*stomach churns quietly*

[msfledermaus]

I just finished checking the news some more...so many things to be horrified and heartbroken and, yes, angry about. Too much to go into, and a lot of it's covered by the other people on my friend's lists...
I can't even pick one thing about New Orleans to rant about, the whole thing is just so encompassing and hideous now.

And it's a beautiful day outside.

It's funny how used to tragedy we are, now. I've gone through the checklist: Everyone I know in the area okay? Check. New box of Kleenex? Check. Money ready to send to relief fund? Check. Commisserate with friends to feel a little better? Check. Big finger given to Those in Power for screwing things up even worse or not doing anything at all? Check check check. Trying to avoid the news unless it's necessary?
Uhhh...I'm reaching my saturation point. But I can't not know, either...

I'm wearing the Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo t-shirt I got from a friend today...I don't know why. I kind of feel a little stupid for it, really. But it's comforting on some kind of subconscious level...

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[silentbob037.livejournal.com]

After watching some of the 9/11 coverage, I went out and played on a swing set for a half hour just to get out and some fresh air.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

That makes me feel better, too...

[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

What would Marie Laveaux do? Is this her revenge or could she have foretold this disaster?

One voodoo myth that has come true is that if you destroy someone's home and livelihood and then pack them into inhuman conditions and then ignore them, they turn into zombies and charcters from horror movies.

I admire anyone who can maintain a shred of dignity under those conditions.

[msfledermaus.livejournal.com]

Me as well...me as well...