“Of all the toys available, none is better designed than the owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a sound when you jump on it.”Stephen BakerI p…

No Idea Where it Came FromThere was no foundation, or other indication, that this building had stood anywhere near this site. The closest area with housing is about a mile back down this road.

Gone But Not ForgottenCameron Parish along the coastal road. The only sign, literally, that there had been a house here is the address spray painted on a piece of plywood.

The Power of Mother NatureCameron Parish along the coastal road. Except for the telephone pole in the front yard there is no other debris visible. There is nothing left of the house except for the sidewalk and foundation.

UnrecognizableWithout the sign to the right you could not tell that this was the Post Office in Cameron Parish.

Temporary HousingNew Orleans–A typical tent city in a downtown shopping center parking lot. No real amenities here.

A Typical Street SceneNew Orleans–A typical neighborhood street. Nothing on this block was salvageable.

A Typical HomeDriving through New Orleans this is what you would typically see. This house had been searched and no bodies found.

One of the Lucky Ones?New Orleans–This neighborhood was flooded but the homes did not suffer extensive structural damage. The interior would probably still have to be gutted. During the rescue operations it was reported that the SPCA had sent volun…

Lunch TimeDuring my day in New Orleans I thought it would be nice to have lunch in the French Quarter. I call a friend of mine in Fredericksburg who had lived here and she was able to zero me in to one of the local “watering holes.” Napoleon House h…