Louisiana Proud and Willing to Say it Out Loud
Elvis Presley was once asked what he liked about Memphis. He replied, "Just about everything." That is how I feel about Louisiana. I choose to live here, work here, and will very likely die here. While there are many challenges facing our state, there is much more to love about Louisiana.
When I think about what I love about Louisiana I must start with the food, the people, and the music. There's much more of course such as its ecology, museums, recreation, and history just to name a few.
In all corners of the state, and the middle too, there is extremely good food to delight everyone. Whether its seafood, barbecue, fried chicken, pies, or beignets, if you don't like food in Louisiana, you must not like eating.
The people of Louisiana are of diverse cultures, friendly, and good. I like that your neighbor can be a close acquaintance and willing to let you borrow stuff (and borrow yours also). I like that you are often likely to be greeted by a hug as much as a handshake. I like that God is a part of the lives of many of our citizens and that those don't share that conviction respect the beliefs of people of faith. If you can't see the good in Louisiana people, you just aren't looking.
From the birthplace of jazz, to the Louisiana Hayride. From a singing Governor ("You Are My Sunshine") to musicians and singers today, music in all forms is a big part of what defines Louisiana.I love the country music, blues, classical music, zydeco, jazz, and all other forms uniquely performed with Louisiana style. If Louisiana music doesn't get you movin', ... Nevermind, basically if you have a pulse it's gotta move ya!
All is not perfect in our state and there are exceptions to the good things mentioned above. But the potential for Louisiana is virtually limitless. This remains a beautiful state with much to offer. Stay if you can, leave if you must, but I love this place and will stand with those who care about and have a vision for a greater Louisiana. While my vision is certainly not the same as everyone else, the great thing is by working together we can collectively build a Louisiana that surpasses our expectations.
Finally, we unfortunately sell ourselves way too short and should be willing to show our pride more often. There's an advertisement aired in our state by the actor Jeff Daniels extolling the benefits of moving business to Michigan (presumably from Louisiana or elsewhere). I can't help but think he must still be in his title role from the movie, "Dumb and Dumber". While there are some improvements that need to be made for business climate in Louisiana, we are a state ready for business to enter, stay, and prosper.
I love Louisiana
When I think about what I love about Louisiana I must start with the food, the people, and the music. There's much more of course such as its ecology, museums, recreation, and history just to name a few.
In all corners of the state, and the middle too, there is extremely good food to delight everyone. Whether its seafood, barbecue, fried chicken, pies, or beignets, if you don't like food in Louisiana, you must not like eating.
The people of Louisiana are of diverse cultures, friendly, and good. I like that your neighbor can be a close acquaintance and willing to let you borrow stuff (and borrow yours also). I like that you are often likely to be greeted by a hug as much as a handshake. I like that God is a part of the lives of many of our citizens and that those don't share that conviction respect the beliefs of people of faith. If you can't see the good in Louisiana people, you just aren't looking.
From the birthplace of jazz, to the Louisiana Hayride. From a singing Governor ("You Are My Sunshine") to musicians and singers today, music in all forms is a big part of what defines Louisiana.I love the country music, blues, classical music, zydeco, jazz, and all other forms uniquely performed with Louisiana style. If Louisiana music doesn't get you movin', ... Nevermind, basically if you have a pulse it's gotta move ya!
All is not perfect in our state and there are exceptions to the good things mentioned above. But the potential for Louisiana is virtually limitless. This remains a beautiful state with much to offer. Stay if you can, leave if you must, but I love this place and will stand with those who care about and have a vision for a greater Louisiana. While my vision is certainly not the same as everyone else, the great thing is by working together we can collectively build a Louisiana that surpasses our expectations.
Finally, we unfortunately sell ourselves way too short and should be willing to show our pride more often. There's an advertisement aired in our state by the actor Jeff Daniels extolling the benefits of moving business to Michigan (presumably from Louisiana or elsewhere). I can't help but think he must still be in his title role from the movie, "Dumb and Dumber". While there are some improvements that need to be made for business climate in Louisiana, we are a state ready for business to enter, stay, and prosper.
I love Louisiana
posted by David Burroughs at 1:42 PM
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