Katrina

What's left of hurricane Katrina is working its way toward Pittsburgh as I type. We're braced for a wet and windy afternoon and evening, but certainly nothing like what the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have already experienced. My prayers go out to all of them in the wake of the devastation.

I received a handful of email messages from my friend Sheryl, who now lives in Baton Rouge and who also posted her pre- and post-hurricane concerns on her blog. I haven't heard from her since early Monday morning, so am assuming that she is still without electricity. When you get a chance to read this, Sheryl, know that you've been in my thoughts and prayers. And drop a line to let me know how you're doing!