Being nice
Did you know that there was a giant hurricane that totally destroyed a good part of southern Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast? Well, the President apparently didn't know either, so don't feel bad.
Although tragic events like Hurricane Katrina make a huge impression on all of us for the time shortly after they happen, we are quick to forget that they have long-lasting impact on those directly effected by the event. In this case there are still people struggling to survive in that part of the country. We also often forget that many of the victims are children.
That lady in the picture is my Aunt Megan. You may know her from some 1-800-DENTIST commercials back in the early 90s (I think). Well, besides planning big events for big companies and hooking me up with free tickets to Beck, she also has been working with/for a group that does art therapy for kids effected by Hurricane Katrina. This is the website. Go check it out. There are pictures done by the kids that they are working with which are totally heartbreaking. While you're there, drop them a donation. Its a good cause. Plus, if you give $100 or more you can say that you did more than the government.
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There is an awesome painting by one of the kids on the second page in the art gallery--It has like hot pink and light pink in it, separated by a dark line. If I was doing a really morbid interpretation of it I would say it looks like two people watching bodies in the water. I know that sounds horrible, but that's the type of thing a lot of them saw...
When can we expect meerkat pics?
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