So today, as one who has always been fascinated and in awe of the power of all things meteorological, especially tornadoes and hurricanes…
I want to send the folks in Joplin, Missouri my most sincere condolences and wishes for the mettle to carry on and rebuild in spite of the profound loss that nature perpetrated upon your city and your families.
As the video came in and I viewed it, I was seeing it through the eyes of me as a nine year old looking at the devastation leveled upon a town 25 miles south of Bagwine named, Xenia, Ohio.
The 1974 tornado that left its destructive footprint upon that town, had all the same markings that yesterday, left Joplin in ruins.
It’s been 37 years since that day, and for most of us in this area, it is to this day, always in the backs of our minds during this time of year.
And while tornadoes have left other families, other lives, and many other communities in pain and destruction, the Joplin tornado that occurred yesterday, felt familiar, and I feel an exaggerated empathy for the Joplinites for that very reason.
Here’s to you all in Joplin and I hope that while the pain of this event will stay with you forever, you will find the will and spirit to overcome this act of nature’s random acts of retribution.
Stay hopeful…God Speed…and God Bless you.
With that being said…
Jayman and I will be broadcasting another stellar episode of I’m With Stupid today at 11 AM EDT on Blog Talk Radio.
As our Monday shows are more off the cuff and news related than our Saturday shows, I’m sure we talk about the tragedy in Joplin and provide helpful hotlines for those interested in them.
But…
Jay and I will also try to put a smile or two on your faces as well, as always.
We hope you tune in and/or call-in at 661.244.9852
You can access our I’m With Stupid radio page by clicking HERE.
Cheers!!
