Being in the line of fire (literally) with the gas explosions causes not only agida but it also brings out the best in everyone. I receive many offers for emergency housing (at 8:00p.m. on a weeknight!!!) and I have to choose. My pal Sal has already changed sheets on a bed for me, and she works with me and lives close to work, so I choose her offer.
When I arrive, she tries to feed me. I am not really hungry despite not eating since noontime, but she knows one thing I probably need: a glass of wine. And another. And maybe even another.
I sleep reasonably well for me, and I don't think I wake her family by getting up twice in the night. The wine is helpful and leaves no residual effects, which is good, since I have to go to work early in the morning.