What Does It Mean...

To miss New Orleans?

With a bow to those who have withstood and risen above the tradgedy of Katrina, please enjoy the small victories and celebrations that have emerged from the rubble of my favorite second home -

Music and festivals are on the road to recovery...

But not all goes so well...

These are current or very recent photos. You be the judge...

And then there would be the politicians...

Always around to make a show or shake a hand, but what kind of progress can they claim?

Mary Landreiu at Jazz Fest...

And Kathleen, Ray and Jesse bond at Nagin's reelection ceremonies.