Happy birthday to my mom!

She's on the road with Dad, driving back to Georgia (sorry, Mom; I heard gas has hit $5.87 near the Atlanta area). Travel safely, and stop somewhere and have a decadent dessert to celebrate. Love ya.

Happy birthday also to my sister-in-law Mary.

Aftermath Katrina

I have been watching the coverage all day obsessively, as I have not since, what, 9/11, or the election maybe. Am horrified, appalled, sickened. Will not try to editorialize; many on my friends list have done such a good job it seems redundant.

I am recognizing signs I must stop watching the news.