New Orleans

I have visited New Orleans and Mississippi every year since hurricane Katrina hit in August, 2005. With each visit I see improvement, however it’s much slower than it should be.

Below are photos from the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. New house construction is alive and houses have been renovated and are lived in. However, I would guess that less than 5% is occupied.

In the last photo I’m with my friend Eleanor Jones at her daughter’s wedding in Gulfport, Mississippi. Eleanor ran the distribution center during the crazy Katrina aftermath in De Lisle.

Please visit Southern Mississippi and New Orleans for their fabulous food, music and people. You’ll have a great time.