From the heat
Well we can finally see a break in the heat for at least a few days. The temp has dipped about 20 degrees and we are supposed to get some rain. We haven't seen the rain and may not see much rain, but it is really good to have a break in the heat.
Our area is still filled with evacuees from Louisiana and now some from the Southeast Texas coast. Hurricane Rita hit the Golden Triangle last weekend. It is such a terrible situation for these people, but we are all beginning to hope they can return home soon. We need to get our area back to some form of normal. Texas has done a really good job of sharing all our resources, but it would be good to see an end to the situation.
Our little town of 11,000 even has a lot of people who need assistance. Our churches and citizens have given a great deal to help them feel at home and cared for; maybe that's why they are all settling into the comforts of the situation. There are a few who have actually found work and are trying to contribute to the community, but the majority don't seem to feel obligated to return any of the favors. Louisiana needs their citizens to return home.
Poor New Orleans will never be the same, but their elected officials need to accept responsibility for the situation and stop blaming it all on the federal government. They need to take charge and move forward. It is amazing how much Mississippi has accomplished in the same amount of time and with even more devastation.
Looking forward to vacation!! It will be good to get away and do something other than work on the house. I think we will enjoy each others company without distractions and enjoy the opportunity to learn something new. We are looking forward to seeing Longwood Gardens and the Philadelphia area; this is my first time to visit that part of the country. Bill has been there several times to work and his knowledge will surely come in handy.
Until next time!!
Our area is still filled with evacuees from Louisiana and now some from the Southeast Texas coast. Hurricane Rita hit the Golden Triangle last weekend. It is such a terrible situation for these people, but we are all beginning to hope they can return home soon. We need to get our area back to some form of normal. Texas has done a really good job of sharing all our resources, but it would be good to see an end to the situation.
Our little town of 11,000 even has a lot of people who need assistance. Our churches and citizens have given a great deal to help them feel at home and cared for; maybe that's why they are all settling into the comforts of the situation. There are a few who have actually found work and are trying to contribute to the community, but the majority don't seem to feel obligated to return any of the favors. Louisiana needs their citizens to return home.
Poor New Orleans will never be the same, but their elected officials need to accept responsibility for the situation and stop blaming it all on the federal government. They need to take charge and move forward. It is amazing how much Mississippi has accomplished in the same amount of time and with even more devastation.
Looking forward to vacation!! It will be good to get away and do something other than work on the house. I think we will enjoy each others company without distractions and enjoy the opportunity to learn something new. We are looking forward to seeing Longwood Gardens and the Philadelphia area; this is my first time to visit that part of the country. Bill has been there several times to work and his knowledge will surely come in handy.
Until next time!!
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