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Shelter from the Storm

by FÐ Spreading the Joys

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #1148896

If I don't write about it, I might implode.

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina and levee breaches destroyed my home and my birthplace, but not my hope and my sense of humor.

This journal is a place for my thoughts and opinions as I cope with surviving Katrina and as New Orleans recovers.

"The List" - A list of U.S. levees in possible danger of failing.

"Thank You!" - I owe so many thanks.

Post Katrina - Items related to the storm and its aftermath.

http://www.levees.org - A source for information about levees and flood protection in New Orleans and nationwide.

Shelter from the Storm Awards - For poetry and prose related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and New Orleans.

http://www.amillionthanks.org - To show the U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication, and service through letters, emails, cards, prayers, and thoughts.

http://www.neworleansonline.com - The City of New Orleans' Official Tourism Website.

Writers: How Prepared are You for Disasters? - On saving your writing in case of disaster.

http://www.womenofthestorm.net/index.php- "Women of the Storm" is a non-partisan non-political alliance of Louisiana women whose families, businesses and lives were affected by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita. Members are culturally, socially and economically diverse.

http://www.saveourcemeteries.org - The official site.

http://tinyurl.com/ColeenPerillouxLandryGallery - Coleen Perilloux Landry's Photo Galleries. See Louisiana and New Orleans as you might not have ever seen the state and city. Yes, some devastation remains, but even Katrina and the levee breaches could not destroy all of the beauty that surrounds New Orleans and Louisiana.

Laissez le bon temps rouler!
(Let the good times roll!)

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Whata SpoonStealer

Dec 23, 2015 at 4:29am
In response to "Turning 29 for the 8th Time..."

I'd like to send ya a real birthday card

Is that not Capricorn... I'm a cap too. Go figure! And I like the dessert yummmy

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FÐ Spreading the Joys

Dec 13, 2015 at 8:15pm
In response to "Don't mess with Texas"

I was at Donaldsonville, Louisiana until me and my family returns to New Orleans at January 2006.

Thank you so much for reading and comment.

FÐ Spreading the Joys

Dec 13, 2015 at 7:21pm
In response to "Ya Gotta Love Us, Cher...lol"

But, alas, the network administrator block the site of Jackson Brewery for Alcohol/Tobacco.

Whata SpoonStealer

Dec 13, 2015 at 10:51am
In response to "Ya Gotta Love Us, Cher...lol"

Ah ha ha ha ha. Snort {:bigsmile}

Whata SpoonStealer

Dec 12, 2015 at 6:51pm
In response to "Don't mess with Texas"

I was told you were at a shelter in TexArcana. Texas! I never 'got' that you weren't.

Just wanted to say you are right on here. I agree. Don't think I could always see the positive side though. That's neat o you!

Peeps cannot let themselves truly wonder how you & others are coping. If they went there-- I think they fear caring too much sometimes, so they just don't let themselves care at all. Not defending. Just an observation from my own experiences.

And blaming the victims is somehow easier? Crazy n'est pas? Pardon my french-- very veryyyyy rusty

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FÐ Spreading the Joys

Nov 15, 2015 at 9:03am
In response to "I'm back, but..."

Thank you so much!

FÐ Spreading the Joys

Sep 19, 2015 at 3:08am
In response to "I'm back, but..."

Thank you so much! God bless you, too.

Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥmas

Sep 13, 2015 at 10:24pm
In response to "I'm back, but..."

Oh, my goodness, what an ordeal you had to suffer. I'm so sorry for your struggles. It's amazing the spirit you have, and the dedication to getting your body back to health and making it as strong as possible. That was one massive stroke you had. I hope and pray that you will be 100% back, with speech, walking and strength. You are a determined person and you will come through this! God bless you.

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