Tag Archives: Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina Pictures

Photos of Waveland and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, about eight months after Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading

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Wave Goodbye

My husband’s grandfather passed away on February 19th at the age of 98.  PawPaw lived an extraordinary life of adventure and travel, boom and bust, health and sickness, but at his memorial service little was spoken of his accomplishments. Most … Continue reading

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How To Re-craft Old T-Shirts

I was cleaning out my closet this weekend and came across my sentimental wardrobe – a pile of clothes that I no longer wear but can’t bring myself to throw out.  You know the clothes I am talking about. The … Continue reading

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How to Survive a Hurricane

As Hurricane Irene passes from headlines to history on the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, I wanted to share my thoughts on how to survive a hurricane. 5. Stock up on food and drink – the good stuff. If you … Continue reading

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How to Survive a Disaster

I know how to purify rainwater, make a fire, and am a certified wilderness first responder. But apparently my social network – not my skills – are what might save me in the case of a disaster. Continue reading

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The Power of Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone sat on my bookshelf for almost seven years unread. It took an actual act of God – Hurricane Katrina – to make me read it. Continue reading

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