Good to see that some folks have a sense of humor. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051130/ap_on_re_us/hurricane_holiday_display

Not sure if the announcement this week about the opening of Ben Franklin school will be good or bad. It is good if it shows the world (and diaspora of residents) that the city is coming back. Bad if it aggravates Katrina Fatigue that would be bad. I'm a little concerned that some folks might take this as a sign that the crisis has passed. This is FAR from true. Only about 100,000 people have returned to their homes in the city, and among these folks, some long-time residents are deciding to pack it in and move out, according to my old friend Mr. Gershanik.

Thanksgiving has passed, and I, for one, felt I had more to be thankful for than ever.

These are appalling. The Michael Brown email trail will make you cringe.

This Louisiana blogger asked if I would link to his site. Sure - why not? Check out THE RIVER RING

Great story on "mainstream" media outlet - NPR's Morning Edition. NPR : Government to Redistribute Katrina Contracts