A Note from Sparky:

Hello Readers.

I can't say that a whole lot of interesting things have been going on in my life recently. It's mostly same old, same old for me. So I don't think I'll use this post to update you on my life. I'll use this post to pass on some useful information.

The people of New Orleans, as well as the entire state of Louisiana, are suffering in ways unimaginable. They have nothing. No homes, no jobs, no food or shelter, clothing, water... Nothing. All they have is the prayers and generosity of those with the luck to have warm beds, microwave pizza and cash to spare. Any time help is needed, anywhere in the world, CANADIANS, like me, have stepped up to the plate, offering anything they can, from money, to food, to blood. If YOU would like to help the people of New Orleans, or Anyone in a time of tragedy and loss such as this, here are my top 3 ways to do so:

-The Canadian Red Cross: A lot of people don't like giving money. I don't, really, I like to be able to give blankets and food. BUT monetary donations are NECESSARY to cover costs of things like water and transportation and medicine.

-ONE.org Blog: This site provides a listing of at least 2 dozen organizations helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Katerina

-Canadian Blood Services: PLEASE: If you want to give blood, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Blood has to be properly stored, and DOES EXPIRE. In times like this, generous people line up to give blood, and storage can become an issue. Also, if too much is given at once, blood can expire BEFORE it can be used, and then it must be thrown out.

-[Edited to Add:] CanadaHelps.org: This was found on the Royal Bank's webpage. Another way to donate.

If you can't donate using any of these methods (I don't have credit/paypal accounts, and I can't give blood a)because of the tattoo, and b)because the fingerprick knocked me unconcious...), head to your local:
-Zellers
-WalMart
-Bank (pretty much any)

Most of these places have signs up saying that you can tell the cashier to add $X.XX to your purchase to help those in New Orleans.

And, if you feel like giving tangeable items, I would suggest donating canned goods to your LOCAL food bank. I know for a fact that most foodbanks are stretched year round. It's still helping your neighbors, they're just closer to home.

Lastly, most of you know that I'm not "religious" persey, but I would ask that everyone who happens across this little speck on the web take a moment and send good thoughts to the victems, the rescue workers, the missing, the lost, and the families of all of the above. Brainwaves are still waves.

Thanks.