leaving New Orleans
Overheard in a bookstore at the New Orleans airport between two salesclerks: "And he didn't even talk with me, he just came in here all a-blowin' like a trombone!"
Seen walking from Bourbon Street back to the car: A man riding slowly on a tandem bicycle, a boombox playing jazz on the back seat, he wearing a very dapper hat and red shoes, drinking from a wine glass.
That, friends, is why I like New Orleans. The metaphors and the juxtapositions of class. And the cafe au lait.
Last night in NO was spent cruising the French Quarter with Tami which was much fun. French Quarter Festival was in progress, music everywhere (though I get the sense that's usual), and yummy food stands so I had crawfish & goat cheese crepes.
I was extremely tired after a week of little sleep and very hard work so my NO perceptions are blurry, but I noticed a really strong African and African American presence (which, of course, I like much). I also noticed much revelry.
Leaving camp - not hard. So happy to not be sleeping on a cot in a military tent. Did enjoy time with security officer Charles, who suggested I apply for a job there - he takes home about $10,000 a month for that job and it requires little effort. Also did enjoy the company of all I met and I hope to see them there again.
Today is laundry, laundry, laundry and naps. Yawn.
Seen walking from Bourbon Street back to the car: A man riding slowly on a tandem bicycle, a boombox playing jazz on the back seat, he wearing a very dapper hat and red shoes, drinking from a wine glass.
That, friends, is why I like New Orleans. The metaphors and the juxtapositions of class. And the cafe au lait.
Last night in NO was spent cruising the French Quarter with Tami which was much fun. French Quarter Festival was in progress, music everywhere (though I get the sense that's usual), and yummy food stands so I had crawfish & goat cheese crepes.
I was extremely tired after a week of little sleep and very hard work so my NO perceptions are blurry, but I noticed a really strong African and African American presence (which, of course, I like much). I also noticed much revelry.
Leaving camp - not hard. So happy to not be sleeping on a cot in a military tent. Did enjoy time with security officer Charles, who suggested I apply for a job there - he takes home about $10,000 a month for that job and it requires little effort. Also did enjoy the company of all I met and I hope to see them there again.
Today is laundry, laundry, laundry and naps. Yawn.
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