Operation Eden

I found this blogspot last week and I'm just now getting around to posting... as I see the site has actually made it to the Blogger.com "Blogs of Note" list.

"Operation Eden:
A personal chronicle of what hurricane Katrina has done to my poor proud people."

Clayton James Cubitt, a young New York photographer, depicts the humanity of post-Katrina New Orleans with photos and memories. I was moved by the photos. To the left is his mother... his pride. She wears a bandage on her nose.

"In 100 degree heat she sat there, and I watched as what was left of her dignity and pride slowly drained out of her. I could see it happen, right as she apologized to the doctor for having unshaven legs, but we haven't had running water this whole time, so I feel bad you have to touch them. The doctor was charming and said nonsense don't apologize, but it was too late, and Katrina and the 100 degree heat evaporated my mom's reserve of dignity and all I could do was watch, because dignity drains much faster than you can fill it back up."