Appreciating an Earthquake

Thirty-five years later, I remember a day that changed my life.

Atlanta, GA
October 17, 2024

Thirty-five years ago today I decided I’d move to San Francisco.

Like millions of Americans, I was watching the World Series. Before the third game began, the earth shook…and the game was over.

I was a senior at Georgia Tech, finishing my degree in civil engineering. While taking classes, I worked at the local office of Greiner …