Smug in the Bayou

It's already freezing where I'm from. I'm wearing a trampy dress. I love you, New Orleans!

serious crap day at work. come home to free beer from the neighbors and a free parade. I love you, New Orleans

Just another day in paradise...

Got drunk on a riverboat in the rain. Again. I love you, New Orleans.

V. K.

Two men just walked by both wearing horns, but I don't think they were together. I love you, New Orleans

For Ashley

In 2 days, I not only saw a man dressed as a leprechaun waiting for the bus, but also a man dressed as a jester waiting for the streetcar. I love you New Orleans!

Sorry for the delay......

A ratty looking take out place burns down, and people cry. Our relationship to food is so strong that we can't live without such things as the mushroom mountain. I love you, New Orleans! (and Verti Marte!)

From CT

Whenever I tell people that I just moved here, the... Whenever I tell people that I just moved here, they say "Welcome home." I love you, New Orleans.

Mardi Gras!

wake up and arrive at work. parade's pass by work throwing beads and such. a marching band battle occurs right outside the restaurant. and then i serve a table of drunk strippers - one of whom takes off her shirt on a dare she made herself. i love you, new orleans

superbowl victory. everyone (no matter who) hugging, crying, screaming.... i love you, new orleans.

many groups of drunken clowns arguing while walking through a residential neighborhood. on a tuesday. i love you, new orleans.

Seen in the CBD: A man pulling an antique, horse-drawn hearse behind his rascal scooter. I love you, New Orleans.

Pretty damn sure that there wasn't a parade for the Vikings before the game... I love you, New Orleans.

Bar-to-bar truffle salesman..... I love you, New Orleans

Sara P.

A giant adult-sized treehouse that keeps getting bigger and bigger... I love you, New Orleans

Birthday party for Joan of Arc last night. Parade, followed by the singing of "Happy Birthday" to some revelers dressed as her. I love you, New Orleans

Just sold the surly lady who works at my local liquor store accessories for her krewe of pirates costume. I love you, New Orleans.

Participating in a parade on the last day of our mayor's tenure. I love you, New Orleans!

Vaiden K.

"I had to pass three full bands and a duet to get to work today. I love you, New Orleans."

Submissions

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From Hope K.

Just won 50 dollars at a talent show at The Golden Lantern...and i get to cohost there for next week. I love you, New Orleans.

listening to a calliope version of 'jingle bells' courtesey of the steamboat natchez... i love you new orleans.

An introduction...

Everyone has moments where the joy of living in New Orleans can be expressed. This blog will be a place to post moments in time that could only happen in this wonderful city. Please submit entries in the comment form below.