in mourning: the crescent city.

new orleans is the place of birth--i love the city. i am quietly in mourning. my godparents & extended family are there & safe, thankfully. i'm saddened--truly saddened--by the the devastation of hurricane katrina. i have little else to say right now sans that up until mid-august, i was headed down to new orleans. even more discouraging is that a disproportionate number of those stranded in the city are lacking in resources, poor & often black. my sympathy goes out to all involved parties. right now, i'm sad.

check out an insightful village voice article from a new orleans native.