Not that I mean to be selfish in the wake of such a large disaster, but I'm really glad I got to visit NO/LA before Katarina struck. NO/LA beat me up, spit me out a day late(because of Hurricane Dennis that missed, but was touted as the possible levee-buster), and I was sick for a week back home.

I hope the city, and everywhere that has been affected, can recover, but if it doesn't I consider myself especially luck to have witnessed her outrageous liberties and fine hospitality.