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Small, brief earthquake here in the Lost Angeles area at about 6:25 a.m. Didn't last long, but it frightened our cats and got our attention. They're now saying it measured 4.4, rather than the 4.7 reported initially, so it was not stout enough to do any damage, at least where we are. But it leaves us wondering if there's a bigger one to follow, or if that's it for now.

Certainly the last thing we need is "The Big One," which we all accept will come eventually to SoCal. If it should come, however, early in the morning, when everyone is still at home and in their beds, rather than on the freeways and/or in their offices, probably is the best time for it. We can only hope.