August 30, 2005

Perspective

Posted by pete at August 30, 2005 2:43 PM

I don't mind telling you, it's been a shit week - the kind where you wake up and don't look forward to anything that day but going to bed - but compared to those who are dealing with the aftermath of Katrina, I might as well be the Mayor of Funkytown.

On WWL they're talking about "years" to rebuild New Orleans. And Biloxi. And Gulfport. Martial law has been declared in Jefferson Parish, and it sounds like people won't be allowed back to their homes for weeks, if not months.

Donations can be made at the Red Cross site, or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW.

Just passing through, I'm liking the blog by the way.

--Posted by HumanityCritic on August 30, 2005 3:24 PM

It's times like these that make one think about emergency preparedness, and what one would do if one's world were thrown into such complete chaos. Pete, I want you to know that if things get really weird around here, my family is *totally* eating your family.

--Posted by HWRNMNBSOL on August 30, 2005 3:31 PM

I want you to know that if things get really weird around here, my family is *totally* eating your family.

You wish. My daughter's penchant for cannibalism is well-documented.

--Posted by Pete on August 30, 2005 3:40 PM

So, any document cases of Sodom and Gomorrah comparisons by the religious whack-jobs?

--Posted by denny on August 30, 2005 4:01 PM

Red Cross donators should see if their employer will match the gift.

I also saw Ted's post on The Buzz's 'donatathon', where they will, for a price, play whatever you tell them (including Manilow ($80) or local bands ($200) (I'd pitch in for a Tim McGlashen song)).

Now, here's where I wonder if we can make this really interesting by combining those two things.

"OK, that was Red Neck Necro, by Feo y Loco, donated by ... some guy with no vowels in his name. Up next, it's David Allen Coe's Little Susie Shallowthroat, donated by Memorial Hospital. Thanks, Memorial, we really appreciate what you do!"

--Posted by Michael on August 30, 2005 11:48 PM

Generally speaking I am a cynical, cold-hearted bastard (unless we're talking about someone I know AND like), but watching the news last night really got to me. Trying to wrap my head around the number of lives in long-term chaos is daunting and tragic. Won't the financial impact approach that of 9/11?

--Posted by basshole on August 31, 2005 5:43 AM



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