Wolcott Flip Flops on Hurricanes

(Yes, that title is tongue in cheek.) After raising the ire of Dave Barry and his legion of fans while Dave braced and girded for multiple hurricanes, it seems that James Wolcott has seen the light. This isn't exactly a retraction, but it might make Dave feel better.

"Meanwhile, a tropical storm has formed named Jeanne which threatens the Caribbean islands. Though my mother's name is Jeanne, I have no sentimental attachment to this latest tempest; indeed, when I think of the path of destruction my mother was capable of in her prime, dumping heavy rain along a wide perimeter and damaging the roof of the VFW hall, I fear what could happen should Jeanne reach hurricane status.

Besides, we've already had enough hurricanes this season. They're becoming de trop."