shipperx | The Frivolous and the Not So Frivolous

I was encouraged to read nearly 1,700 jobs for evacuees posted locally . Of course it's only a tiny fraction of what's needed, but re-establishing life takes place on a local level and this is a practical way for local businesses to help. Also, state and local schools opening to increasing numbers of evacuees .

On a far, far more fivolous note (but this is the South and it's football season...and some vestiges of normal life have positive psychological impact). LSU (Louisiana State University- for those outside the SEC) is still playing Arizona State this weekend. The game was originally to be played in Baton Rouge but has been moved to Arizona. Old Miss had offered their stadium to LSU. Arizona paid for LSU's team transportation and lodging and will donate all proceeds from the game to hurricane victims. Next week the intention remains for the University of Tennessee to play LSU in Baton Rouge (Go LSU Tigers... 'cause Tennessee is EVIL! ...heh.)

Southern Mississippi still intends to play University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa tomorrow. They had evacuated (and have remained) at the University of Memphis since the hurricane. Last week there were people taking donations to the Red Cross at every entrance to the stadium. I'm sure they will this week as well.

And my ankle is still sprained. The swelling has mostly gone away, but the ankle is still bruised (behind and below) and very tender. Still have it wrapped in ace bandage and sport tape as I hobble instead of walk. And, yeah, I've worn flipflops (even to work) since I fell.