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…

The French QuarterWe can’t leave New Orleans without a shot of the French Quarter. You will note the absence of people. I had the unique opportunity to see this famous neighborhood without the usual throng of tourista. Other than some of the locals …

My apologies for the gap between postings but putting a new computer, camera, and photo program into the hands of a 50-something male is not much different than letting a chimpanzee change the oil in your car.”One of the most tragic things I know about…