This was the tastiest food, prepared by Mrs. Young's Aunt Pearlina and niece Pearline.

Devastation in the Lower Ninth Ward.
Photo by Ross Goodman.

The finest food on the planet, cooked and served at Aunt Pearlina's place.

Saturday night before we leave

Here it is Saturday night, and I'm packing. Graham called today to ask if he should bring a hammer or other tools, and I'm sure everyone else is worrying about similar things -- trying not to forget a bar of soap, etc. etc.

It's my prayer that all our preparations will go well, and that our travels will be safe.