Re: To Cafe Members on the US West Coast
My heart goes out to those near the fires. I know what it's like to insist on staying, because I once stupidly decided to ride out a hurricane, so long that I finally had to swim out. So yes, please stay way ahead of things and evacuate, if possible, well before they announce it's required!
Another serious concern is the smoke. I am over a hundred miles from the nearest fire, but here in the northwest corner of Oregon, it looks like a foggy day in London. The air quality is poor, and the visibility is so low, the ships on the Columbia River are using their fog horns. Indoor air filters are not optional, but most people don't have them -- so expect the health crisis to go far beyond those close to the fires. The entire west coast (not just the Pacific Northwest) is smokey, with "hazardous" conditions (according to the Air Quality Index) reported in many locations from San Diego to Seattle. ("Hazardous" is the worst category, above "very unhealthy.") It seems the weather conditions are keeping the smoke in, and it's a couple more days before we're expecting it to lift.
One tip: air conditioners (including those in your car), set to recirculate, are pretty effective at clearing the air. Stay safe, everyone. We'll get through this. Actually, I'm looking forward to the day this whole thing is over, and we can get out and play music again!
Exploring Classical Mandolin (Berklee Press, 2015)
Progressive Melodies for Mandocello (KDP, 2019) (2nd ed. 2022)
New Solos for Classical Mandolin (Hal Leonard Press, 2020)
2021 guest artist, mandocello: Classical Mandolin Society of America
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