30 years ago today was the so-called “Northridge Earthquake” at 4:31 AM

Most of us who were adults then remember where we were, what happened etc.

This is what happened to one of the freeways. A police officer, having no idea how bad things were that early in the morning, got on his motorcycle to go in, he never realized the road was gone. Very sad.

I have lived through two major quakes. The other smaller by a smidge and in the 70s.

Anyway, obviously this is a scary occurrence, though much more rare than the media and Hollywood have you believe.

I grew up here. There is much to love. It’s not for everyone, of course. Quakes happen worldwide, though to differing degrees. But we have fires and heat and we are absurdly expensive. No doubt about it. It’s hard to afford a house here. But I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Okay, not entirely true. There are two other places I would consider, Hawaii and Vermont. I’ve been to Hawaii and love it. I’ve been intrigued by Vermont since the 1980s when Bob Newhart set a show there. LOL. I might actually hate it.

But I’ve lived here my entire life and I expect to die here. Most people love where they are born and live all their lives. I think that’s all part of the Human experience.

In another 30 years, I won’t likely be around to see it. Such is the circle of life or something like it.