From Lou Dobb's Tonight (yesterday) came this “quote of the day” from Aaron Broussard, president of Jefferson Parish in Louisiana. Dobbs: In his frustration with the federal government's slow response to Hurricane Katrina, he said, “Take whatever idiot they have at the top of whatever agency and give me a better idiot. Give me a… Continue reading
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More Broken Backs
I'm not sure how I did it, but Sunday I pulled a muscle in my back that has been taking me all of the last day or so to start to get better. And speaking of broken backs… Andy over at towleroad.com (which I only recently discovered is pronounced “toll-road”)has a good summary of the… Continue reading
Anne Rice
Ann Rice has her say over at the New York Times in her editorial, “Do You Know What It Means to Lose New Orleans?”
Aussies Affected by Katrina
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1454344.htm No word from Victorian man in New Orleans Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says eight Australians are still believed to be in the New Orleans area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, with serious concerns still held for one 30-year-old Victorian man. Read more…
Helping Our Four-Legged Pals
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
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