Dear People of Los Angeles

Dear People of Los Angeles,

Whether you are wealthy and famous… or not.  Or very much not. Or very much so…

I am sorry for all you have lost in the fire… whether it was everything you owned or a few precious items.

Or your favorite cafes.  

Or your favorite bookstores.

Or your faith in humanity.

Or your sense of security and safety.

I am sorry you’ve had to see people who feel your pain and loss doesn’t matter; and that your pain and loss is cause for celebration.  

I am also sorry to all the people who have had past trauma and tragedies and felt they didn’t receive enough attention and compassion.  Belated virtual hugs to all of you.  Virtual hugs to everyone experiencing loss in California. And hugs to all those worried about what may come to their towns in the future.