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Perhaps...
...some people were needing a change-of-scenery from New Orleans, anyway.
Some will want to remain elsewhere--and those who, eventually, go back will really want to be there and will work cooperatively with others of like mind to restore this city proud!
Blessings!
AJ 
Here is a collection of
my thoughts and the
thoughts of others to
try to sort through all
that has taken place
during the past few
days. Go here...
posted by
Ainsley_Jo_Phillips
on September 4, 2005 at 6:17 PM
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RachelAnna
Oh girl, I know you have it worse...at least Houston is trying to help...which makes me feel slightly better about the US ...we're only getting stragglers here...and some people from MS
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 11:15 AM
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Scriber
Human nature perhaps to turn criminal if you're already leaning that way..or if you know you have nothing to lose.
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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Yep...
Here in the Houston area we have about 60,000 people who fled from their homes in the ravaged areas. I feel your pain... If someone is naive enough to think the hurricane doesn't effect them, damn, you gotta wonder where that rock is that they are hiding under.
posted by
RachelAnna
on September 2, 2005 at 11:01 AM
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ME--I've watched a lot on TV and it is grim to sad to criminal.
posted by
scriber
on September 2, 2005 at 10:23 AM
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Mia
Just think of how buff you'll be after one week's commute!!!!! =P
Well ok, so a bike doesn't work for everyone. Maybe carpool?
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on September 2, 2005 at 9:52 AM
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Uni
A bike!!!! It takes me 45 min to drive to work....how long would that be by bike?
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:47 AM
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Mia
Just a few weeks ago I was talking to my mom about gas. She commented, “I don’t understand how anyone who was alive during the gas shortage in the 70s could even consider buying an SUV”. I mean, really, do people think it won’t happen again? Well, anyhow, here it is again. People will panic and add to the gas problem by filling everything they can get their hands on up with the stuff.
Don’t worry Mia, it’s not the end of all human life in any way. It is an isolated incident that makes perfect sense. Land that’s below sea level will flood. We can do everything in our power to hold it off, but if the water really wants in, it’ll get in. The stuff that’s going on there now, well that’s just a measure what happens when you put tremendous stress on human beings. The isolated event will spread and have effect on our man-made systems, such as the economy, but that’s ok. Life goes on. And as for the gas shortage, the silly people will fill up on gas, the smart people will by a damn bike.
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on September 2, 2005 at 9:45 AM
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Schree
Haha...ever since you changed your name I haven't been reading you...lol....why did you do that to me...haha...I have enough trouble keeping up with bloggers as it is...thanks for stopping by and reading
I'll be stopping by.
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:44 AM
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Hi MiaElla!!
How's it going for you down there. Stay safe, and tell your mom hi. Yeah, this is a real mess. It's diffiult to see man suffer this way. I couldn't imagine walking in waist- deep water, waiting for help to come, knowing it wasn't and then having to wear cardbord on my feet held on by rubberbands. Not here in our country..They do deserve our compassion. And I heard a broadcaster last night indicating that the word "refugee" is really upsettin g to the newly homeless. They are American citizens who have been forcibly removed from their homes, and they would rather us describe them as "newly homeless".. But,you're right, the word "refugee" did seem appropriate at the time. When we saw them walking, it was a flash to Africa, or Iraq, where there actually are REAL refugees. These people are our own..Great post! Thought provoking..
Schree`
posted by
Schree
on September 2, 2005 at 9:36 AM
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BrightIrish
Thank you sweetie
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:21 AM
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katray
Thanks for reminding me about the diseases...another thing my mom is afraid of...and she already wears a mask everywhere to keep from catching stuff....my mantra: one day at a time...and breathe....and repeat....I'm right there with you Henny Penny...thanks for reading
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:21 AM
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MiaElla..
Wonderful Post! I share your thoughts.
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 2, 2005 at 9:16 AM
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Wow, powerful and true Mia
I've had these thoughts too, about the trickle down effects. The whole economy could go into a wild spin now I fear. And something I haven't heard much about yet - the diseases, known and perhaps unknown that could spring from the toxic cesspools and spread like fire everywhere. Yep, Henny Penny here, lol. I'm just praying for all of us and trying to live each day fully. Great post, thanks for sharing.
posted by
Katray2
on September 2, 2005 at 9:15 AM
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Passionflower
A lot of my family on my dad's side lives in New Orleans...the weekend Katrina hit was the weekend I supposed to meet up with my cousin and family for her b-day. A lot of my fmaily lost their homes. So I definitely feel for you guys, especially when we were so sure here in the Panahndle that Katrina would hit us. And the scariest part of all is hurricane season isn't over. I'm praying everyday now.
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:15 AM
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Very thoughtful post, Mia.
I've heard from many house inspector friends in Miss and LA that they are having to sleep in their cars, can't get gasoline. No phone lines to send or recieve work. Not to mention the dangers of merely being out on the streets of these devastated neighborhoods each day. Honestly, I've thought about buying a gun myself.
posted by
Passionflower
on September 2, 2005 at 9:04 AM
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TIMMYTALES
Scary times....I'm afraid greed and fear may get in the way of human comfort and survival
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 9:02 AM
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MiaElla
Thirty seven percent of our oil refineries are in the affected area.........greed has consumed many as gas prices are as high as 6 dollars a gallon in places like Georgia. I heard that ice is selling for ten dollars a bag!! People are profiting from tragedy.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on September 2, 2005 at 8:58 AM
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word.smith
It just makes me wonder what goes on in other peoples' minds...Thoughts I can't and will never be able to comprehend or fathom.
posted by
MiaElla
on September 2, 2005 at 8:24 AM
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Some deep food for thought there Mia.
I would like to think that most people believe in sharing, however, when you get right down to brass tacks, most of us will think me, myself and I. Sad.
posted by
word.smith
on September 2, 2005 at 8:16 AM
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