My heart goes out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Watching the anguished face of one father whose wife was swept away when their house split in two, my mind instantly flashed back to Sri Lanka in December, where I’d seen the exact same expression in a victim of the tsunami.

We are all united in the transience of life and the preciousness of our families, and no degree of first world technology can entirely protect us from the risks of being torn apart from our loved ones without warning.

I’ve added relief for Hurricane Katrina victims to the list of recommended charities for Berry 411 and encourage everyone to do what they can.