Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own
breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an
appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is
raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom.
Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of the Pelican
as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us
to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry
our successes and zest for living to future generations.
Images of Old Town Slidell & the Results of a 6-8 foot Storm Surge
The small city of Slidell, Louisiana, which is north of Lake Pontchartrain, suffered a 6 to 8 ft tidal surge even though it
lies approximately fives miles inland of the lake.
Slidell used to have 5,200 acres of a vast wetland estuary buffering hurricane tidal surges. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, and politically connected land developers such as
St. Tammany Parish
Council President Kevin Davis. Slidell now has the Eden Isles
Oak Harbor and Lakeshore
Estate subdivisions piled up with tons and
tons and tons of hurricane Katrina flood
damaged property.
The question is
what did Eden Isle look like before the Corps of Engineers and
the land developers got their hands on it?
In the images shown below you can see the result of a 8 foot high storm surge in a house.
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