drunken librarians in relax-fit jeans

Now that I've got your attention! For those of you who don't know, I was in New Orleans last week for the American Library Association conference. It was the first major convention to go there post-Katrina. It was a very emotional experience, and I've been trying to find a way to publicly express that. But words have failed me, so I'll just pass on this article which does capture a lot of what I felt there. It's a little long, but I ask that you read all the way to the end.
http://www.nola.com/rose/t-p/index.ssf?/base/living-0/115138792210710.xml&coll=1

The city still needs our help and they need to not be forgotten. If you see a chance to help, please do so. It's not "fixed" yet.

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I don't know why that cut came out twice. Just call me Dr. Fumbles McStupid.