Comments on: Why I left Louisiana http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/2009/04/16/why-i-left-louisiana/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:22:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: paul http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/2009/04/16/why-i-left-louisiana/comment-page-1/#comment-1412 paul Sat, 30 May 2009 12:08:43 +0000 http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/?p=55#comment-1412 I don't disagree with what you're both saying. "Friendlier" and "you never meet a stranger". And "relaxed" and "lazy". And the food and the culture, sure. I'm proud of where I grew up. Just last week I was singing New Orleans' praises to people heading off to Tulane for the first time. I've pondered my Southernness my whole life. I guess I just don't feel the connection with Louisiana as strongly as I once did, and haven't for many years. I love Denver and the Rocky Mountain west and feel it's a much better match for who I am now at this point in my life. KD - yes, same town. Interesting that both commenters come from Houston... I don’t disagree with what you’re both saying. “Friendlier” and “you never meet a stranger”. And “relaxed” and “lazy”. And the food and the culture, sure. I’m proud of where I grew up. Just last week I was singing New Orleans’ praises to people heading off to Tulane for the first time. I’ve pondered my Southernness my whole life. I guess I just don’t feel the connection with Louisiana as strongly as I once did, and haven’t for many years. I love Denver and the Rocky Mountain west and feel it’s a much better match for who I am now at this point in my life.

KD – yes, same town.

Interesting that both commenters come from Houston…

]]> By: KD http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/2009/04/16/why-i-left-louisiana/comment-page-1/#comment-1411 KD Sat, 30 May 2009 01:03:34 +0000 http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/?p=55#comment-1411 Louisiana will always be home...Southern culture draws lazy hot summer days on front porches. Warm people and lots of Family. You never meet a stranger. I believe I grew up in the same small town as you. Gause Blvd was a dirt road upon our family's arrival. Same town? I return home every through out the year. Houston is only 5 hours away... :) Louisiana will always be home…Southern culture draws lazy hot summer days on front porches. Warm people and lots of Family. You never meet a stranger.

I believe I grew up in the same small town as you. Gause Blvd was a dirt road upon our family’s arrival. Same town?

I return home every through out the year. Houston is only 5 hours away… :)

]]> By: tiffelie http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/2009/04/16/why-i-left-louisiana/comment-page-1/#comment-1406 tiffelie Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:55:16 +0000 http://www.paulworthington.com/blog/?p=55#comment-1406 1. The people in the South are friendlier (when they're not calling you "Boy!" or trying to murder you). 2. Everything is a lot more relaxed 3. Good food 4. Lots of culture 5. 'Cuz it's 'Nawlins! 1. The people in the South are friendlier (when they’re not calling you “Boy!” or trying to murder you).
2. Everything is a lot more relaxed
3. Good food
4. Lots of culture
5. ‘Cuz it’s ‘Nawlins!

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