Who here is from New Orleans?
September 13th, 2007Two weeks ago, on the anniversary of Katrina, I was listening to Arnie Fielkow speak at the Artillery Park across from Jackson Square. I was sitting next to Laura LeBon. (Was it Arnie, or was it Walter Leger?) He asked, “Who here is from New Orleans?” I raised my hand. I got smacked in the arm by Laura, who said “You’re not from New Orleans.” I did my best to look aghast. “I, but, doesn’t he mean who’s a tourist or volunteer? I’ve lived here since 2001. I mean…” Later she wrote to apologize. It’s how they operate down where. Laura has been here since Bienville.
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