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NPR first met Donald and Colleen Bordelon when they were rebuilding their home after Hurricane Katrina. Over time, they captivated Morning Edition listeners with their wit, their honesty and their hope. Donald died last week in his rebuilt home. He was 53.

NPR first met Donald and Colleen Bordelon when they were rebuilding their home after Hurricane Katrina. Over time, they captivated Morning Edition listeners with their wit, their honesty and their hope. Donald died last week in his rebuilt home. He was 53.

Lawn expert Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual, explains how to have a greener, less weedy lawn without an arsenal of lawn care products. Turf specialist Jim Baird describes his lab's efforts to breed grasses that stand up to heat with less watering.

In a new long-form graphic novel, the seven main characters might not be super heroes, but they are heroes in their own right. "A.D. New Orleans After the Deluge," tells the true stories of seven New Orleans residents who survived Hurricane Katrina and how they recovered in the aftermath. Writer and illustrator Josh Neufeld discusses his latest work. Neufeld is joined by Leo McGovern, whose story is among those featured in the novel.

In a new long-form graphic novel, the seven main characters might not be super heroes, but they are heroes in their own right. "A.D. New Orleans After the Deluge," tells the true stories of seven New Orleans residents who survived Hurricane Katrina and how they recovered in the aftermath. Writer and illustrator Josh Neufeld discusses his latest work. Neufeld is joined by Leo McGovern, whose story is among those featured in the novel.

Hurricane Katrina blitzed the Gulf Coast four years ago Saturday. Ever since then, researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi have been collecting the stories of those who survived the storm — and its aftermath.

Hurricane Katrina blitzed the Gulf Coast four years ago Saturday. Ever since then, researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi have been collecting the stories of those who survived the storm — and its aftermath.

How is New Orleans holding up four years after Katrina? Author Tom Piazza's new novel City of Refuge traces the journeys of a handful of locals — some who died, others scattered across the country. Piazza tells Guy Raz that New Orleans is slowly getting to be New Orleans again.

How is New Orleans holding up four years after Katrina? Author Tom Piazza's new novel City of Refuge traces the journeys of a handful of locals — some who died, others scattered across the country. Piazza tells Guy Raz that New Orleans is slowly getting to be New Orleans again.