My Adventure

I have been working on the Gulf Coast for the last few weeks in response to the oil spill. The media has potrayed the events so much differently than I have seen them. The news shows picture after picture of oiled and dead pelicans. The locals say that they are the only bird not smart enough to get out. The beaches in Mississippi are white and beautiful. They are also completely vacant. No tourists in site. I visited a local gift shop yesterday that sold local seafood and trinkets. Everything was 40% off. She said they would probably have to close unless the word got out soon that the beaches are clean. The news has also blown up the tropical storm depression noting that it may cause more oil to wash up on the beaches, further hurting the local economy. Very sad, I bought a silver deviled egg holder. Which is probably the last thing I want to fly home with, but I was not going to leave empy handed. When a tarball is reported on the beach they have a crew of 60 people to clean it up. It takes one person.
I have learned and seen a lot on this adventure, but can't wait to get home. I am definately in the count down mode. I can't wait to snuggle up to my kids and husband. It is nice to live in an alternative world and life, if for not other reason than to appreciate the life you have that much more. Taylor, Nolan, and Jessy I love you guys to the moon and back again, and will be home soon!