DC Blogs Noted:
Red Cross Training
Scottish Lass in DC
The Katrina disaster prompted this writer to volunteer for a Red Cross assignment. She is awaiting deployment. Her decision to volunteer, as well as her training, is covered here and here.
I have never in my life been so drawn to something. I can't ju
st sit at home and watch the TV any longer, I have to help. Who knows what I am getting myself into, but I hope it is a rewarding experience for me. My boss doesn't seem to keen on the idea, but hey I am taking my vacation, and really when is it ever a good time to take vacation. I couldn't afford to donate my salary for 2 weeks, but I can afford to donate my time (and hopefully that is more valuable).
Debacle
DC Bachelor
In direct and terse prose, DCB pours battery acid on the political leadership for its inept Katrina response. He also argues that most Americans will quickly push aside memories of this disaster.
The latest talking point coming from the administration and other conservatives goes something like this: “There will be plenty of time to
assign blame for the delayed rescue effort.” Another simple deflection that in this microwave-speed culture works time and time again. Several months from now as the people of New Orleans build a life in some new place, everybody will forget about the abysmal relief effort, the human suffering, and the casual response of our politicians …
I am fearful that this is just the beginning of a big huge ginormous mess for the US. My mom went as far as to reference 1929. I don’t think it will go that far, but it is scary to think of what could happen as a result of soaring prices. A chain reaction that is going to set this country on its head, when we’ve already been knocked to our knees.
Elephant In Exile
Excerpts from a detailed scorecard on the Katrina response.
The Coast Guard: A++ Even before the feds stepped in the Coast Guard was on the scene picking people from roofs.
Michael Brown, FEMA: F- Mr. Brown gets the award for outstanding audacity in the face of reality.
Aroma Co. show
Blue Coyote Laughing
This DC photographer has a show running at the Aroma Co. in Cleveland Park through Sept. 12. And unlike many photo blogs, this writer also reflects and writes about her work. From one recent post:
I can remember coming to a point when I re
alized I could make a graphically "good" image out of anything. A tree. A chair. A pile of ribbon. Whatever. But there was no meaning there for me. And just because I could make that picture. Why?
I think blogging and reading blogs is a little bit like this strange violin music coming in through the poet’s window. I know I started blogging in the beginning in part because I was depressed, and in part because on some level, although I had plenty of friends, maybe I still felt the need for a kind of interlocuter who was different from any of my friends.
Hangers and Pennies
Nothing that Clever
Our writer starts a new job and arrives at his desk. He goes through the draws and finds bit and pieces of the previous occupant and things he can’t explain.
The end of Stoney’sA single Marlboro LightA half book of matchesThree screw driversA Budweiser bottle capA metro card with $3.50 left on itReceiptsFive loose Alleve
To the People
New construction is bringing an end to Stoney’s, a well regarded L Street bar and grill. Our writer will miss his neighborhood haunt.
I lived a block and a half from Stoney’s for five years and have very fond memories of it (I won’t tell stories in order to protect the guilty). I’m not ready to let the bar go without a fight. Where else can I drink with hookers and DEA agents?
Also Noted:
The DC Birding Blog is hosting the
Katrina benefit events:
Sept. 9, there’s a Katrina benefit at Studio Serenity: Heart-Opening Yoga. Details at Fun Things to Do in DC.
Also, Sept. 9, at Cantina Marina there will be a Katrina benefit featuring Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous have generously donated their time and talent to this effort. The band will play three sets beginning at 9pm. Details on Lagniappe: A Little Something Extra in DC.
Also: Katrina Help Wiki
The best ginger limeade is at Teaism, writes The District, a new blog.
Gas report in Arlington. I was able to fill my tank for $3.62/gallon at an ExxonMobil in Ballston. The gas stations off Columbia Pike are charging $3.51/gallon today (Monday). From Get the Small Picture
DC has the best people watching. Just this weekend, I have seen: Packs of people on rollerblades covered with flashing lights. A half-naked man cavorting in a public fountain. A crowd of college freshmen singing “Lean on Me” … reports Disenchanted Arugula
posted by kob @ 12:31 AM
2 Comments:
Thanks for highlighting Strange Violin Music's blog. Excellent writing.
Thanks KOB!! (And thank you, too, Cube! That is so nice!)
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