Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras, everyone!

*offers King Cake with purple, green, and gold sugar crystals on top*

Webpages for Jessica

At right, I've added two links to webpages that have been created in memory of my friend Jessica. The Blogger page has pictures, and the Facebook page has links to news articles relating to her death.

You never think it will happen to someone you know

I found out a couple of hours ago that a woman I know, Jessica, was stabbed to death in her own home over the weekend. She used to be a grad student here in my department, and she was one of my officemates two years ago. I didn't know her well, but I liked her.

They say if you live in New Orleans long enough, you'll know someone who will be a victim of violent crime. I was hoping I wouldn't live here that long.