Well, after a busy and fun-filled last week, I’m back at home. It was tough saying goodbye to everyone, but fortunately I am well-supplied with memories. And maybe I’ll find my way back to Louisiana someday. I’d certainly like to.
Today my sister, father and I indulged in “Musselmania” at a popular local brewery: Belgian beer, Belgian waffles, and of course the mussels (flown in from Washington for the occasion). We were listening to great live music and eating seafood off a common plate– I felt like I was in Louisiana again.
The band was playing Mississippi River-themed songs, which spurred me to think about some of St. Louis and Louisiana’s commonalities: the River, French heritage, river boats and fleur-de-lis (see St. Louis’ flag, above)… As fate would have it, the band started playing this song:
Baton Rouge Baton Rouge
I’m gonna get me some alligator shoes
Baton Rouge Baton Rouge
I’m gonna wear ‘em out in Baton Rouge
It was a Texas girl that broke my heart
Then she tore my truck apart
I guess I’ll get me another in Baton Rouge
I like Crawfish I like rice
I like girls that treat you nice
I’m gonna find me one in Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge, by Guy Clark
It’s comforting to know that you can find a bit of Louisiana sparkle just about anywhere 
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