Backup vs. Archiving vs. Legacy

Backup vs. Archiving vs. Legacy

Summer is almost over, and as we head back to work and school, we are all entering other types of seasons. It depends upon your region, but out here in Los Angeles we are entering peak wildfire season. In the Gulf states, hurricane season is underway, and soon heavy rains and storms will bring flooding to many parts of the country. Honestly, it seems like these weather-related disaster seasons are becoming year-round. The important thing is that our homes, belongings, photos, family history, and memories are at risk.

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The Palisades Fire

The Palisades Fire

The Tuesday the Palisades wildfire started was a typical, beautiful, blue-sky day here in Los Angeles. In the morning, I took a walk to the gym with my son who was home from school for winter vacation. The winds were already blowing quite strongly, and we had to dodge a few palm fronds and other debris falling from trees as we made our way along the sidewalk. There was a general sense of uneasiness as we walked, but nothing could have portended what was to come.

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