It's Over: The Big One(s) Finally Hit

They kept telling us in the next 35 years there was a 99.7-percent chance of a 6.7 earthquake in the next 30 years. 

And they were right. We got nailed by The Big One

When you add it up, Thursday's 4.0 and 3.8 shakers add up to 7.8, which is certainly The Big One in my book. 

It's over. No more worrying.

I don't say trash your emergency preparedness kits, but if you're missing the tweezers (recommended by The Red Cross), I wouldn't sweat it. Or if you're not sure you stashed needles and thread for hobby time — don't worry. 

Have you packed your syrup of ipecac (to induce vomiting).  Me neither.  Oh well.

Cotton balls?  You'll survive.

Now, we can relax.  The worst is behind us. 

We'll always remember the Quake of '11.  And we'll make sure our grandchildren remember too. We'll remind them quarterly how lucky they are not to have to worry about an earthquake in their life time.

So let's get back to business and worry about the Delta overflowing, another fire similar to the Oakland disaster, terrorism, or The Guitar Center closing.  Already has?  Never mind.

Another reason to worry less:  Those quakes help the earth let off a little tension.  Mother Earth has been quite stressed out lately so this should help improve her mood so she'll leave us alone.

The worst is over. Let's live.