Remembering Katrina

ByNalts

I made this as therapy months after Katrina. Turns out there are plenty of versions that use the Randy Newman song.

Today’s the 1-year-anniversary of the storm. Have things improved?

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ByNalts

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ByNalts

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ByNalts

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