WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Our Daily Bread Needs Help Delivering Meals: "Feeding the needy. That's the mission of Our Daily Bread in Pascagoula. But workers say since Katrina it has been tough finding ways to deliver food in parts of Jackson County.
Flood waters destroyed one of their only vehicles, forcing the organization to cut Gautier and Vancleave off the delivery route. Now the group is looking for a new set of wheels to help feed the hungry."
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Mississippi Armed Forces Museum To Honor Iraq Veterans In The 155th
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Mississippi Armed Forces Museum To Honor Iraq Veterans In The 155th: "Camp Shelby opened in 1917, and tens of thousands of soldiers have trained on its 136,000-acres, including the 155th, which spent most of 2005 in Iraq. The brigade was made up of 3,500 - an era in which 100,000 soldiers trained at Camp Shelby.
The brigade _ with members from Pennsylvania, California, Washington, Texas, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Vermont, Utah, and Arkansas - was attached to the II Marine Expeditionary Force."
The brigade _ with members from Pennsylvania, California, Washington, Texas, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Vermont, Utah, and Arkansas - was attached to the II Marine Expeditionary Force."
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
To Narnia and Back
Memorial Day weekend is behind us now and the reality of our lives has returned to its new normal. Our family picnic, the concert at beach park and the wondrous fireworks display were all successful in giving us a sense of how a normal life used to be. As we sat on the seawall and looked at the scene before us, it was as though I was watching a stage play. The orchestra was nestled amongst the stately oaks and the lamp posts, lighting the park, were like those in the movie "Narnia". The finely sifted sand was gently blowing as it would have all those many years ago. If only the oak trees could speak. They have been here for hundreds of years and what stories they could tell. The sound of babies crying and children playing on the beach added to the beauty, they are our future. A perfect evening that could have taken place many times in our state's history. My thoughts travelled back to my ancestors living in the Civil War era and my many relatives living today. I felt the presence of not only the living but of those who had once gathered for an occasion as we did this evening.
The reservations that I have had for the past three years on coming back "home", after spending almost a lifetime away, became a certainty that I had made the right choice. This is where I wanted to be.
Despite the news articles saying that we in the coastal counties came out to only find entertainment after our long months of nothing but problems because of Katrina, is not all of the story. We came by the thousands to remember our brave young men who have lost their lives in all the wars that have been fought. We honor their bravery and dedication as we mourn their loss. When the music played the appropriate song for each branch of the service, there were cheers and lots of tears. Each branch would have held a special meaning for each person. Although my husband died of cancer, mine was ....... "Off we go into the wild blue yonder ...".
To see what my daughter and I were up to yesterday in regards to our fallen heroes, please go to her site and read Memorial
Thank you for reading my posts and although I am growing weary, I shall continue. Despite the delays, Mississippi is bravely hanging in there to be able to remain and live in the state of their choosing.
The reservations that I have had for the past three years on coming back "home", after spending almost a lifetime away, became a certainty that I had made the right choice. This is where I wanted to be.
Despite the news articles saying that we in the coastal counties came out to only find entertainment after our long months of nothing but problems because of Katrina, is not all of the story. We came by the thousands to remember our brave young men who have lost their lives in all the wars that have been fought. We honor their bravery and dedication as we mourn their loss. When the music played the appropriate song for each branch of the service, there were cheers and lots of tears. Each branch would have held a special meaning for each person. Although my husband died of cancer, mine was ....... "Off we go into the wild blue yonder ...".
To see what my daughter and I were up to yesterday in regards to our fallen heroes, please go to her site and read Memorial
Thank you for reading my posts and although I am growing weary, I shall continue. Despite the delays, Mississippi is bravely hanging in there to be able to remain and live in the state of their choosing.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Thousands come to Beach Park for Sounds By The Sea
Thousands come to Beach Park for Sounds By The Sea: "The choirs sang patriotic favorites like 'The Star Spangled Banner' and 'Stars and Stripes Forever' to give people a taste of Americana, but for many it was a chance to visit Beach Park for the first time since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005."
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Our Picnic At Beach Park
Today we had our planned picnic at Beach Park in Pascagoula and a relaxing time was enjoyed just being away for a few hours from the many cares that have been ours since Katrina made landfall. There were not many people at the park and I can understand as life on the Coast as it exists now can be very depressing. All of us are down in spirits to some degree and because Dave, Anita and I were aware that remaining in that state for long periods of time could have a detrimental effect, we decided to go on a picnic.
In our previous talks about our picnic, we vowed to not look at what was wrong with the park but to look beyond and appreciate what we have left. Eventually, it will all be back together again. So we began our outing at 9:00AM this morning and found that the city had put a few tables on the grounds and new blue trash cans were in abundance. There were also about twenty "port-a-potties" which the boys, being boys, had to try out as soon as they saw them. They were as thrilled as if they had gone to Disney World. It was an adventure to them. Before the picnic was over, they had tried all twenty.
Although the oaks had taken quite a beating, they still cast their shadows to keep us cool. They have survived and in time they will return to their full splendor. The Sound did its best also with a nice breeze that kept us comfortable. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect day for our picnic. We did look beyond all that was not there anymore and saw instead the beauty of the trees and the white sand on the beach and the happiness of the children at play.
The food was good. A big "hit" were Anita's delicious pita pockets that were "stuffed" with a very tasty filling . What picnic is complete without fried chicken? That was my specialty as one of the boys is a picky eater but loves "drumsticks". We call it southern fried not because people all over the world can't fry chicken but in the South it is not so much what breading or ingredients you use, it is in how you fry it. Don't rush it, slow deep frying . Clog those arteries!
The grand finale ... What picnic would be complete without a .........
The Sun Herald | 05/27/2006 | Baby boom
The Sun Herald | 05/27/2006 | Baby boom: "Although many people accept the birth of a child as the gift it is no matter what the circumstances, people may also choose to have a child in defiance of the losses they have suffered, experts say.
'Perhaps people are taking stock of their lives. They have a sense time is precious,' said Cohen. 'Having a child is a life-affirming act in the face of a lot of destruction.'"
'Perhaps people are taking stock of their lives. They have a sense time is precious,' said Cohen. 'Having a child is a life-affirming act in the face of a lot of destruction.'"
Friday, May 26, 2006
The Sun Herald | 05/26/2006 | Coming back strong
The Sun Herald | 05/26/2006 | Coming back strong: "She cited a speech by Gov. Haley Barbour, who said a survey shows 96 percent of Mississippians who had left are coming back."
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Higgins Boat Salvaged From Hurricane Debris
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Higgins Boat Salvaged From Hurricane Debris: "They are the military landing craft made famous by the D-Day beach invasion of World War Two. That's why 'Higgins Boats' hold a special place in our military's history.
One such boat that almost became hurricane debris is headed for a military museum instead.
'We move disabled equipment. Transport it back in for repair. This just happens to be a World War Two boat,' said commander Mark Prine, as he directed his troops.
National guard troops prepare to salvage a Higgins Boat. Hurricane Katrina deposited the landing craft near a canal off North Street."
One such boat that almost became hurricane debris is headed for a military museum instead.
'We move disabled equipment. Transport it back in for repair. This just happens to be a World War Two boat,' said commander Mark Prine, as he directed his troops.
National guard troops prepare to salvage a Higgins Boat. Hurricane Katrina deposited the landing craft near a canal off North Street."
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: PA Elected Officials Cross State And Party Lines After Katrina
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: PA Elected Officials Cross State And Party Lines After Katrina: "Bill Keller and Tom Tigue are used to working together on the ' house floor' but it's usually the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and not the inside a Biloxi home damaged in Hurricane Katrina.
Rep. Tom Tigue said 'Government can do so much and after that it takes people. It takes a lot of people. Looking around here I mean there's groups from all over. That's the only way this is going to done.'"
Rep. Tom Tigue said 'Government can do so much and after that it takes people. It takes a lot of people. Looking around here I mean there's groups from all over. That's the only way this is going to done.'"
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Home
WLOX-TV - The News for South Mississippi: Home: "
Breaking News
Shots Fired At Capitol Office Building
Police sealed off the Capitol on Friday after receiving reports of gunfire in a House office building across the street. Capitol police are investigating ``the sound of gunfire in the garage level of the Rayburn House Office Building,'' said an announcement on the internal Capitol voice alarm system. The Senate was in session at the time, but the House was not."
Breaking News
Shots Fired At Capitol Office Building
Police sealed off the Capitol on Friday after receiving reports of gunfire in a House office building across the street. Capitol police are investigating ``the sound of gunfire in the garage level of the Rayburn House Office Building,'' said an announcement on the internal Capitol voice alarm system. The Senate was in session at the time, but the House was not."
Thursday, May 25, 2006
I haven't much to talk about are show you in the way of progress, except maybe the little in my own front yard.. Why? Because I haven't done anything today but laze around doing what I enjoy most, reflecting. You know, as one grows older, there is truth in the expression "With Age Comes Wisdom". Not too many years ago, I would say, why did this happen to me while good fortune seemingly "smiled" on others as I struggled through one crisis after another. The biggest struggle was fighting by my husband's side as he tried to beat cancer and he did for nine years. A probable cure was pronounced by elated doctors in January 1995 and in June of 1995, I was in the hospital fighting for my life. My colon ruptured and peritonitis set in. It was "touch and go" for the first week of the two that I was hospitalized. The enormous stress that I was under for all those years had taken its toll. Have I ever regretted my putting myself out there for another person? Not for a second. Love was the driving force.
By now, I am sure if you have gotten this far that you can't possibly see where this is leading, so let me clarify. There is a movie showing that has inspired this writing, "The DaVinci Code". As a christian, I am appalled at the audacity and blasphemous depiction of Our Lord in such a scandalous way. Oh sure, it says it's fictional, so I ask you, "Then what was the point"? I fear that this movie is going to plant a seed of doubt in many.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, lay down His life willingly for ALL of us to give us eternal life. He said the greatest commandment was love, "Love one another as I have loved you." In my own way, that is what I did. I knew that the stress could damage my health but my love was stronger.
Everyone knows that the two controversial subjects are politics and religion. Many arguments ensue because of a different viewpoint regarding politics and the beliefs of one in another religion. So we are suppose to avoid the subject but in post Katrina, I engage in political talk most every day, spurred on by all the news articles I read.. So today, I speak of religion, spurred on by the teachings of Our Lord that has been handed down to us for over 2000 years. Enough!
For those of you who may recall the incident with Red River garbage company smashing my driveway light and then ignoring my calls, I have a picture to show you. My neighbor was very kind and drove to Lowe's, got the fixture and installed it himself.
By now, I am sure if you have gotten this far that you can't possibly see where this is leading, so let me clarify. There is a movie showing that has inspired this writing, "The DaVinci Code". As a christian, I am appalled at the audacity and blasphemous depiction of Our Lord in such a scandalous way. Oh sure, it says it's fictional, so I ask you, "Then what was the point"? I fear that this movie is going to plant a seed of doubt in many.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, lay down His life willingly for ALL of us to give us eternal life. He said the greatest commandment was love, "Love one another as I have loved you." In my own way, that is what I did. I knew that the stress could damage my health but my love was stronger.
Everyone knows that the two controversial subjects are politics and religion. Many arguments ensue because of a different viewpoint regarding politics and the beliefs of one in another religion. So we are suppose to avoid the subject but in post Katrina, I engage in political talk most every day, spurred on by all the news articles I read.. So today, I speak of religion, spurred on by the teachings of Our Lord that has been handed down to us for over 2000 years. Enough!
For those of you who may recall the incident with Red River garbage company smashing my driveway light and then ignoring my calls, I have a picture to show you. My neighbor was very kind and drove to Lowe's, got the fixture and installed it himself.
The Sun Herald | 05/25/2006 | Former judge to deliver third shipment for the public good
The Sun Herald | 05/25/2006 | Former judge to deliver third shipment for the public good: "GULFPORT - A retired California judge who has spearheaded efforts to provide equipment and furnishings for courts and other public agencies on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was to be back today with a truckload of donated office furniture and computers."
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Is Greed Replacing Good Will on the Post-Katrina Coast?
Is Greed Replacing Good Will on the Post-Katrina Coast?: "
Editor's Note: We received the following from a GCN reader:
Post Katrina Rifts
To the editor of GCN
An opinion of Eric Cox 5-16-06
I read your recent article on the situation with Mayor McDonald in the Pass and have recently seen rent prices in several neighborhoods I travel through in Biloxi. Tie this in with the reports on coast rebuilding and it is clear that the unity that existed in the aftermath of Katrina – one can only conclude that generosity and kindness – has become diversity glided with the dreams of quick riches."
Editor's Note: We received the following from a GCN reader:
Post Katrina Rifts
To the editor of GCN
An opinion of Eric Cox 5-16-06
I read your recent article on the situation with Mayor McDonald in the Pass and have recently seen rent prices in several neighborhoods I travel through in Biloxi. Tie this in with the reports on coast rebuilding and it is clear that the unity that existed in the aftermath of Katrina – one can only conclude that generosity and kindness – has become diversity glided with the dreams of quick riches."
The Sun Herald | 05/24/2006 | Elevations raised 4 feet
The Sun Herald | 05/24/2006 | Elevations raised 4 feet: "Once FEMA completes a review process that involves public comment, its recommended elevations will go from preliminary to final. When elevations are finalized, FEMA representatives have told the Biloxi council and other local government bodies that they must adopt the elevations or be dropped from the National Flood Insurance Program."
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
In an earlier post entitled " Beach Park" I had shown a picture of the destroyed fountain that overlooked the park. Yesterday, while out driving I found workers busily cleaning debris from the base of the fountain.
Today, I took another drive to check on their progress...... Good job fellows!
In the same post I had mentioned that President Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) had, in his earlier years, been instrumental in planning some of Pascagoula's city streets and that there was a plaque or monument in his honor on the beachfront. I thought it had been destroyed but after all the debris was cleared I found it had been spared. Maybe we should marbleize our homes.
I think I have exhausted myself with all the news gathering or else I just need a vacation to some far away island. Notice I didn't say mountains or deserts, I have lived on the coast my entire life and I need the record breaking temperatures and humidity to breathe. I am being serious .... high altitudes leave me breathless!
Hope to have more exciting news soon!
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