Last week I visited Louisiana, invited by the lietenant governor's office and the state's tourist board. I rode a golden mini-van from Lafayette to Baton Rouge to New Orleans. It is a remarkable part of the world, rich and singular, with enough music, food and conversation in which to spend a lifetime. But I spent five nights. I am going to try to document the visit in a piece for McSweeney's, but there are some things which are right for here as well.
Percy Sledge - "When A Man Loves A Woma...
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Last week I visited Louisiana, invited by the lietenant governor's office and the state's tourist board. I rode a golden mini-van from Lafayette to Baton Rouge to New O... more info