American Society

A strong hailstorm that looks like oxygen bubbles floating in reverse, downward from the surface of the ocean. Called a "catastrophe," people huddle - with refreshments - under "relief tents" as dents and windshields are repaired on their damaged, ever-depreciating, assets. No deaths occurred during the storm, just the rending of clothes and wails toward the sky because the vehicle was a recent purchase and the loan still accrued interest. Yes, it was a catastrophic time, as declared by those who had to financially cover it.