Katrina's Sixth Anniversary

Lots of to-do around town this weekend, between the beautiful-but-hot weather and the sixth anniversary of Katrina.  The local Chamber of Commerce put on the third annual "New Day in the Bay" street party downtown yesterday, and the first bar & restaurant on the beachfront – aptly named Hurricane Hunters – had a "soft" pre-opening.  Then I was off to a yard party at a neighbor's place.  Very much a "man, I am glad to still be alive" and "yeah, and let's make the most of it!" vibe to all the proceedings.