Phoenix Rising

Today, I am posting a different kind of post.

As you all know, I am from Pasadena, California. Pasadena is a major suburb of Los Angeles, about 13 miles northeast of the city, and is a major city in its own right. Pasadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Sierra Madre, and many other places in Los Angeles County have all been burnt to a crisp. The once beautiful areas now look like war zones. I know many people who have been affected by these horrendous fires. I have friends who were helping fight the fires to protect their homes and the homes of their neighbors. I have friends who have been evacuated. And I have friends who have lost everything. All they know right now is sheer and utter chaos and uncertainty. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, and many people have no idea if they still have a home or not. Many of the places that meant so much to us over the years are now gone forever, swept up by the flames. Everyone I know is devastated, whether we live in California or not. I also know that Angelinos are tough and resilient. They will rebuild. They will move on. They will prevail. And they will rise up from the flames like the Phoenix. God speed and God bless.

A phoenix rising in vibrant flames, emerging from smoldering ashes, is a symbol of rebirth and strength.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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    1. Thank you so much. My friends and their families are all safe, but not their homes. One friends summed it up best when he said he cried, he was devastated, particularly with the loss of his beloved dog, but he is already planning on rebuilding. All he can do is to move forward and carry on.

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  5. I find myself tearing up when I see the scenes of devastation in California. My heart is with the people, plants and animals of this jewel of a state, in your country. May they get all of the help they need.❤️

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  9. it’s a shame that the leadership has caused all this chaos, it’s going to be a long hard road back to normal. I hope your friends dog was saved and with a rescue or the Humane Society! 🙏

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