Katrina & Recuperation
On Katrina...
My sister-in-law was actually celebrating her birthday in New Orleans when the hurricane hit. She did not take heed to the warnings that my mother gave her days prior to the hurricane hitting. Fortunately for her and my family she was on the LAST plane that was allowed to leave New Orleans Airport early Sunday morning. Since last year (check August and Septemebr archives) my mother has become a wiz at predicting and stalking these storms. Living in Savannah we have learned to be aware of the devastation that arises out of the Atlantic cean during this peak period. Last year we were scared shitless. Folk in Savannah are type complacent and believe that they have been spared for 100 years and will continued to be spared of a major storm hitting us. But being the Yankees we are we watch the ocean incessantly. I am horrified that there was not enough forethought that something like this might happen. But watching my own city I see how it is possible. If a cat 3 hurricane swept through Savannah, our city would be completely devastated. Based on what our neighbor shared with us last year (he helps make the decisions to evacuate with the city), Savannah is not and would not be prepared for such an event. I don't worry too much because my mother is so cautious she is paranoid. No doubt I would be able to flee such a hazardous possibility.
I am astonished at the devastation and lack of response from our government to the natural disaster that this country has just witnessed and experienced. George W. Bush, the prick he is, was at camp okee doke for 3 days before he came out of hiding to deal with this tragedy. It is soooo clear that his initial response to 911 was just an indicator on how inept our leader, commander in chief, is as far as dealing with our country in the face of an event of enormous proportions. His man forwarded into foreign soil to fight quicker than he has been able to assist his own people. I can’t understand why we are not bringing back troops to deal with our country vs. have them fight a battle that has long been over. I'm sure my cousin who is in Iraq, who's job is communications, would much rather be on home soil helping our own vs. in a foreign land fighting a battle for people that don’t even want us there. I don’t understand how for 3-4 days our government didn’t know there were 15k people stuck at a convention center. God help us all under this asinine incompetent.
I hope
Sincere is okay. He is the one net-friend (whom has been upset with me as of recent) that I know lives in on of the affected area in New Orleans. I pray for your health and safety homie!
I am extremely afraid of the gas situation that has arisen here in the south and all over the country. When I studied conspiracies and the progressive deterioration of our culture and future, I remember thinking that fossil fuels in our lifetime would cease to exist because they would simply run out. I never thought 5$ a gallon for gas would be a sooner than later reality. I heard yesterday that in some part of ATL it is 6$ a gallon. Well hasn't the wake up call come sooner than later. If another hurricane hits the south before the season is over we will be seeing more drastic events take place. If people cannot evacuate because there is no gas there will be pandemonium. The other day we almost had that in Savannah. There was a rumor that a neighboring city had no gas and the pumps would be shut down at 5pm. There were lines all over the place, at every corner. You could see the panic settling in. I can imagine how bad it could get with the gas. I'm worried, I think we all are worried.
On Recuperatiing...
Anywhooo, I made it through my surgery. It was minor but I think I was trippin a little by the night before. When I woke up I remember thinking..."I’m alive!" lol. They had me wiggin with the living will and all the paperwork I had to sign. Nevertheless I know we ain't promised tomorrow. My mind is still going a mile a minute but my body is making me slow down. My new job insisted I didn’t come back to work til Tuesday. I love where I work, as well as the people I work with!!! But I am on the farm in seclusion getting my body right.
I hope everything and everyone heals!
Last I gotta send much love to all my supafresh homies that called and emailed me, to check up on me. Funny how none of yall are near but your love and concern definitely helped me and are superbly appreciated. Super hugs go out to
Gentle Aura, who, from Canada send me the most butta get well package that definitely lifted my spirits. I love ya grrrrrrl! Thank you SOOOOOOOO much!
Aiight yall, carry on strangely.
chillaxin.
