We’re dealing with Beryl off the East Coast now.

Which one will be the next Katrina?

2006 Hurricane Names

Alberto
Beryl
Chris
Debby
Ernesto
Florence
Gordon
Helene
Isaac
Joyce
Kirk
Leslie
Michael
Nadine
Oscar
Patty
Rafael
Sandy
Tony
Valerie
William

I can’t help but noticing that "Debby" is on the list.  Since I am going to be in a production of "Debbie Does Dallas" in late August (see sidebar at right), I’m wondering if the two events will coincide.  Not that I actually want a hurricane named Debbie to strike Texas at that time (or any time), but it would be — well — kinda good publicity if timed right.

But my money is on Florence.  "Florence" just sounds like a bad-ass hurricane.  "Helene", too.