Today's second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina brings with it an avalanche of coverage of the storm. It will be everywhere from blogathons to day long TV specials to political events and national rememberance (we hope). This can be great for raising awareness of the current state of recovery in the Crescent City, but it can also be really bad for those of us living here and still trying to survive. If you need someone to talk to because the stress of this day is to much don't shut down and let the anxiety get to you. United Way has setup a special national crisis hotline that is available 24x7 for anyone in need of any kind of help. (Including jobs, meals, childcare as well as counseling.) If you call 2-1-1 from any land line in the city you will be immediately directed to some one who can help. Cell phone users should call (504) 269-2673 instead. Remember you don't have to go through this alone. There is someone who can help. Learn more about this program on the local United Way site.

What's going on here? Why am I posting so much? Today, in honor of Katrina I am attempting another 24 hour 24 post blogathon.