Watching the news on Katrina's ravages by nature and man, is quite the downer. I have been lucky enough to have the experience twice in the past 20 odd years. First one, passed and nailed Kaua'i. Second, back in '92 paseed and nailed Kaua'i again.
It sucks to see the situation going on in the Big Easy. Sobering, to say the least.
When the lights went out, and the forces of nature cracked its whip, the islands seem to stand together. Looting? Your neighbors stuff? Business' trashed? Nada. The neighbors gathered together, warmed foods by propane, BBQ's and shared what ever was needed with each other. We all helped out the older couple down the street that were in need. Maybe it is just natural here to aid your fellow man. Surely there are those in N.O. that are doing the same. But the mentality of it all seems so wrong; what are you going to do with a new pair of Nike's? Or a stereo? Why brandish guns?
Prayers go out to those in need there.
Sensible people are needed, for sure. Hope, time, and patience.
Hope they get it.
Aloha.
(surf tomorrow, life is good.....)
2 comments:
Well, leave it to our media to focus on the hooligans amid all of the destruction. Surely southern hospitality is still alive in New Orleans. Surely people are taking care of each other the best they can with what little they've got left.
I'm reminded of a scene in a Michael Moore movie, where he strolls through South Central L.A., and there isn't a gangbanger in sight, no gunshots in the distance. Yet the media would have us believe that South Central is a war zone 24/7. Not that I like Michael Moore much, but he makes a valid point about the media. Bunch of lousy anxiety generators, they are.
There is so much potential for good, and doubtless there is good stuff going down all the time. Let's see some of that for a change.
Enjoy the waves.
I think it's that vibe of community as well as the just generally being nice to people thing that keeps bringing me back to visit your islands. At least it's one of the reasons. It's not like other places. When I visit I feel like I haven't totally left home.
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