Tomorrow I get to play with Emma and Morgan while their parents are off doing civilized things. Emma and I will have sushi. Morgan and I will play on the new swing set with Emma. 'Had my first real phone conversation with Emma tonight: She talked without constant prodding, and asked me questions, e.g. "you're coming with Morgan tomorrow?" and " You'll come to my house and play on my new swingset" etc. Very cool.

I find what's going on in the Gulf coast after Katrina to be incomprehensible. I've given money, but it seems an inadequate and unsatisfying response.
What if each of us could sponsor a family? I have a big house with lots of room and food. I have a good job and could relocate a family here for a while. What do you think? If you have any connection to a charitable org looking for such support, let me know, please.

Zack's High School baseball coach received this when he returned from Summer break. Bravo Zack!