This isn't normally a current events blog, but the fires in the past week have been very difficult to watch and very difficult to process.
I didn't know for sure, but I thought that the home that Ruth lived in for many years and those of many of her friends and neighbors were lost. The current owner was nice enough to send a note to confirm that it was gone. It's a shock for me and I can't even begin to imagine for the people themselves.
This page seems to be one of the best resources in ways to help the victims and first responders:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/How-To-Help-North-Bay-Fire-Relief-Efforts-450142573.html.
It has been truly incredible to see fire fighters come from all of the state and the country to help out.
UPDATE: Here's a newer link that might have better ways to help:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7556081-181/easy-ways-to-help-victims?artslide=0
There have also been a few people to reach out and say that their Ruth Dicker paintings have been destroyed. They are interested in replacing them, if possible, so if there are more paintings out there in the community available, please reach out.
