tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5896973636219085183.post-47808288742548322962007-08-18T10:59:00.000-07:002007-08-18T11:04:47.068-07:00Bret Muter eloquently <a href="http://blogs.udall.gov/2007/07/life-still-aint-easy-in-big-easy.html">described in words</a> the scene we encountered as we toured the homes of Juana Ibanez and her next door neighbor on the 4th of July, almost two years after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans.<br /><br /><br />Here are some of the images.<br /><br /><br /><center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007081401"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=310750&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_310750"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Morriskudall-TwoYearsLaterNewOrleans475.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_310750(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Morriskudall-TwoYearsLaterNewOrleans475.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Morriskudall-TwoYearsLaterNewOrleans475.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_310750(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /> <br /><br />Katrina is no longer in the eye of the mainstream media, but there is still much work left undone, and more need there than I have ever encountered. We were truly inspired by Juana's optimism about rebuilding the house where she grew up, whether it takes a second story with a turret, boat, and all.<br /><br />We feel so touched that Juana showed us her city, and that she and her husband opened their homes to us. We wish her and her neighbors the best of luck rebuilding their homes and community.<br /><br />By: Jen BaldwinElinoreply@blogger.com