John, do you have one of those special radios that makes a warning sound and broadcasts the National Weather Service watches and warnings? I have one, and it gives me a certain peace of mind.

I never have a TV or radio on, so it is the only way I get warnings. Well, they do blow sirens when a tornado is actually sighted. But what if I were sleeping and didn't hear them?

In my opinion, the very existence of tornados is contrary to all science and logic. A huge column of vacuum with winds whirling around it which advances across country? Give me a break!

I read a book once about the tornado which struck Moore OK (a suburb of OK City) in 1995. It was simply incredible.

Another thing I wont forget: after the tornado struck, there was devastation everywhere. Ruined homes, streets impassable, no electricity, no water, people lost and terrified. The minister of a big Baptist church arranged for a giant searchlight and he had it pointed at the cross on the church. That told everyone, "Come here for help." And everyone did. I found that very moving.