Note to radio programmers and headline writers

First, a note to music programmers for radio stations that play music from the 1980s: It may not be a good idea to play Katrina and the Waves' "Walking on Sunshine" for a while. The poor folks in the Gulf Coast who were hammered by Hurricane Katrina sure aren't walking on sunshine right now.

And for you copy editors and page designers out there, don't be flip and use "Katrina and the waves" as a headline. It is a totally inappropriate tone to take for a major tragedy.

Please consider making a donation for victims of the tragedy. You can visit the American Red Cross Web site and make a donation online, or you can call (800) HELP-NOW. Catholic Charities USA also is collecting donations online or you can call (800) 919-9338.