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.