Pet de Kat Krewe Raises Money For The Red Cross: Steve Apple, New Orleanian and founder of the Pet de Kat krewe, wants you to know how to donate to the Red Cross and get a funky krewe shirt.
Until the end of the year, Pet de Kat Krewe donates profits from the sales of the brand new t-shirts to American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund, assisting victims of Hurricane Wilma, Rita and Katrina. Your support is especially meaningful this holiday season. How about an alternative Christmas present in the name of a friend or relative?
“The 2006 shirt was designed by krewe founder and hurricane Katrina victim, Steve Apple. Apple came up with this design to project a positive image, with a bright sunny colorful design on the front and a cool Pet de Kat Krewe signature logo on the back.”
Click here for more information on the t-shirt and the krewe.
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An Evacuation Survey: (thanks, txyankee!) SciGuy at the Houston Chronicle wants to know what you thought of the Katrina and Rita evacuation experience. Although the survey is Houston-centered and a bit politically-motivated, it is crucial for the local government to discuss hurricane evacuation and, quite frankly, make it a key election issue. If hurricanes are to increase in number and intensity, Houston had better expedite the creation of a more viable evacuation plan for its residents, and prepare for yet more evacuees from other states.
Again, any tool that gets us thinking about what went well, what didn’t and how to communicate these opinions to your elected representatives is a good thing. Here is a direct link to the survey.
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Mardi Gras 2006 Explained: Yes, Mardi Gras season is four days shorter this year. Here is the latest schedule. Keep checking back for updates.
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Bohemian Armadillo Is Open: The owner of Marigny bed-and-breakfast, Bohemian Armadillo, was interviewed on NPR’s Weekend Edition this morning. Rachel Walton and her husband, temporary residents of Austin, TX, are on their way back to rebuild their business and to spend Christmas in New Orleans.
Ms. Walton (who also runs a blog!) expressed that, despite her physical and financial loss, she feels lucky to live in New Orleans. Her husband and she plan to use their Christmas decorations and lights to do up their courtyard. If all goes as planned, I may spend Christmas Eve with friends in the Marigny and will attempt get pictures of the new Bohemian Armadillo.
