Can't Seem to Shake Her

I don't usually blog on the same subject twice in one day, but this day is unusual. I am totally preoccupied with thoughts of New Orleans today. She is never far from my mind, having wormed her way into my soul during my year there in '94-'95, but today feels different. I have been checking in with updates on the devastation all day long, and it's breaking my heart a bit right now.

A local radio station is doing a little N'awlins tribute right now (Professor Longhair, Neville Brothers, etc.) and I have to say I am feeling a bit verklempt. I think maybe it's time to go home and play my Creole Kings of New Orleans disc at full volume.

Even if you have never been touched by her magic, please keep this very special city and her wonderful inhabitants in your thoughts this week.