September 07, 2008
Blow Ike Away.
A friend sent me this magical post being revisited now because of Ike, the next storm about to enter the Gulf. Just tell me where to show up and I'll play my flute.
New Orleans/gulf coast anti-hurricane strategy by Michael Joseph
"Every man woman and child who possesses a wind instrument (Brass or woodwind) please unite with us at 8:29 pm CST on Friday, August 29th. Face directly south towards the Gulf of Mexico and blow. The resulting sonic force should disturb storm organization and direction, and wind-wise create a man made system of high resonant pressure. Those without wind instruments are welcome to join in as well: sing, whistle and hum. That many horns even God, Saint Gabriel and the rest of the heavenly hosts will hear as well as Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
From the East Bank, the West Bank, the Northshore, the Gulf Coast, Da Parish -- everyone make some noise!!! Like breaking up kidney stones with sonic bombardment -- that's the goal. If you don't have a horn, make noise anyway -- party horns, kazoos, drums, tambourines, ocarinas,your own mouth.
Join us by the Moonwalk, Woldenberg Park, or a levee near you!
Be sure to find a clear and SAFE place close to the banks and shores of our communities for the best resonant wave. We suggest maintaining the lowest tone your instrument can muster for one to three minutes then feel free to break into your favorite New Orleans songs."
New Orleans/gulf coast anti-hurricane strategy by Michael Joseph
"Every man woman and child who possesses a wind instrument (Brass or woodwind) please unite with us at 8:29 pm CST on Friday, August 29th. Face directly south towards the Gulf of Mexico and blow. The resulting sonic force should disturb storm organization and direction, and wind-wise create a man made system of high resonant pressure. Those without wind instruments are welcome to join in as well: sing, whistle and hum. That many horns even God, Saint Gabriel and the rest of the heavenly hosts will hear as well as Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
From the East Bank, the West Bank, the Northshore, the Gulf Coast, Da Parish -- everyone make some noise!!! Like breaking up kidney stones with sonic bombardment -- that's the goal. If you don't have a horn, make noise anyway -- party horns, kazoos, drums, tambourines, ocarinas,your own mouth.
Join us by the Moonwalk, Woldenberg Park, or a levee near you!
Be sure to find a clear and SAFE place close to the banks and shores of our communities for the best resonant wave. We suggest maintaining the lowest tone your instrument can muster for one to three minutes then feel free to break into your favorite New Orleans songs."
recently
On The Run.
|
Gustav.
|
Chill.
|
Hungry for Books?
|
McSweeney's for your iPod.
|
Today Is The Day.
|
A Nervous Relaunch?
|
Off Line and Laid Low.
|
Malcolm and me.
|
Five Stars.
|
aviary
July 2003 | August 2003 | September 2003 | October 2003 | November 2003 | December 2003 | January 2004 | February 2004 | March 2004 | April 2004 | May 2004 | June 2004 | July 2004 | August 2004 | October 2004 | November 2004 | December 2004 | January 2005 | February 2005 | March 2005 | April 2005 | May 2005 | June 2005 | July 2005 | August 2005 | September 2005 | October 2005 | November 2005 | December 2005 | January 2006 | February 2006 | March 2006 | April 2006 | May 2006 | June 2006 | August 2006 | September 2006 | October 2006 | November 2006 | December 2006 | January 2007 | February 2007 | March 2007 | April 2007 | May 2007 | June 2007 | July 2007 | August 2007 | September 2007 | October 2007 | November 2007 | December 2007 | January 2008 | February 2008 | March 2008 | April 2008 | May 2008 | June 2008 | July 2008 | August 2008 | September 2008 |
All text and images
copyright 2003-2007
Pia Z. Ehrhardt.
designed by Terry Bain.
Contact Terry
