Antoine de Saint Exupery said...

The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude towards them.

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The statement takes on a whole new meaning as we wade through the aftermath of Katrina. What are the things you possess that you would consider important, vital even, to your life?

I don't think there is anything I can live without. If I could save something it would be my pictures. No books, no clothes, no cds, no furniture or artwork... nothing like that. Only the pictures of the people and moments I can't reproduce. Fortunately, I wouldn't risk my life for those if I had to because believe it or not, I have enough special moments with the people I love where I don't necessarily need a picture to help me remember.

My valuables are not things but people, my loved ones especially but all people.