part of something i read, Anne Rice on the disaster in New Orleans

[morfiend]

Almost as soon as the cameras began panning over the rooftops, and the helicopters began chopping free those trapped in their attics, a chorus of voices rose. "Why didn't they leave?" people asked both on and off camera. "Why did they stay there when they knew a storm was coming?" One reporter even asked me, "Why do people live in such a place

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[osweetdevotion]

i had to write about poor rescue and relief efforts today in english comp class

[thebatcopter]

That was beautiful.

I know...

[_mint_tea]

all very very true. ah, anne, she said it perfectly

[_mint_tea]

haha...I posted another comment...thinking the first one didn't post up. damn live journal messing up. but the post worked so...yay!
:)

hey, Josh, I tried calling ya...but I think your mom said ya weren't home. since you've been feeling kinda down and all...wanted to check and see how ya were doing.

oh and I got ya somthing...to cheer ya up kinda. :)
if ya got caller ID call me back ok.
I'll be at utep this friday in the union...around noon and 1pm. hope to run into ya.

-Gabby-

[shadow_flames]

My dad asked me a question about you today. He asked if you don't like him anymore. I said I don't think that's the case. I don't know what idea could possibly make him think you don't like him, but don't say anything.

[morfiend]

i dont know why he would think that. hes always been my favorite uncle.

[shadow_flames]

maybe it's cuz you guys weren't very chatty when we ran into you at the movies.

[morfiend]

i wasnt chatty in general that day if i remember correctly. just having alot of stupid shit on my mind :\