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Merrie's Cheesecake on the Balcony: A Harvey Story
Harvey flooding destroyed precious memories, but resulted in renewing a nearly fifty year old friendship.
A Harvey Hangover (And Why That's a Good Thing)
As a native Houstonian, I've lived through other hurricanes and the damage of Tropical Storm Allison, but never believed I would witness rain and flooding like Harvey. I wrote this piece on the third day, struck by the persistence of the rain and the…
That Time When I Met Harvey
One family's rescue and evacuation
Compassionate Chaos: Harvey, Food, Rogue Relief, and Altruism
An essay about Houston restaurant community's efforts to feed people after Harvey.
Venit, Vidit, Vicit
A brief essay about hurricane anxiety and dry guilt.
We're Okay, We're Not Okay, We're Okay: A Harvey Social Media Diary
This is personal writing I did during Harvey to share with family and friends. I posted this writing on Facebook.
People Wading through Flood Waters Carrying Plastic Bags
Photograph of people wading through the flood waters at Lakeside Place Apartments complex, which was 100% flooded. Two of them carry plastic trash bags presumably filled with belongings. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection…
Man Helping Two Children Wade through Flood Water
Photograph of man helping two children wade through the flood waters at Lakeside Place Apartments complex, which was 100% flooded. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise…
Men in Boat by Bus Stop
Photograph of men in a boat behind an apartment building; one man is grabbing a pole that marks a stop for Metro bus route 161. This image was originally submitted as part of a collection of images under the title "The Inundation of Otherwise Normal…