Family Fun Frenzy

Before Hurricane Katrina, my family lived within thirty minutes of each other. By family, I mean immediate family and then grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Now, I live an hour and a half from my parents, who live at least an hour from my mom's parents. My cousins are the same and my brother is now two hours from me. Back then, we would have family dinners once a week on Tuesdays. My grandmother would cook a three course meal, and we would all show up, eat, and hang out.