On my way into work this morning, I was listening to the radio and caught an interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on KSAC. It hit me hard, because despite what you hear from other interviews and press conferences, you could hear the frustration and desperation in his voice – someone who is at the scene and is trying to deal with the catastrophe at the ground level.

At first, it didn’t occur to me to post anything about the disaster, because it wasn’t exactly a local story. But, I’m sure all of our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering along the Gulf Coast. I would encourage anyone and everyone to try and help out anyway they can, if even by way of a donation to the Red Cross (1-800-HELP-NOW) or another appropriate relief organization.