Mon, 09:54: "Taxpayers won't pay for it." I don't want to victim blame, but still: Texans got what they were willing to pay for. How many more catastrophes will it take before communities like this, in areas *well known* to be at high risk, are willing to change? This is what happens when you're evangelistically "anti-tax" and "small government." Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System
Mon, 11:20: In more uplifting news, this is awesome! I do love Seattle's parks, two of the best of which I live within walking distance to (Cal Anderson Park: 10-min walk; Volunteer Park: 20-min walk), in both of which I have had many BYOB Happy Hours with Laney (don't tell anyone!). Seattle parks top-ranked [#8] for 5th straight year