weathering

The wind began in the night, with an undercurrent of waves, a little voice calling mama and unidentifiable rattles. I looked outside (above) and saw choppy seas but nothing major. Then came the calls and e mails: Word of airport closings, subway closings, ferry service disruption, evacuation, danger. The news is whipping everyone up into a froth, and it's hard to be the eye of calm in the hurricane of warnings.
   Hannah and Chris are talking about taking the last boat off at 12:45. I am planning to go down with the ship, though I can always evacuate up the hill to Barrett's if need be. High tides tomorrow are at about 7:30, so we shall see. Just had the first spatter of rain.