May 19, 2008 7:48PM
Symbols of New Orleans
By Alexis Glick
It’s just about 6 p.m. and I am now on my way back home from New Orleans. It has been such a busy and exciting couple of days. I arrived in New Orleans at noon yesterday and now I am en route to Dallas on my way back to New York. Flying to and from New Orleans on direct flights was impossible. The flights were booked solid. I had to fly through Houston on my way down.
So time for honest observations and behind the scenes gossip!!! 
First of all, I finally had the pleasure of meeting Greta Van Susteren. I’m a big fan! Think she’s a great interviewer and has a natural curiosity that makes her a terrific journalist. She’s very cool and I admire her incredibly strong work ethic! If you haven’t seen her blog, check it out.
Second, I’m glad that I got to go back to New Orleans, even if it was only for 24 hours. There is something so special about this city. I know this is going to sound strange but the environment and the way people communicate and embrace one another reminds me of living in New York City after 9/11. It’s clear that their lives have changed. Hurricane Katrina will always be a part of them. They’re very humble and very gracious. They are doing all that they can to rebuild and they welcome tourists with such warmth. They have this spirit and energy that says we’re going to rise up and be stronger, even if it takes us ten years to get there.
On Friday, before I arrived in New Orleans, I interviewed the newly elected Governor Bobby Jindal. What a superb person! What he has accomplished in four months is unthinkable! He has so much energy and enthusiasm. He is a man on a mission! He reminds me of the Energizer Bunny….he keeps going and going and going. Depsite all the rumors and speculation, I don’t think McCain will select him as his vice presidential candidate. Jindal is the newly elected chief executive of the state and the Crescent City needs his full attention. He brings hope and optimism, the business knowledge and drive to create and encourage business development. The greatest risk he has is that he doesn’t continue to deliver at the pace that he has been delivering. As far as I can see, the people are thrilled to have him as governor.
The story that touched me the most and the one that I will never forget was meeting Carmel, a driver with Carey, a local car company. He was an older gentleman. Had the most honest eyes and warmest disposition. He told me stories about his family. He has eleven kids and thirty seven grandchildren! He grew up in New Orleans. It’s home for him. After the hurricane, his family spread out to find new jobs, new homes and proper schooling for their kids. None of his family members have returned back to New Orleans — they remain in places like Atlanta, Houston and Baton Rouge. They now spend only holidays together.
Carmel’s story is the norm now in New Orleans. Families, generations of families that lived down the block from one another now live hundreds of miles away from one another. They have created new lives and put down new roots. It’s sad to see the change. For the ones that came home, family is about making new friends and creating new families. Together, they hope they can bring New Orleans back. I know they will!!
Comment by Pam in PA
May 19th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Hi Alexis!
I’m peeking in for a look-see……Greta sent me!! We love her over at Gretawire!!
Have a great week!
Comment by texasranger
May 19th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
well,
seeing that i am the only one here-i may be in shock.lol but i’m glad to see glick and greta made a safe trip from new orleans and if you just met greta good for you,you should be great friends so good luck in your future quests.
Comment by Nancy, No. Calif
May 19th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Hi there, You went the long way around to get back and forth to New Orleans. Glad you had a good time and that you got to meet Greta. I am on Greta’s blog everyday and I agree with you that Greta is a wonderful interviewer.
Greta said to say that she sent us here to your blog!
Nancy
Comment by Shannon in Louisiana
May 19th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Greta told me to come and say HELLO! So…
HELLO!!!
Comment by Anna
May 19th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Enjoyed your article!
I read it on Greta’s blog, and just wanted to
tell you good job, and I’m sorry you had to
do the layovers in Texas. Hope you come back
sometime when you have a chance to visit some….
I promise, it’s better than the airports!!
Comment by dave
May 19th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Thanks for the signed picture today at the NCTA.
I also found it interesting talking to the many cab drivers the past few days and hearing their stories since Katrina. It seems like usual our goverment over reacted and tried to fix the issue by throwing money at it w/o a real plan ( Iraq?). Many I talked to are still frustrated by the red tape to rebuild their lives. there is alot of bitterness towards the fact so many recieved money w/o deserving it while others who did are still waiting.
Comment by Dick Morris's Toupee
May 20th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Hello doll! Greta said for me to drop by! Isn’t she a sweetie? lol
Comment by dogtired
May 20th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Hello Ms Glick,
Glad you got to meet Greta on your trip to New Orleans.
She asked us on her blog to come over and say Hello.
So….Hello!!! Glad you had a good trip.Have a great day!
Comment by T.
May 20th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Hello…..Greta sent us!!!!!!!
Comment by susan
May 20th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Greta said to say hi?
Comment by Alec Wasserman
May 20th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Greta sent us to your site to post a comment. I see you need some help here. There appears to be no comments. Sorry I cant watch your show but Comcast in CT has no Fox Business : (. But I would watch if I could…Have a nice day and week.
Alec
Comment by Jillian
May 20th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Hi….
Greta told us about your blog and said it was worth a look. She was once again correct…So you are impressed with Governor Bobby Jindal. He has been naamed as being on McCain’s short list for possible VP’s..Do you find him that impressive? He would bring youth to the ticket for sure…Any thoughts on him as a posible McCain VP?…Good luck with your blog…jillian in West Virginia
Comment by Jackie in Alabama
May 20th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Hey there Alexix so, You met Our Greta. I know that had to be an ultimate experience! I’m from Mobile and have been to NO many times. Both before and after Katrina. I truly do wish You Luck and I shall be back to visit you again. A Truly amazing City with the most awesome food any where, You lucky Lady! Off to bed I go, Be Safe!
Comment by Dianne
May 20th, 2008 at 12:11 am
I am a big Greta fan and she sent us to your blog to say Hi. Your blog was very interesting so I may check in again. Glad you got to meet Greta and found her as nice as her fans do.
Comment by Angela
May 20th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Hi Alexis
Greetings from Greta’s blog. She said to come over here to say HI !! So funny that I see you posting the same thing for people to go visit Greta. Did you two plan this? lol
Now that I’ve found your blog, I’ll be sure to come back again to check it out when I have more time. Maybe you can give us Greta fans the scoop and tell us if she behaved herself when she was in New Orleans. I’m convinced she’s a party girl at heart but still would love to hear the gossip! lol
Bye for now….
Angela
Comment by La
May 20th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Louisiana was really hit hard by both Katrina and Rita. Glad to see it recovering and under strong leadership.
Greta says for all her readers to tell you Hi, so “Hi”!
La in TX
Comment by bob&lee
May 20th, 2008 at 12:18 am
hi, greta asked us to come read your article and leave a message.
nice article, I hope they do continue to re-build even if it takes years.
Comment by Barron Moore
May 20th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Alexis,
Greta said to come over here and check out your site. Here is hoping for a safe trip home for you.
The Barron
Comment by Mari Gallardo
May 20th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Hi Alexis, Greta ask us to write you , how was your flight. it is nice to meet Greta’s colleagues, Im glad you got to go back to New Orleans they need all the help they can get, we went thru New Orleans and Bilouxi in February and it was still quite a mess. I am glad the journalist keep it on the front burner, keep up the good work. mari
Comment by Skippy
May 20th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Sorry you had so much trouble traveling. Greta said she made it with a nonstop flight.
We are saying Hi from Greta.
Comment by izzyb
May 20th, 2008 at 12:19 am
What an uplifting article - especially after all of the doom and gloom we have read about New Orleans. Thank you.
Comment by NURSERATCHET
May 20th, 2008 at 12:20 am
HEY ALEXIS, HAVE YOU SEEN GRETA? HEARD SHE WAS FLYING HOME FROM NEW ORLEANS TODAY. DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE HER THERE?
Comment by kk
May 20th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Greta sent me over to say hi and she also said on her blog that she got a direct flight home….lol
Comment by bob&lee
May 20th, 2008 at 12:21 am
hi greta sent us
Comment by Evandro
May 20th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Cómo está usted Senorita? De dónde es usted?
Quisiera bailar conmigo?
Esta Mujer Greta Van Susteren Bueno
Mucho gusto Encantado
Salud!
Comment by Amy
May 20th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Hi Alexis,
Greta sent me over. She says Hi. Did you know she had a better flight then you? Oh well. Have a great night.
Comment by BombsBrustingInAir
May 20th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Lived in NOLO for 3 yrs back in the 80’s. I hope Gov Jindal will guide the restoration of NOLO absent of corruption. I have my doubts of the current Mayor. Well will see what happens. I’m pulling for Jindal
Comment by Pete
May 20th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Greta sent me.
But in all seriousness. Prior to Katrina always spent a week in July of each year in NO. Spent hours driving thru and just looking. Spent the evenings in the Garden district and French Quarter. The atmosphere all over the city was like no other I’ve ever seen in my life. Traveled the Pearl by boat many times and was astounded by the absolute beauty. I truly hope that it will return in all of it’s former glory.
Comment by teresa
May 20th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Greta said for us to drop by and say hello, so here I am…..lol.
Have a great night
Teresa
Comment by Kelly
May 20th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Hello Alexis from a gretawire blogger! Great story about the spirit of New Orleans and their determination to bring that city back to greatness.
Comment by Gretawire reader
May 20th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Hi, Greta sent me to read your blog.
Comment by texasranger
May 20th, 2008 at 12:28 am
great sent me over
to say hello—hello!! glad you met greta-you will be glad-from what i can tell,shes a real down to earth person-i wish you good luck on your new friendship-and next time ride her airplane-you’ll get home faster.lol
Comment by Babs
May 20th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hi Alexis, I am a Gretawire blogger and enjoyed hearing about the New Orleans trip from your point of view. Greta said to let you know that the airlines are confused on their geography. Houston and Dallas to travel between New York and New Orleans?? I live in North Texas, so I know that is wrong!!
Comment by Sam McCall
May 20th, 2008 at 12:37 am
According to Greta your flight didn’t work out to well for you. Sorry you had a hard time getting back to NY. I wish the people well who went through Hurricane Katrina and I hope they can put their lives back together. It’s a horrible thing that happened to them and I hope this never has to happen again to anyone. God Bless all of them.
So it was your first time meeting Greta? I feel like I’ve known her for a long time now just being a blogger on her blog. I watch her show every night or most nights. I think she is cool. I want to meet her. I actually sent her an e-mail telling her how exciting I think her job is and that I wanted it. Like that’s really going to happen but I just wanted to share that.
Bye for now
Sam from Greta’s Blog
Comment by EBS
May 20th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Aloha, Greta said to drop by and say HI. said she had nice time there, glad shes back. wouldnt want her to miss THE FLIMFLAM man in ORE. i’ll check you again later tyvm.
Comment by Me
May 20th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Well…there! I’m here cause Greta said to be, so there!! La li la la la la! Oh, just go with it! Enjoy! Luv ya, Alexis!!
Comment by Van
May 20th, 2008 at 12:42 am
Greta sent me here from her blog to say hello.
Very interesting about your observations in New Orleans and the wonderful spirit of the people there after all they have been through. They are truly heros in their own way.
Comment by Jace In CA
May 20th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Hi Alexis! Greetings from a GretaWire reader!! Enjoyed your blog - glad I stopped by!
Comment by Barb in Florida
May 20th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Greta sent me. We love Greta. You have a neat blog. Put it on my favorite list so I will be back. Greta had a better flight today even if she was delayed. You should try her travel agent. LOL
Comment by Elaine Carole Davis
May 20th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Greta sent me here. I have to agree with you in your comments about Greta. I hope we do not forget the people of New Orleans. They will need our help for generations.
Comment by Kathy Hoell
May 20th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Greetings from a Greta fan.
Comment by Debra-Reno
May 20th, 2008 at 12:54 am
Hello,
I am getting caught up in Greta’s blog and followed her command to check out your site.
Thank you for your take on New Orleans.
Comment by reeltexas
May 20th, 2008 at 12:54 am
I am just stopping in to say hi! I am a Gretawire Blogger.
Comment by DARLA jEAN fIETSCH
May 20th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I so enjoyed the story about Carmel. Sad to see family’s split up. I am so fortunate to have my family so close.
Oh by the way Greta Sent me to this blog. I will add it to my bookmarks.
Comment by Catherine-FL
May 20th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Greta spoke highly of you so I wanted to stop in and check your site. I do hope New Orleans will recover as it has always been a fascinating city. The stories like you told of Carmel are just one of many that will bring tears to your eyes and make you so appreciate of your own life. Best Wishes from a Greta Blogger.
Catherine
Comment by Marci Butchofsky
May 20th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Must agree with Greta. She is nearly always correct. Learn your lesson and apologize to Greta…you will sleep better
Regards,
Marci
Comment by Jobe N. Statum III
May 20th, 2008 at 1:16 am
I am also a Greta fan and love New Orleans. I just hope they do not rebuild the “underwater” slums as they are doomed to be flooded again.
Be well. Be blessed.
Jobe
Comment by Debra Harrington
May 20th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Hi Alexis,
Greta ask us to email you. I don’t really know you, but hello. I hope your trip is going well, and you get to your destination without incident.
Comment by Allen Grant
May 20th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Greta sent me here!
Comment by Alice
May 20th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I too am going to New Orleans this week to visit my grandchildren. They were displaced after Katrina as was much of my family. Most are back, rebuilding their homes and their lives. I have returned many times since Katrina and each time I have seen progress. It is a long effort but well worth it. New Orleans is a very special place. I have also met Bobby Jindal. We were eating char grilled oysters at Drago’s in Metairie. He was with his family and they are lovely people. He has a vision for the State and is a most refreshing change from the usual Louisiana politics. The future of New Orleans and Louisiana is bright. Laissez les bon temps roulez!
Comment by FlyingStorm
May 20th, 2008 at 1:20 am
I use to live in New Orleans. Right off the lake thier. I lived thier only one year but it is a beautiful city. Im happy to hear they have someone now that can actually govern. And I would like to see New Orleans play the Lakers in the finals. But I still will go for lakers coz I live here now. I just like to say if you havent been to mardi gras it too is wonderful. Anyways, I hope you plan a little early for your next flight. Maybe you wont have to take to many routes. And as for Greta, I think she is wonder woman. LoL
Comment by STORMCHASER
May 20th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Hi there…..Greta said to say hi…Ya know flying home to differant places before you get to where tou want to get..is like the old wagon train days…Wagon Train..hmmmm
Remember the “ole ranger??” Sure you do….he not only road the wagon’s but was an instructor on how to “TAKE A WALL DOWN”!!
zzzzzzzzzzzz goodnight!
Comment by Judi
May 20th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Not everybody gets a chance to see Houston — even through a jet’s tiny window. Actually, with the price of a plane ticket today, I would rather enjoy taking the scenic route; more for the buck, so to speak.
BTW, Greta sent me here from her blog. I’m a big fan of Greta’s, as well. She said to visit you, so I did. My kids should mind this well.
Judi
Comment by George
May 20th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Alexis,
Read your Symbols of New Orleans, it was very nice. I was to you from Greta Van Susteren with Fox News. I think it was very nice of her to ask us to check out your web site.
Comment by Ariana
May 20th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Hi Alexis, I’m here at the behest of Greta, and all I can say is I hope my flight on Saturday isn’t that late. I have to get to a party in Chicago.
I would love to get down to New Orleans, I spent quite a bit of time in Baton Rouge, but didn’t make that last hour down. Hope things are going better down there now.
Comment by Gale M.S. in CO.
May 20th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Hi Alexis, I was just browsing around the web and stumbled on your blog. You seem to be good at what you do, nice work. How exciting for you to meet Greta Van Susteren she is my #1 favorite on fox news. I remember when Greta covered Hurricane Katrina right after it happened, it was awesome. Greta likes New Orleans, I think it’s because she likes Jazz. Did you see her interview with B.B. King? If you missed, it was cool. Greta just had an interview with Laura Bush and Jena that was sweet; it seems Greta is very well liked at the White House. Greta went there for Easter. I wish On the Record with Greta Van Susteren sold copies of the shows, I would love to have a copy of Greta going to the White House with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne! Did you know Ozzy and Sharon gave Greta a cat and Greta named the cat Ozzy! How cool is that!!! Greta really loves animals, sometimes she will post pictures of her pets on GretaWire, you should see that, people love it!!!
Alexis, I just wanted to take time and let you know that I like your writing and again nice work.
Well I have to go now, and watch On the Record with Greta Van Susteren; I missed the first one tonight.
TTFN!
Comment by Greta Says...
May 20th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Just stopped in to say hi via Greta Wire!
Comment by Beverly
May 20th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Alexis - Welcome to GretaWire - we’re always glad to meet one of Greta’s new best friends - come see us again.
Comment by Stewart Hansen
May 20th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Alexis,
Just thought I would stop by and say Hi. I just at Greta Van Susterens site and she said to say Hi, also.
Comment by randy
May 20th, 2008 at 1:31 am
hot hot hot alexis
Comment by Mona Lisa
May 20th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Alexis; Hi! Greta posted your link and told us to come over and say hello! Sorry about your flight trouble. I enjoyed reading your blog post! I hope to visit NOLA next year, stay at the Royal Sonesta, swing dance at “The Spotted Cat,” and visit the Degas House! If you have any other suggestions let me know!
Comment by 2-cents worth
May 20th, 2008 at 1:43 am
Greta said to pop over and say Hi. Really enjoyed your article I love New Orleans. Been several years since I have been there(pre-Katrina)so I always try to watch anything about it just to see how it may have changed.I really hope they can get the help needed to rebuild and make it better than before, too many families displaced. Thank you for the article.
Comment by Greta fan in Wyoming
May 20th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Hi Alexis,
Greta sent me to your web site. I’m glad you got to meet her. As a fan of hers, I agree she does an outstanding job and has a great personality.
Comment by Brian
May 20th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Hi Alexis!
Greta shared with us (her bloggers) how much she enjoyed meeting you in NO…hope you enjoyed it, too, and didn’t get any tatoos!
Comment by Vivian
May 20th, 2008 at 1:52 am
HI Alexis,
Greta says hello from New Orleans!
Comment by Bever;y in KY
May 20th, 2008 at 1:53 am
From your story, it sounds like the new Govenor is just what NO needs. BTW, Greta sent me here. (smile)
Comment by V
May 20th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Hi Alexis! Greta sent me over here to say hello. I don’t see any comments yet. So either no one listened to Greta or you’re moderating comments!
Comment by Janet M Merritt
May 20th, 2008 at 1:57 am
Gretawire sent me!
Comment by Mary Beth House
May 20th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Greta sent me.
Comment by Sande
May 20th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Interesting story; it is heartwarming to hear of people who have beeen dedicated enough to their city to continue with its development after Katrina. Geta is great and does such a thorough job of investigating news events. How wonderful to have an opportunity to meet her. In fact, she is directing her fans to your website.
Comment by moe thompson
May 20th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Greta sent me here…Good blog..
Comment by pony
May 20th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Alexis, Hi, I am in Texas. Greta thought she would surprise you with comments from gw. Hope we did it!
Comment by Jumbo Jim
May 20th, 2008 at 2:18 am
First time I’ve been on your blog, but I have to say Alexis, good story about New Orleans. I haven’t been there in many years, but every time I’ve gone down there I have really enjoyed myself - great people, great food, great entertainment.
And I am pretty excited about their new Governor too, Bobby Jindal (I think Louisiana needs him more than he needs the VP position right now).
Anyway, happy travels Alexis.
Jim
Oh yea, Greta says Hi!
Comment by Cathy
May 20th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Hi, Alexis, Greta sent me over. Greta is a wonderful person and has a great blog.
Comment by Ronna
May 20th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Alexis
Team up with Greta. She can get you there and back on a direct flight!
A Greta Wire fan
Comment by Kathy
May 20th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Greta Van Susteran sent me over to pass along her greetings. Nice to meet you Alexis. Hey, better luck with your flight next time, but congrats on meeting Greta. She’s a true professional who has managed to maintain a down-to-earth, easy going style that I admire very much. She treats everybody with respect, yet she isn’t afraid to be tough when she feels the need. The bonus for me is that I almost always agree with her opinions.
Again, Alexis, Hi from Greta!
Comment by Janet
May 20th, 2008 at 2:37 am
I am a Greta blogger from Alabama ….
I just wanted to say HELLO!!!!…………..
Comment by Suzy
May 20th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Carmel’s story is the norm now in New Orleans. Families, generations of families that lived down the block from one another now live hundreds of miles away from one another. They have created new lives and put down new roots. It’s sad to see the change. For the ones that came home, family is about making new friends and creating new families. Together, they hope they can bring New Orleans back. I know they will!!
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Our hopes go out to all the folks in New Orleans. I know people from all over the world do want to see the city rise up again. The rest of us at Gretas blog would love to hear individual stories from the folks of New Orleans. I know that whenever we see posts about excessive spending like the 845 Billion given to the UN by Obama we are incenced that the charity has not begun at home in places like New orleans.
Comment by pony
May 20th, 2008 at 2:44 am
I tried to get them over here they are having so much fun they are drunk on it. Ahhh, well,that’s life and that’s all there is to it!
Comment by Barbara
May 20th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Great comparision of people pulling together over Katrina and 9-11 in New Orleans and New York. Why does it take a crisis to get people to pull together?
Comment by Annita
May 20th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Hi, this is my first visit to your page, and I will be back, Greta said to tell you she send me LOL and by the way, I like Governor Bobby Jindal too, he sounds wonderful and so dedicated, too bad he won’t be a candidate for VP, but I totally understand that he is standing by his promise to rebuild his state , we need more honest and dedicated politicians like him,
greetings from Tucson
Comment by Laura in Oregon
May 20th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Hi Alexis,
Greta sent me! But I did have family and friends that went (with the church) to those devastated areas near New Arlenes and brought, buses and trailers and truck loads of food, water, clothing, bedding and tents. They traveled all the way from the Oregon Coast and gave their all to these families. The sight that met their them was unbelievable and brought tears to their eyes.
Many found that when it was time to leave they cried along with the devastated and homeless people. The people were so grateful, and they bonded and helped each other.
My post on Greta’s site would relate to this because of Cindy McCain’s causes:
I was very impressed with Cindy McCain’s causes.
A website were I read about these causes:
http://www.johnmccain.com/About/CindyBio.htm
Cindy McCain has dedicated her life to improving the lives of those less fortunate both in the United States and around the world.
As an advocate for children’s health care needs, Cindy founded and ran the American Voluntary Medical Team (AVMT) from 1988 to 1995. AVMT provided emergency medical and surgical care to impoverished children throughout the world. Cindy led 55 medical missions to third world and war-torn countries during AVMT’s seven years of existence.
Comment by Marian R
May 20th, 2008 at 2:55 am
Hello Alexis, Just stopping in to say Howdy from a Greta blogger.
Comment by gary scott
May 20th, 2008 at 2:58 am
Even before Katrina, New Orleans would be a slum outside its present location. Only the port is valuable.
Comment by Ivalon Fox
May 20th, 2008 at 3:03 am
Greta sent me…………..and I enjoyed reading your report.
Comment by Ray from AZ
May 20th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Alexis, I’m a Greta Wire blogger, and Greta, asked that we leave a blog with you.
your right a lot of Families that lived in New Orleans, are now living else where, such a here in Arizona…Have met a lot of people from there and they say they would not go back for fear of history repeating it self. To alot of them it was a harrowing experience that they would not want to repeat…
Comment by Polly Đ♥
May 20th, 2008 at 3:07 am
I’ve been to New Orleans twice and it was a wonderful city. I plan to return. Greta sent me to your blog.
Comment by Susie In Denver
May 20th, 2008 at 3:39 am
Alexis - Greta would like you to know that she enjoyed meeting you too.
Comment by Glenn Stewart
May 20th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Greta suggested that I visit your site.
Read your piece on the “symbols” of New Orleans. It has been many years since I was in New Orleans, but I remember a very unique city that never went to bed and no one was treated like a stranger. It is reassuring to learn that a dynamic leader has been uncovered in the new Governor of La. There is no other place in this country, or maybe even the world for that matter like New Orleans. Hopefully one day the saga and devastation of Katrina will be a distant memory while long time residents celebrate the reincarnation of a great city.
Comment by Annie D.
May 20th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Alexis,
Your portrait of New Orleans was as upbeat as the people and situations you describe. It was my home for 55 years, and I truly thought I would never live anywhere else. The spirit of New Orleans is unique, combined with the history, the wonderful food and the capacity of its people to show love and friendship. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
By the way, I am a loyal GretaWire fan, and she gave her bloggers a link to you, too.
Comment by Jay M
May 20th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Greta sent me here!
Comment by iamjudi/so cal
May 20th, 2008 at 4:33 am
hi alexis,
just came over from gretawire as your blog came higly recommended. glad you got a chance to go and visit new orleans also and to keep us informed.
Comment by In CA Dreamin'
May 20th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Alexis… a note from a Greta blogger; great bittersweet story about the Carey driver.
All the best,
Susan
Comment by Donna OC, CA
May 20th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Alexis, Greta asked to we comment on your blog or “Greta sent me.” Everyone watched the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans and we were saddened by the devastation. Hopefully the new Governor will help bring the city back but as the Mayor was reelected I cannot but help wonder. . . .
Why were you in New Orleans?
Comment by Scott McLeod
May 20th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Hey ya
Greta Sent me ova here!
See ya from New Zealand!
Comment by christy
May 20th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Hey, where are the bloggers? Hi from Greta
Comment by Dianne in Richmond
May 20th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Greta sent me from GretaWire! Glad she did. Great article!
Comment by susan nc
May 20th, 2008 at 6:58 am
hello! nice writing.. glad you got to meet greta… she is something isnt she? well just wanted to jump over to say hello
Comment by Michele in PIttsburgh
May 20th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Hi Alexis,
Greta sent me! Interesting article. Very sad that people in our own country continue to struggle after the storm.
Comment by Patricia
May 20th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Hi there!
Stopping in to say “hi” and by the way “Greta sent me”! Great article too, which means “I’ll Be Back”!
Patricia
Comment by Sunshinelvr
May 20th, 2008 at 7:28 am
I am probably the last one to say “hello” from Greta..but Good Morning! Hope you have a lovely day! Interesting blog.It is sad when families move away from each other. Two of my children moved out of state in the last two years. I miss them and their families deeply. Phone and computer chatting just does not give one the satisfaction one gets with “face-to-face”.
Comment by Lynn8
May 20th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Hi Alexis - Greta asked us to check out your site. Great piece on NOLA. I love it there. I live in Louisiana. Haven’t been to N.O. in awhile. Plan to get back there soon. I often compare it to New York City - with it’s energy and uniqueness. So many treasures there - every where you look, something different. Oh, and we do love our Greta, too!!!
Comment by Dianne
May 20th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Alexis,
Greta asked that we come see your blog. Great article. Your turn to tease Greta some.
Comment by Cindie
May 20th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Good Morning Alexis,
Loved your article. The Big Easy…still devastated. It’s great that you guys don’t let ‘outsiders’ forget this. KUDOS!
P.S. Greta says “hi”
Comment by Ronnie Reams
May 20th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Greta sent me to say hey.
HEY!!!
I’ll try to stop by here once in a while.
Comment by foxrocks
May 20th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Greta sent me, Greta rocks and so do you.
Comment by Ms. Sunset
May 20th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Alexis, Greta asked us to come & visit your site. I lived on the shores of Lake Pontchatrain & had the greatest view of the most georgeous sunsets ! I sure miss that. I enjoyed reading your post about New Orleans. Glad Greta got to meet up with you !!
Comment by KayB
May 20th, 2008 at 8:10 am
I am happy to find this blog. Thank you Greta for sending us.
Comment by Sean
May 20th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Good morning,
Cool article. I had to say that per Greta’s request (kidding)
Comment by Lori
May 20th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Good Morning Greta, Alexis and fellow bloggers,
Well, its great to meet everyone here for coffee this AM… Alexis we were asked by Greta to say ‘hello’, well HELLO.
Wishing New Orleans the best - it will come back - I heard the new Govenor is really someone who will attack the problems head on…
Well, every one have a great day!
See ya later on Gretawire……
Comment by Diane
May 20th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Hi Alexis…
I too lived in New Orleans for 2 years in the late 80’s. I was truly awed by the French Quarter, Preservation Hall and 2 seasons of Mardi Gra. I worked in Chalmette, which was all but destroyed by Katrina.
Glad to see Greta bloggers behaving…………
Thanks for another look at New Orleans. It needs to be brought back……….
Comment by Silver
May 20th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Greta sent me. Good morning!
Comment by Mareezy
May 20th, 2008 at 8:39 am
HI Alexis-
I just wanted to let you know I liked the story about Katrina.
Good luck with the blog. I hope you have a way of preventing name-jacking as that was always a problem on Greta’s blog…
To Mary in Tampa and David Lawson, I will post on this blog from now on as there are some people on Gretawire who love to do what G Bush has done and extirpate dissent.
Obama/ Hagel ‘08
Comment by Connie from Ohio
May 20th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Alexis…Greta sent me..
How lucky can you get, you met Greta!!! We all would like that privilege..BTY, nice story from New Orleans..Have a great day and be safe.
Comment by Nos Mo King
May 20th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Morning,
Greta suggested a stop here at your blog to say hello and to share how grateful we are that you finally got home. YAY! Glad you met Greta - wish I could too she is awesome.
New Orleans will rise again
Hello and Happy Tuesday
Have a super day
Comment by Rodger
May 20th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Greta ordered us to do this. We are all in her control. Please save us.
Comment by madeline
May 20th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Hey Alexis,
Greta sent me over to say hello. Glad you had a good time in New Orleans. Sorry you had to go the long way home. But anyway, hello, and have a very good day!!
Comment by CAL NC
May 20th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Ugh What a long way to go..Dallas to NY, yuck!
Enjoyed your article! Hello from GretaWire Fan!!
Comment by Debbie in Mentor, KY
May 20th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Knock, Knock, Knock, (three times, right?). Now open the little peep hole in the door while I whisper, “Greta sent me.”
Comment by Mareezy
May 20th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Go Obama!
Comment by Anne
May 20th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Hi. Greta suggested we drop in. Great article! Tell Neil we value him, too. Will have to hunt down the FOX business channel.
Comment by Mareezy
May 20th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Alexis-
If you have jet lag, try fish oil… also, it keeps your fish from squeaking:)
Have a great day!
Comment by storm
May 20th, 2008 at 9:46 am
ALexis the gretamafia sent me over here to put paw prints on your blog. I like your blog. GOOD MORNING AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
Comment by storm
May 20th, 2008 at 9:46 am
PS IGNORE THE GO OBAMA THANG!!
Comment by Pat from S.C.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Just wanted to stop by and say “Hi” Alexis since Greta wanted us to send you a little message. I suppose now we all have another blog to visit! Have a great day!!!
Comment by Dee
May 20th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Hey! Greta sesnt me!
Comment by Kerry
May 20th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Good Morning,
Greta sent me to your blog. Enjoyed it.
Have a great day!
Comment by sharW
May 20th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Greta sent me.
Nice Blog, I will put under my favorites!
Comment by typical white guy from NJ
May 20th, 2008 at 10:56 am
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Comment by Sunny in NC
May 20th, 2008 at 11:15 am
hello,Greta sent me. that’s all I was going to say, but your story about the cab driver has driven me to comment.
How can it be possible that reporter’s still don’t understand why these displaced people don’t return??? Does finding that out not strike any of you as the real place to go for the story?
It reminds me of all the comments reporter’s make about the Cuban Americans in Miami, that love baseball, but don’t support the Marlins. Like that’s some big mystery when to folks that live there, it’s well know. So, it leads me to believe the media doesn’t want to report the story.
back to displaced families in NOLA; why would all those people stay where they’re at? Think about human nature for a moment. Think about the fact that you don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never had it, think about the torture those folks went through, and now, think about how the heck Nagan was re-elected.
I see no-one writing the story that matters about Nola, not one of you! Why aren’t these family’s going back? Who are they, where have they gone,when did they decide not tog go back, and how has their life improved or not from their lives pre katrina.
Write that story and I promise you, a Pulitzer prize will sit on your book shelves. That is, if you can get your network to ok it. If they won’t, perhaps that becomes part of the story.
Comment by Sunny in NC
May 20th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I mispoke, Miami does support the MArlins, its the ballpark that’s the problem.
Comment by Clarence from Milwaukee
May 20th, 2008 at 11:18 am
ALEXIS—–GRETA SENT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by justaperson
May 20th, 2008 at 11:20 am
greta says say hello.
hello.
she did not tell me to say goodbye.
Comment by Lisa S.
May 20th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Hi there…Greta sent me over to tease you…but I’m not going to do that. Glad you mentioned Greta’s curiousity, she is more curious than any cat I’ve ever known…that’s what makes her such a great investigative reporter. Have a great day…
Comment by Hillwisc
May 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Hey there,
Helping Greta out–
she sent us to say hello and peek at your site–
I liked what I saw too.
Comment by Cooter Brown
May 20th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Followed Greta’s link to your blog. My cable company does not provide Fox Business yet, so I only see you folks when you cross over to FNC. I didn’t realize that there were so many beautiful women into money. Well, on second thought I did know that, but I didn’t know they were into making money. Hmmm…. I think my words are traveling past the point of no return…..
Comment by Marlene from Indiana
May 20th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Hi there!!
Greta fan here.
HELLO from a Greta blogger.
Enjoyed your article and compliments about our dear Greta.
Comment by snowbird
May 20th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hi Alexis, Greta sent us here. Hope your trip to New Orleans was good. I used to see you on that other show. Was it The Today show. Anyway I liked you very much on that. Take care.
Comment by Joy
May 20th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Hi Alexis!
Did you go to the tattoo parlor with Greta?
LOL She’s a riot as well as an awesome reporter and TV personality…I would love to have either of your jobs!
Good Luck from all of us at GretaWire and will visit again!
Comment by Joy
May 20th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
I really like your blog…the smiley’s work! :winks: Greta had to disable them since they were abused.
Oh well, the price we pay for fame! 
Comment by Angela
May 20th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Hi Alexis!
Greta said to come over and visit!
Good article…got to go!
Bye for now…..
Comment by lynn in Ellijay, GA
May 20th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
HI - Greta sent me here. Hope you have a great day !!!!!
Comment by Joseph A. Banker
May 20th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Looks like the Greta Gang invaded…….
Hello Alexis……Pretty Lady.
Comment by Cynthia H. New York, New York
May 20th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Greta sent me here, thought it would be funny. What a sense of humor, that Greta! Gotta love her..