<p>That’s what my IG of 150+ kid just asked. Husband called her about another matter and asked if she had prepared for the storm… “hunh, there’s a hurricane headed our way?”.<br>
She’s been so caught up in studying and classes and landlord issues she hasn’t been following the news… running out now to empty her car trunk because it leaks like crazy in mild rain! I hope they have some food and flashlights, for when Irene makes it to eastern PA.</p>
<p>I have one of those, too! Luckily he’s a senior in high school so I can still hover…
One of my favorite sayings about him (and his genius dad) is “Brilliant and still dumber than dirt.” Of course I say it in a teasing manner, they laugh along and aren’t offended.</p>
<p>I was the same way when hurricane Gloria hit. I woke up in the morning because I had left a window open and something on the windowsill crashed onto the floor. Spent hours wondering if I should go to class or not, couldn’t get through on the phone, weather seemed scary, should I go? Should I not? Got bored and scared by sitting in my apartment and listening to the wind rattle the windows and decided to go for a walk around the block. Idiot! About half way around I realized how dangerous it was, the sky was positively growling, and ran the rest of the way. I survived.</p>
<p>The problem was I had no TV, didn’t listen to the radio, and had a major project due the day before Gloria hit. Wandering around with friends that night I wondered why so many windows had masking tape on them. They laughed and told me - at least not all of us were clueless!</p>