Tracy you are marvelous, you were so wonderful on the mic! You know what needs to be said and done, don't worry about it.

The minute I left the Playa and turned the radio on to hear the facts about NOLA, I started to cry because it was confusing to my senses all that we were doing over the past week and all that those people were trying to survive -- there was no words to describe how it felt.

I had friends I needed to come home and track down. I felt bad for partying and not rushing back sooner, it felt wrong, but the world feels wrong no matter what -- when there is a great loss. But all one can do is hold on tight and believe that joys will survive and to do that smiles need to be shared again and the Disgusting Spectacle has the power to do that and the power to bring people together!!

On Oct. 1st an Art Car fest was/IS planned for Baton Rouge, a friend who has a home in NOLA and has family debated on what to do since he was scheduled to participate, was given the option to not go BUT has decided to go and do what he could, loading up supplies in a truck and going to carry on as planned -- An Art Car parade in an area where they are stealing gas? does that make sense? a noise picking machine, does that make sense? maybe not to those who can't see it but for the people who get to see something so magical in a place of chaos -- they will remember.

Just getting people to step up and participate is a big contribution. Anything that enormous, absurd, and totally non-commecially driven has got to do something to push people out of their comfort zone. Maybe it is totally nonsensical, but it sure put a big smile on a lot of faces. I heard so many positive comments. It was a real privilege to be a part of it. I suppose it's pretty trite to bring up "The Children", but it was a real thrill to see those kids' faces light up when they drove the finger.