Yeah—I hate it. It’s the right call, but I still hate it. I hope we all get power back sooner.

keep thinking about my student last year from asheville who read that investors were buying up property there in expectation of it becoming a climate migration destination and she wrote her final paper about how that doesn't seem quite right given its flood risk history and maps like this one

Unpriced climate risk and the potential consequences of overvaluation in US housing markets - Nature Climate Change

Natural hazards exacerbated by climate change pose serious risks to property markets in the United States. Ignoring these risks could create instability in housing values. This research shows the magn...

What a great idea! Just taught the Autobiography (or part of it) last week!

Good morning friends. Still here. Still no electricity. Part of my neighborhood got power back last night, but not the part where my house is. Campus is still dark, & classes are cancelled all week. Power there is maybe going to be back on Wednesday.

IMHO, the greatest lyricist — and probably the greatest songwriter in popular music. RIP. youtu.be/TXSl-cuv_iE?...

Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

YouTube video by Kris Kristofferson - Topic

Glad to hear from you even if it’s this. It’s bad here, and I’m hearing that we might not get power back until Friday. But it’s so much worse where you are. 💙

Blue Ridge Public Radio has a vetted list of orgs to donate to: www.bpr.org/bpr-news/202...

List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.

Thank you! 🫶

Still here. Still without power. Still no idea when it will be restored to Upstate SC. #Helene

Thank you! 🫶