Rita

These last few days in Houston have been tense at times. Four days ago Houston was in the path of Hurricane Rita. A category 5 hurricane for a brief time, the storm eventually lost strenth and changed course. More than 1 million people from Houston evacuated. While we were sparred the consequences of a direct hit, Houston now seems somewhat of a ghost town. No businesses open, no gas for miles, no hustle and bustle of big city life. People will begin returning to their homes from surrounding cities as soon as gas becomes available.

It's been a while since a hurricane has come through Houston. Although Rita wasn't a direct hit, there were still 25-40 mph winds outside my door as the storm made landfall. I took an early evening walk to witness natures inspiring majesty.