update on Ionie McBeam

I just want to let everyone know that I spoke with Ionie today. Her home fared
ok, with little damage, but they are still without electricity.
To anyone who was offended or put off by my asking for help for them, I
apologize. Ionie did not ask me to post and did not know that I had. To the
people that emailed me privately. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

Pam

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly
used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!