2005 Begins...

Spent the day in Washington D.C.

The world finds itself in a peculiar place. Tsunamis have altered the tone of things. Approaching 120,000 killed. Gone. Many taken out to sea. A massive event -- perhaps the worst disaster in human history.

Does this get anyone's attention?

Well, there was plenty of media coverage. Much was made of the slow U.S. response and the meager millions pledged for relief.

But has anyone taken the time to speak the unspeakable?

Look around, folks. The world is in a dire situation. It may be on the brink of total disaster.

When's the last time entire islands were moved 98 feet in a matter of 30 minutes?

This was a major earth event. A major cry from our sustaining forces that things are in crisis.

And, just as importantly, Nature has reminded us that, ultimately, we are part of nature -- not apart from it. We participate. And we initiate. And, at times, we take the blunt of Nature's rath. All part of the broad message, no doubt.

Humans do not have ultimate authority or control. Try as we might to rule, we are mere pawns in a far bigger system.

And, perhaps, a minor blip on history's master radar screen.