Thank the gods for organizations like the ASPCA and the Humane Society. They are getting into the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina and trying to save the pets of people who were left behind. PetFinder.com is helping by setting up a very well organized information page outlining what is being done in parts of the… Continue reading
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Austin Does it Right
Talk about pulling together. http://austinhelpingneworleans.org/
No Relief from FEMA
Just because there is no reason not to post this. Over in 365Gay News, we are told that FEMA is prevented by law to provide “any relief in the form of family benefits to same-sex couples” (thanks to DOMA), and that the laws also will directly impact gay and lesbian families where one partner has… Continue reading
Betty Bowers Chats About Katrina
A little late, but worthy of a blog notation (thanks to The Word of Todd for the link). Mrs. Betty Bowers has given a wonderful update on Katrina in her latest newsletter. I really liked, Let me take a moment to join President Bush in praising his administration's inerrant efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.… Continue reading
Remembering the Love of NOLA
I was thinking about New Orleans today. I guess it's been on my mind for the last few days. I watch the news (mainly CNN) and see something, and then I'm batting my eyelids fighting tears. I guess New Orleans (or nawlins) has a special place in my heart, like Key West. It's where I… Continue reading
Search for Birthday Cupcakes
I love reading The Search for Love in Manhattan. Read this entry. I nearly wet myself over the sincerity of the post, and the closing line.
Religious Free New Orleans? Could It Be?
I found this link over at Good As You, which reports some religious leaders claiming that it was God who “washed” the sin from New Orleans. One pastor is quoted as saying: New Orleans now is abortion free. New Orleans now is Mardi Gras free. New Orleans now is free of Southern Decadence and the… Continue reading
I have the anger
My friend Ian made a post with a link to a clip of Anderson Cooper (*swoon*) tearing into Senator Mary Landrieu about the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina. One of the most amazing things from this clip, is that I learnt that Senator Landrieu is a DEMOCRAT. If you listen to her speak, she presents… Continue reading
Katrina and Pets
What is wrong with the rescue people helping people in LA, MS, and AL? People who have loved their pets as their own children, rescued them from teh hurricane, the floods and the like are being told they can't take their pets with them when they are being evacuated. What the f*#k is up with… Continue reading