There is just something about volcanoes that inspire all but the hardiest spirits to run home to momma. Hell, even dormant volcanoes frighten me. Lately it seems that volcano activity is increasing. Reports from Washington and Hawaii indicate substantial eruptions are possible. Clearly, as a citizen of New Jersey these developments are troubling.

While New Jersey can survive almost anything Mt. St. Helen offers up, that doesn’t mean I’m a tourist to the struggle. For starters, I have a small jar in my dresser with some ash from the last fiesta out that way. Second, thanks to the web cam setup, I see what those on the scene see. At least until the lava melts the cameras. And lastly, prospective volcano victims and I agree that being in the way of hot and steamy magma sucks.

So to all prospective volcano victims here’s a suggestion: move to New Jersey. We don’t have volcanoes but after a few weeks of living here, you will wish we did. That’s a promise.