After Sandy

Millions of people have no power, and our TV screens convey surreal images of flooded coastal towns. God only knows how they'll bring down that dangling crane in NYC. All our thoughts go toward those hit hard by this storm. Fortunately, there have been few casualties, thanks to advanced preparation.

Our household got through without a problem -- somewhat to my surprise. The only difficult part was trying to walk the dog...

Pastors and priests have told their flocks that Hurricane Sandy is God's punishment for gay marriage. The millions who believe that sort of thing will scoff if you suggest that man-made climate change might have helped create the Frankenstorm. That idea is just goofy.