Katrina

I watched non-stop hurricane coverage last night. I didn't want to. But it is like a train wreck. I couldn't stop watching it. I just feel so bad for New Orleans. I feel for the people in the superdome and the people who had to evacuate with no place to go. I don't feel for the people who stayed at home. They knew better. One guy said that he couldn't leave his shop because that was his life....well that life is about to get washed away with your real life. I can't believe people would want to stay there during the biggest storm in history.

But you know, I mostly feel so sorry for the actual city of New Orleans. After this it could be Lake New Orleans. All of those old beautiful historic houses all washed away. All of those old shops and cobblestone streets. Cafe du Monde has been there since 1862! I am looking at my Cafe Du Monde mug right now. All of it will be underwater. Jackson Square, the French Market, the French Mall. all of those little jazz clubs. THE REAL WORLD HOUSE! All underwater. All of those restaurants...all gone. All of those places I went and loved last year..gone. And the French Quarter will get the worst of it because it is one of the lowest. I just keep seeing all of these images...it is depressing.

I really need to stop watching this because I really feel like I am there or the hurricane is here. It is so real. I loved New Orleans so much and now it will never be the same. They can rebuild and restore, but all of those all building. It is going to take months for the water to even drain out. I am anxious to see what the damage is after the dust settles. what will we be able to see? How much will be underwater? Will we only be able to see the steple of the catheral? I love it is much. It is really like another home away from home for me. Some place I really loved. Even if I was only there a short time.