I came across this article a few days ago. As I started to read it, I hesitated a little to get too optimistic about the recovery of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina. The entire event, situation, and way in which it was dealt with has been disappointing. Yet, I can't lie that part of me feels like there are forces at work to rebuild this beautiful city and this major force is the community that lives there. My favorite part of this article is a response to the question, "why would people rebuild their homes directly under a previously ruined levee?" The response, "We all gotta live where our hearts are." I believe in this statement. I have known this to be true of myself for as long as I can remember. Home is where my heart is....and where I can dance, dance, dance!
Article: New Orleans: Second Life and Second Line
