Katrina

Disasters like hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes put our lives in perspective. For all of us who have homes, family and friends close by, let us be thankful and humble. For those who have friends or family in the path of the destruction, hope is a lifeline against despair.

For all of us, a donation to the Red Cross or other charity is probably the least we can do, be it ever so small. I can't do much, I'm in the middle of moving with lots of expenses, I'm on a fixed income and I have to ask for donations myself to keep my website up but I will be sending what I can. And if you do donate to the Red Cross, please do not earmark it for a specific use--they will certainly need the money for the next disaster if for some reason they can't use your funds for this one.

Let us all remember what being human means and show compassion for the less fortunate.

- Erin Halfelven