Lilacs and Hurricanes in August

We've had lots of rain in August which is unusual and yesterday I noticed that my lilac bushes were blooming again. I've never seen them bloom more than once a season. It was a nice little surprise, I love lilacs.

Speaking of rain, almost all of the peeps I know down in New Orleans got out. Some family members (mainly cousins) live there and they all left. My aunt also has a house on Grand Isle, who knows if it is still standing. However, one of my friends, the Algerian Fool stayed behind and got drunk. This is typical AF behavior, he has no sense. His gf (and my friend) left on Sat and urged him to go, but he stayed behind. She last talked to him on Mon morning and things were ok then, but who knows. The phones are down so can't contact him. I refuse to be too worried about someone who deliberately defies common sense and warnings. He's on his own. (That said, I'm sure he's actually fine, but would like to hear from him, the damned fool).

I've seen the pix of NO and can only hope that things will eventually get back on track. My beloved Big Easy can roll with most things, but this was the worst it's had to take.

Lucinda Williams - Crescent City

"Everybody's had a few
Now they're talking about who knows who
I'm going back to the Crescent City
Where everything's still the same
This town has said what it has to say
Now I'm after that back highway
And the longest bridge I've ever crossed over Pontchartrain
Tu le ton temps that's what we say
We used to dance the night away
Me and my sister me and my brother
We used to walk down by the river
Mama lives in Mandeville
I can hardly wait until
I can hear my Zydeco and laissez le bon ton roulet
And take rides in open cars
My brother knows where the best bars are
Let's see how these blues'll do in the town where the good times stay
Tu le ton temps that's all we say
We used to dance the night away
Me and my sister me and my brother
We used to walk down by the river"