I hope you're spared the rain of ash we're getting here in Pasadena due to the seemingly out-of control Station fire.

...this really is a beautiful species and a wonderful new addition to the guide. Nice work, Hartmut!

I've actually been thinking about you for the last several days and wondering how you were holding up under all the smoke and debris? It makes me feel really sad and queasy when I consider how many beautiful natural areas have already burned and how much wildlife must be dead or fleeing.

this time it is bothering our area, and much more. Unfortunately, there's little one can do - aside from the ongoing efforts of firefighters, etc. - in an event such as this one regardless of how it originated.