A break from Katrina

I've been glued to Katrina coverage this past week. I don't remember when I was last so entralled by a news event -- probably 9/11.

It's just so tragic from so many directions -- the poor getting stranded, the government being inept, Bush being an especial ass, politians congradulating one another. I read a really great blog piece with some socioeconomic thoughts here.

Every once in a while I need a break from the tragedy of the hurrican and I've taking to noodling around on Craigslist NOLA, particularly the temporary housing pages. There's something very soothing about all those people all over the place offering their RVs and spare bedrooms to the victims of the hurricane, offering to drive half way across the country to pick them up.

For a more comic form of relief, we headed out to the Berea Oktoberfest today to see the Dachshund races. If you ever get the chance to see such a sight, I highly recommend it. Especially after a couple steins of beer. Not only did the dogs race (about 10 feet), they also competed in costume contests. Stay tuned for pictures.