 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess Glad that things are starting back to normal for you! Hugs! 6y
ScientistSam Glad things are getting better! Please let us know if there is anything we can do 6y
RebL So grateful for whatever good news. 6y
TheLudicReader I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were. Glad for the update. 6y
Bookzombie So glad that you are getting some normalcy back in your lives. 💗 6y
batsy So glad for the small mercies! Hope it's easing your difficulties somewhat. ❤️ That photo... Gosh. 6y
britt_brooke 💚💚💚 6y
WanderingBookaneer @hermyknee @IamIamIam : Books in Spanish are preferred. These are truly impoverished kids whose schools have not always had English teachers. 6y
WanderingBookaneer @hermyknee @IamIamIam : Thanks! My school address Jeimy M. González c/o TASIS DORADO Urb. Sabanera 11 Carr 693 Dorado, PR 00646 6y
IamIamIam Awesome!!! I also emailed @BookishMarginalia & she's got my questions because our principal loved the idea of supporting these kids. Would elementary through 8th grade be a good variety of books? 6y
IamIamIam I'm going to speak to our book fair coordinator and make sure we have a good sampling of Spanish language books and we're going to collect cash in the school office so we can supplement what the students don't buy. Our fair isn't until November 30th, but we should be able to get a lot of cooperation since we have so much time to prepare literature to notify staff and families. 💜💜💜 6y
nelehelen ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️ 6y
Cinfhen @hermyknee @IamIamIam I'd like to donate some books and have them sent along...can I mail u guys a check to purchase some books??? 6y
IamIamIam That's awesome, @Cinfhen!!! My email address is Jessguinan@gmail.com if you want to contact me and I'll go from there with you. And that's for @WanderingBookaneer or anyone else who wants it! 😄 6y
hermyknee @Cinfhen @WanderingBookaneer @IamIamIam please include me on your email - e.a.behnisch@gmail.com 6y
hermyknee @WanderingBookaneer - does the community need Spanish language books for all levels elementary - high school? 6y
WanderingBookaneer @hermyknee : We receive kids in the center that are from 2 - 16 years old. Most are male. Books in Spanish are preferred because they speak little English. Thank you! Thank @Cinfhen and @IamIamIam . I'll contact you soon because we now have a hot spot at school. 6y
Cinfhen I'm thrilled to contribute in any way @WanderingBookaneer and the fact that it's books is even better 😘 6y
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Day 13 #AfterMaria - Woke up to the heartbreaking news of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. 😞And to news that 9 million American children lost their healthcare because Congress did not reauthorize CHIP by Sept 30, while the House is set to pass a law revoking the ban on gun silencers.

This is a call to arms, dear Littens, from those of us who have no voice, no representation - Tell Congress: Save Puerto Rico, save CHIP, save lives w/ gun control.

Tamra 😠 6y
Balibee146 Heartbreaking 6y
mrsmarch I sent messages to both my senators and my rep this morning already on all of this. Exhausted. 6y
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Graciouswarriorprincess It is all heartbreaking and already emailed reps this morning. 6y
SconsinBookyBadger Beginning Monday with phone calls/emails and signing petitions to senators and representatives 💔 6y
Heretherebedragons Just emailed my representative. 6y
kspenmoll Yes! ❤️💚💜 6y
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Thank you for your support, dear Littens! You made me cry too, but in the good way. 💜💜💜 -- this is the link to this PBS article from last night. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/first-tour-puerto-rico-top-general-calls-dam...

hermyknee We are thinking of you! And here is a way for Littens all over the world to help our friends in Puerto Rico: http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ (edited) 6y
Readingnomad1 Another way to help is http://hispanicfederation.org/donate You are definitely in my thoughts! My daughter has family in Trujillo Alto and I have close friends in Caguas, so it's been an emotional roller coaster trying to contact & help them. (edited) 6y
jpmcwisemorgan I‘m emailing and faxing my Congresspeople every day. I‘m reminding people on FB because some of them seem to think everything is ok or under control or some such nonsense (they‘re a little touched in the head). I plan to do this every day until I have no friends left, my family disowns me, and my Congresspeople send me cease and desist orders. 6y
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Nat_Reads Thinking of you!! 6y
Lola Thinking of you and @WanderingBookaneer and doing what I can with our PR organizations here in #Chicago in your honor ❤️ 6y
Smrloomis Thinking of you all! Glad to see a post from you!!! 👍🏽 6y
GypsyKat Thinking of you all out there! 💗💗💗 6y
kspenmoll My husband & I are calling senate, congressmen & whatever else comes up that we can do. So many people have family, ties to Puerto Rico. 6y
Meeko93 I emailed you with a question. I hope all is well ❤ 6y
LeeRHarry Thinking of you! Thanks for keeping in touch when you can 💕 6y
StephanieMarie Thinking of you all! I'd like to help but not sure the best way to from Canada - what would be a good organization to donate to? 6y
Magslhalliday I can't imagine your world right now. Take care (obviously). 6y
tammysue ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
RealBooks4ever 💜 May things get much better very soon. Always keeping you in my thoughts! 6y
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I cried when I read this. Heartbroken.

spanda84 This infuriates me. 6y
Karkar Please know he is an idiot and we all do not feel that way. ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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Gayan It is almost more than I can stand. 😔 6y
AndreaReads This was one of the most awful things I have ever read. I am so sorry that on top of everything you and all those wonderful people of Puerto Rico have gone through, that you must also face such hate from an arrogant a-hole that somehow made his way into what used to be the revered office of the United States. 😢 6y
Redwritinghood 🙄😤💔💔 6y
Nat_Reads 🤦🏻‍♀️ Ridiculous. I'm so sorry. 6y
OrangeMooseReads Awful! This makes me angry. I wish I could do so much more to help PR. 6y
Bookcation74 😡😫 6y
JSW I'm liking this post to show support for you and my fellow souls of Puerto Rico. This horrible man does not speak for me. Much love coming to you from CA. 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Julsmarshall I never thought I could be so disgusted in a president. I am so sorry. He is heartless and our fellow Americans voted for him. I knew he was a terrible racist but does he have to prove it every frickin day? 😡 6y
Amie 😢💔 6y
Balibee146 Truly awful so so sorry 6y
DivineDiana So sorry. 😓 6y
hermyknee Sending you my love and best wishes ❤️ 6y
Buddys_Momma I was sick when I read this this morning— bsolutely sick. I feel terrible that PR has to contend with this evil man right now. 6y
hermyknee That man makes me physically ill. 6y
jpmcwisemorgan I‘m so sorry. Please know that we‘re trying to combat this ridiculousness as much as we can. I wrote my Senators already and plan to keep up the pressure. I can‘t believe this is happening. 6y
DGRachel Please believe that scum does not represent the hearts of all of us. I'm so sorry you have to deal with that kind of hate on top of everything else. {{hugs}} 6y
Yellowpigeon I'm so sorry. We've donated money and supplies and will call our senators. 6y
Suzze Every time I think he can‘t be worse, he proves me wrong. I just want to scream in his face. 6y
swishandflick I've been upset about this all day so I can only imagine how you must be feeling! Absolutely infuriating. 6y
glp4766 Prayers for you and all of Puerto Rico. 45 is a horrible person and should say some of the stupid things he does.. 6y
ReadingsByTheC I'm so sorry. I don't know how some people sleep at night. He is absolutely reprehensible. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the people of PR. 6y
minkyb So awful. Worse and worse. So sorry. 6y
Readerann Every time I think he can't sink to new lows... We have to try to remember he is not representative of most Americans, who are good, kind people and really do want to help. Sending ❤️❤️❤️ to Puerto Rico! 6y
merelybookish Racist bullshit. His vileness knows no end. PR doesn't deserve this. 6y
Leelee.reads I truly don't understand what compels him to be so cruel. Most frightening to me is that some people don't seem shocked or even agree with him. To me, it's outrageous and unacceptable. Luckily I think the majority recognize his arrogant meanness. Our hearts are with you! ❤️ 6y
Traveler13 I‘m so sorry. We all know he was remarking on himself with that. 6y
Cinfhen He really is ridiculous - I'm sorry😡 6y
NCNY I'm so sorry for everything you are going through. I have no words.... 6y
WarpedSweetness I'm sorry. Please don't cry. 6y
IamIamIam God almighty, what a moron... I'm truly sorry and I wish we could do more personally for you!!!!! 6y
MicheleinPhilly Please don't use your precious phone power paying any attention to him. He does not speak for us. Well, he certainly doesn't speak for me. Sending you continued ❤️. 6y
Crystalblu I thought of you as soon as I saw this. The man is a monster! Take care and be safe! 6y
Amor4Libros This has made me so mad today! Take care and we're all rooting for PR! ❤️ 6y
Librarybelle So very sorry. 💔 6y
That-Bookish-Hiker What a jerk. Praying for everyone in PR. 6y
mrsmarch I've tried to say something comforting to you two or three times now. I've run out of words. Hang in there my darlings, he doesn't speak for us. #UnidosPorPR We'll do everything we can to get around him. I've been contacting my senators and rep daily to urge them to advocate for Americans in PR. IIRC my ancestors fought a war over representation and it ain't over yet. My blood fought for independence and for union so we got your back. (edited) 6y
Bookish.Heart He is one of the most dishonest, mean-spirited people alive today. I‘m so sorry for what you and the whole island are going through. We‘re all donating and doing what we can to help! 6y
CouronneDhiver Ugh. This guy is a disaster 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto This infuriates me. That man is the most awful human. I am so sorry that the man who is supposed to represent our country said these things. Sending all the 💚. 6y
monogamist_reader I have no words... 6y
MissSarahLou He is disgusting. I am so sorry. He is the worst. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and all of Puerto Rico in this terrible time. ❤️ 6y
LauraBeth “Don‘t let anyone make you feel alone. We are with you and Puerto Rico.” — Hillary Clinton an hour ago ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Roselyn_Reads I'm so angry and disgusted. He is horrible just horrible. Like Lin Manuel Miranda said there is a special place in hell for him. 6y
TheLibrarian *hugs* ❤️ And please ignore the giant cheeto head a-hole in office. 6y
My_novel_obsession I am so sorry that in addition to everything you are going through right now just to get your basic needs met that you also have to be subjected to venom and spite from that awful and vile man. 6y
Lmstraubie I am so sorry that on top of everything else you have to endure these hateful remarks. Just when I think he can't possibly get any worse, he does. 6y
Theresa I would click the "like" button but I don't want to even allow the chance that someone may misinterpret that to mean that I like jerky-boy's tweets. Still praying for everyone in PR!! 6y
Crystallinegirl I'm so sorry. The hate-squash we're calling a president has sunk to new lows today. 6y
EllieDottie 💔 6y
ReadingEnvy We will not forget. 6y
Smartypants @BookishMarginalia I've thinking of you daily and pray that relief in the form of peace for your spirit and hope lives in your heart in spite of all that surrounds you. (((Hugs))) ❤ 6y
queerbookreader Listen listen, we love you. Okay. All over the country, we are calling reps and doing collection drives. A nonprofit that works with the hospital near me typically donates medical equipment but they are also collecting other supplies for when they go down to PR soon. People are seeing the reality of the racist & colonialist history between the US and PR. This is happening all over the country. Your Littens love u & you let us know what you need❤️ 6y
Librariana You, your loving wife, the beautiful people of Puerto Rico... you are not alone. We are with you. You are in our prayers. You are in our hearts. You are in our thoughts as we call representatives and make donations. We will not forget his words, but he does NOT speak for us. We do not share his pathetic viewpoint. We know what he's trying to do... and it will not work. He will not divide us. You are cared about 💜🇵🇷 6y
SpeculativeFemale He makes me want to explode with rage. What is happening right now is completely unacceptable. 6y
Jaimelire The world stands behind and sends its support to Puerto Rico. The world does its best to ignore that petty little man because the nasty, ignorant crap that comes out of his mouth is, for the most part, disgusting at best. 6y
SuperPunkNinja His tweets this morning prompted me to send more money for aid. Now to contact my representatives. I'm thinking of you both and sending my love! 6y
LibrarianRyan Such an A$$ 6y
Suet624 I'm so so sorry. 6y
Lynnsoprano Know that most of us on the mainland do not believe his garbage. Let us know what you need. We will find a way to help. 6y
MrBook 😟😔 6y
MaureenMc 😟 6y
Posemn I am so sorry. He does NOT speak for many (perhaps most) of us. Pretty darn proud of your mayor these days! 6y
SconsinBookyBadger This vile orange nightmare does not speak for the majority of the people. San Juan mayor is doing a fabulous job under the worst circumstances no one deserves to endure. ❤️🇵🇷 (edited) 6y
Bklover He does not speak for me. I am appalled and simply have no words. Love to you both. 6y
mrp27 I am thinking of you and all the people of Puerto Rico, you are not alone. 6y
Bookzombie Just when you think you can't be any more ashamed of the person your president is, he does this. Please know that we love and support you. It breaks my heart hearing thinking about how you cried after getting water. It also makes me angry that you and everyone in PR are even going through this. Sending you ❤️. 6y
melbeautyandbooks I don't even know what to say. Sending positive thoughts your way. ❤️ 6y
eri.reads Gosh, what a grade A ass! Just when I thought my disgust for him couldn't possibly get any lower...My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in PR and I'm calling my representatives as well! 6y
TrishB So sorry 💔 6y
JPeterson I was completely heartbroken when I saw this (though, sadly, not surprised). Sending love to Puerto Rico. ❤ 6y
kspenmoll No surprise as he is the worst worst human being. So many people are outraged & behind you. ❤️❤️ 6y
JenP He is the worst! I am so sorry that in addition to the devastation and rebuilding efforts, you all have to hear this despicable man. He does NOT represent me. I too am calling and donating and thinking of you and all my friends in PR 6y
tpixie Wow! 10,000 Federal Workers there? Amazing that isn‘t enough- Incredible how much is needed to get the process going effectively. Too bad the Mayor and the Pres aren‘t coordinating things better. 6y
AceOnRoam Please remember that most of the world think that he is an idiot. I hope things get better for you guys soon 💚 6y
Bookworm83 It is absolutely unconscionable. I am so sorry and please know you are loved and we are all pulling for you. ❤️❤️ 6y
BookishMarginalia @tpixie Puerto Rico is an island of 3.4 million American citizens, with 78 municipalities each with its own mayor. Most of these municipalities are in the mountains; many with just one access route. After Maria, all communications and all power was down. 13 days later, 30% of communications and 5% of power has been restored. 40% of water service is also back. Google and see how many troops were sent to Japan, Haiti after disasters there. 6y
tpixie @BookishMarginalia it is so hard to fathom!! My prayers and donations are with you and Puerto Rico. 💙❤️💙 6y
ScientistSam So so sorry. And obviously not representative of much of the country - we are thinking of you and want to help. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help your community or neighboring ones (and if you've already posted, I apologise. I'm catching up on Litsy and one of the first things I'm doing is looking at PR and Vegas Littens) 6y
JanuarieTimewalker13 @BookishMarginalia I'm a little late with this, but I was just reading the opinion page of NYT/Tues 10/3 and a letter to the editor addresses this very tweet. Very good letter by a teacher living in PR. Her name is Claudia Reyes. Just in case you're interested. "We are not ingrates and we are not idle; we are cognizant of the sacrifices both federal and local workers face, laboring alongside one another. We are American citizens clamoring for 6y
JanuarieTimewalker13 assistance and unity, not politics and divisiveness. We are a humble, strong-willed community that has proclaimed that together we will rise." I thought that was great, and thought you'd like that. Hope things are getting better everyday there! Blessings❤️ 6y
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Success at Costco! We cried when we got our ration of 2 packs of bottled water. We also found litter for the 11 litter boxes. This took 4 hours.

We felt emboldened and dared to try PetSmart. After a short wait in line to get in, we were lucky that we found more cat food and litter, and that after a few tries, the ATM system was working, so we could pay.

All in all, a successful day in hurricane-ravaged 🇵🇷-- thanks for the support, Littens! 💜

MarriedtoMrT Yay! 6y
Balibee146 Good news but sobering to read what you are having to go through 6y
LauraBrook SO HAPPY you're finally getting some basics!!! ❤️ 6y
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jpmcwisemorgan Thank goodness!!! 6y
JSW 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Redwritinghood Yay! So glad you were able to get some much needed supplies. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 6y
dariazeoli Keeping you guys in my thoughts- I‘m glad you got some supplies! 6y
litmuggle So glad you got supplies I hope it gets easier. 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes Oh god I'm so glad. I'm so sorry PR isn't getting enough help, this is ridiculous. 😥 6y
Reecaspieces Awesome!! 6y
silentrequiem So glad you were able to get supplies. Hoping things get easier and better soon. 6y
rachelm So glad you were able to get some supplies. 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess So glad that you got some supplies! Prayers and hugs, wishing that I could more for you. 6y
ReadingSusan So glad you were able to get supplies! 6y
OrangeMooseReads So happy you were able to get supplies you needed 6y
8little_paws Wow, congrats. Thinking about you guys a lot. 6y
Little_Reader I think about you everyday! Praying that things become easier soon! 💕 6y
DiruVamp So glad to hear you were able to get some provisions! 💜 6y
TheBookStacker Yay. I'm hoping things get easier for you and yours! Always thinking of you! 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 Glad you found things you needed. Sending thoughts and prayers. 💜 6y
Leelee.reads Been thinking so often of you!!! Thanks for the updated. You have a lot of long-distance internet friends who have been hoping you are all ok. Let us know if there is anything we can do to support. 6y
Librarianaut Thank goodness! 6y
Bloomingjen yay! 6y
Jabberwocky Okay so not the point and I am super glad you got everything you needed, but 11 litterboxes?! 6y
minkyb Well that is progress. So happy your outing was successful. 6y
Clare-Dragonfly @Jaberwocky Seems reasonable to me for 8 cats! 6y
Jabberwocky @Clare-Dragonfly wow totally missed that they have 8 cats 😆😅 6y
DivineDiana Here's to more good days! 🙏🏻 6y
Laalaleighh If I could mail y‘all all the things you could possibly need I would. Im happy that you had a successful day! 6y
Samwise_Gamgee ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
batsy So glad you got the supplies you needed. It's terrible that the situation is such 🙁 I really hope things get better. Thinking of you guys ❤️❤️ 6y
TsundokuAleax I am so glad to see that you are safe and doing okay. Glad that you were successful on your trip out. 6y
SoniaC Glad you guys got some supplies today. Hoping things get easier soon. 6y
SconsinBookyBadger ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
TrishB Thinking of you all 💝 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I loved every one of these, just because I'm so happy you found some of the things you needed! Just so you know we are fighting for you here, San Juan's mayor is openingly fighting for the island, and petitions to get the right ships sent have finally shown progress. I've never been so angry about a gov't lack of response before, but from here it looks like things may finally be at least starting to turn in the right direction. I just hope it.. 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa ...arrives swiftly, because I know every moment is a moment too late. 6y
MrBook *biiiiiiig hug* I wish I had a fleet of choppers and planes to send down to you guys and air drop in all kinds of supplies no matter what the costs or legalities. If we could do it in Berlin a half-century ago, we can damn well do it today. (edited) 6y
valeriegeary Can't even begin to imagine what you all are going through. Glad you were able to get some supplies. Hugs to you and your family! ❤❤❤ 6y
tpixie Glad things are turning around. It‘s such a learning curve with these disasters!USA mainland has learned so much, but still have so much to learn! I hope your local PR government has been helpful. I hope PR gets what it needs soon! 6y
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Success at Costco! We cried when we got our ration of 2 packs of bottled water. We also found litter for the 11 litter boxes. This took 4 hours.

We felt emboldened and dared to try PetSmart. After a short wait in line to get in, we were lucky that we found more cat food and litter, and that after a few tries, the ATM system was working, so we could pay.

All in all, a successful day in hurricane-ravaged 🇵🇷-- thanks for the support, Littens! 💜

MicheleinPhilly 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️ praying for you guys! 6y
AThousandLives87 Thank goodness you have supplies!!! I've been worried about you guys. And @Gissy too! 6y
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MrBook Yes!!! ❤️ 6y
Gissy @AThousandLives87 I'm ok. A window decided to go with María ☺️ A couple of things damages like clothing, leak in the roof and other things but nothing major. I had been working since day one, my work require me to be there in emergency situations. I slept at my apt just 3 days ago. My neighborhood is amazing helping each other all the time. Family is ok. My books too. Ready to continue helping my country in the recovery process. 6y
tpixie @Gissy so glad about your community support!! 6y
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Success at Costco! We cried when we got our ration of 2 packs of bottled water. We also found litter for the 11 litter boxes. This took 4 hours.

We felt emboldened and dared to try PetSmart. After a short wait in line to get in, we were lucky that we found more cat food and litter, and that after a few tries, the ATM system was working, so we could pay.

All in all, a successful day in hurricane-ravaged 🇵🇷-- thanks for the support, Littens! 💜

Bette Thank God. We've donated to Red Cross, but from the news it never seems like things get to the people. Take care. Hang in there. We are trying and wish you well. ❤️ 6y
Megabooks I just wrote both my senators and my congressman to help Puerto Rico recover. I‘m glad you are alive and able to get some things you need. My thoughts are with all my Puerto Rican Litsy friends! 💜💜💜 6y
tpixie Glad you found water 💦 6y
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Here is a link to get to US senators, for those Littens that live in the USA.
I just used it to email the senators from Hey my state.
Maybe a little more pressure from us will help speed up relief to the people of Puerto Rico.
https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=stat...

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Starting Day 9 #AfterMaria in the Costco parking lot, waiting in line for 3 hours in the hopes that we'll be able to buy bottled water. It's our second try.

Emergency situation continues. No power, limited water. Shortages of diesel, gas, food, bottled water, medicine. Long multi-hour lines for everything. Curfew.

The sick are dying, even in hospitals. It's bad.

Please keep the pressure up on your Senators, Reps, and White House. #SavePR

julesG This situation is so sad! You're in my thoughts. 6y
Karkar Stay safe. You guys are in our thoughts! 6y
quietlycuriouskate Thinking of you. (Don't know what else I can do here.) 6y
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Librarianaut My God. I‘m thinking of you, and hoping for the best. 6y
ValerieAndBooks Scary. Has the postal service started up again yet? 6y
DGRachel {{hugs}} 6y
alisiakae Is it okay if I share this elsewhere? A friend and I (her family is from PR) are organizing a donation drive in affiliation with Puerto Rico Rises and United for Puerto Rico. I really hope conditions improve soon, and that the lifting of the Jones Act that happened yesterday helps. 6y
julesG @ValerieAndBooks We could send care packages! 6y
FictionFox I'm so sorry this is happening.. stay safe ❤️ 6y
BookishMarginalia @4thhouseontheleft Of course! 💜 -- @ValerieAndBooks a few post offices are open for limited service; no residential delivery as of yet. Thanks! 💜 6y
ValerieAndBooks @julesG that‘s what I‘m thinking...with bottled water included! Even if it‘s just a 16oz bottle included in each package. @BookishMarginalia let us know what we can do in addition to contacting politicians. 6y
BarbaraBB I feel for you. I hope real help will come soon! 6y
Grrlbrarian I'm so sorry! Good thoughts and prayers! 6y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders I wish we had a way of sharing Litsy posts to a greater audience. Something to take this message and maybe help to get the word out - or more words helping to get out. I do hope massive levels of relief come your way. And soon. 6y
LazyLimaLife I'm so sorry! Sending positive thoughts for relief soon. 6y
Librarianaut Here is a link to get to any US Senator, in case you want to send an email. I just used it to email the NC senators. https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=stat... 6y
Abailliekaras Jeepers! How terrible. So sorry to hear this. I'm shocked. Hope some good leadership & help emerges soon. 6y
Tamra It's a disgrace and I'm disgusted by what seems a slothful response of Am govt. I hope the international relief permitted now arrives very very soon! 6y
Mdargusch Was your trip successful? I'm praying for you and all the other hurricane victims. What a nightmare. 🙏🏼 6y
jpmcwisemorgan I‘m sorry. We‘re keeping pressure on. People are collecting in Austin but I know that does little when we can‘t get it there. One of my colleagues is from PR, with family still there, and she says postal service is resuming next week but I just don‘t see how it‘s going to get through to people. If it does let us know so we can send supplies. 6y
Lizpixie Let us know if we can do anything for you. Being in Australia there's a limited amount I can manage unfortunately, but all of you are in my thoughts. Be safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
AmyG I think of you all the time...just hope you are ok....and help comes soon. 6y
MicheleinPhilly www.youcaring.com/rickymartin If people are looking for a place to donate $ that will go directly towards the purchase of needed items! 6y
Blaire Hope you are able to get some water!!! Is there an organization you recommend donating to? Will call my reps. 6y
EloisaJames I'm so sorry! I hope things improve!!! 6y
cathysaid @Librarianaut Thanks! Emailing now. 6y
Dorianna I‘m so sorry this is still happening. I hope you and your family get the supplies you need and stay safe. ❤️ 6y
TrishB So sorry 💔 awful. 6y
ReadingSusan I am trying to keep the pressure on my senators but they are pretty terrible so not sure it will help. So sorry you are having to go through this. Let us know if there is anything else we can do. 6y
cobwebmoth 😔💔 6y
MarriedtoMrT Contacted my Congressmen. I hope supplies get there soon! 6y
Mindelan Made calls. Thinking of you every day. 6y
Sraexx So sorry! Giving to Relief effort from Miami! 6y
Jabberwocky Wishing I could do more from Canada. I've sent as much as I can afford, I hope changes happens soon. 🇨🇦 6y
BarbaraJean You and @WanderingBookaneer have been in my thoughts & prayers... but donations, thoughts, and prayers really don't feel like enough. I'm proud to live in a state with reps who are fighting for relief efforts... but that doesn't feel like enough, either. Hoping things improve soon, and know there are lots of us in the Littenverse and beyond who care about you! 6y
JacqMac I'm glad you are able to keep us updated, so we know you guys are ok. I'm so heartbroken for you all. 6y
EllieDottie Thank you for the updates! Continuing to put pressure on the congress members and continuing prayers 6y
Bookworm83 Thanks for keeping us updated! You and @WanderingBookaneer are in my prayers. This is heartbreaking and I will continue to contact my representatives. I feel so helpless. Hugs to you! 6y
tpixie Thanks for the updates!! Have been sending emails to our reps. 6y
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