"Come On Irene" from the Berkana Institute

Our neighbor Traci Templeton  joined author Aerin Dunford exploring the experience of the Pittsfield community immediately after Irene.
"Traci shared that the community existed in “a magical time and space” in the weeks following the hurricane. When life returned to “normal” for the majority of the town, many people said they missed that special something–that sense of connection–they had felt after Irene. "
You can read the thoughtful article at http://berkana.org/2012/02/come-on-irene/