Memories on Doorsteps
Cobalt Glasses with Disposable Camera, Film Roll, and China Shard
The first time I visited Oak Blvd. in Waveland, I was inspired to stop and get out of my vehicle and introduce myself (something I don't normally do as I'm fairly shy) to a lady sitting by her drive in the humid August sun one year after Katrina. She was tending to a few flowers which had announced themselves beautifully within the overgrown Katrina-wracked yard and from that moment, we have been in touch. I have visited her and her mother each time I have been to the coast and wouldn't miss the chance to chat with them for anything.
Considering all the "things" Katrina removed from people's lives, friendships seemed to grow in place of things. Like little tokens lying on the doorsteps to a lost home, friendships sprouted from devastation and took away some of the pain. I have made some wonderful friends because of Katrina and though I lost a dream I had because of her, these friends are a beauty that can't be washed away.
Windows to Memories
Blue Daze
Songs in the Key of Loss
Slide Show
Blue Catfish
Table Saw
Box of Dreams
Beautiful Past
Montreal
Memory Shards
Wallet with Blue
Honra A Tu Padre
The first time I visited Oak Blvd. in Waveland, I was inspired to stop and get out of my vehicle and introduce myself (something I don't normally do as I'm fairly shy) to a lady sitting by her drive in the humid August sun one year after Katrina. She was tending to a few flowers which had announced themselves beautifully within the overgrown Katrina-wracked yard and from that moment, we have been in touch. I have visited her and her mother each time I have been to the coast and wouldn't miss the chance to chat with them for anything.
Considering all the "things" Katrina removed from people's lives, friendships seemed to grow in place of things. Like little tokens lying on the doorsteps to a lost home, friendships sprouted from devastation and took away some of the pain. I have made some wonderful friends because of Katrina and though I lost a dream I had because of her, these friends are a beauty that can't be washed away.
Windows to Memories
Blue Daze
Songs in the Key of Loss
Slide Show
Blue Catfish
Table Saw
Box of Dreams
Beautiful Past
Montreal
Memory Shards
Wallet with Blue
Honra A Tu Padre
Labels: Katrina, lost and found, memories, MS, Waveland
2 Comments:
I heard of Hurricane Katrina from the news (I live in England). I am glad to see you are documenting the aftermath.
Sad to see what look likes a very old piece of slate with an inscription has been shattered. These hurricanes are no respectors of lives or memories.
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