HUMOR—Boudreaux and The Test
May 14, 2009
Boudreaux took a trip on a train from Shriever, Louisiana to Chicago to visit his second cousin once removed. He sat next to a well-dressed gentlemen and immediately struck up a conversation. After introductions, Boudreaux commented... [Read more]
HISTORY OF ENGLISH TURN
May 14, 2009
For those who have visited or perhaps played this Jack Nicklaus-designed PGA golf course downriver from New Orleans, the history behind its name may be known; but for many others, why the area is called English Turn is still a... [Read more]
THE LEGEND OF BAYOU TECHE
May 13, 2009
Throughout Cajun Country visitors will find many interesting sights; and usually there are stories (some of which are legend and others actual fact) that become part of the culture. And if you happen to be visiting Breaux Bridge,... [Read more]
THE ACADIAN FLAG
May 12, 2009
The flag you see on the right was adopted as the official flag of the Acadiana area by the Louisiana legislature in 1974. Louisiana’s Acadiana basically includes a triangular area of 22 southern parishes from Lafayette... [Read more]
LOUISIANA SUPERDOME
May 11, 2009
On this date in 1971 the Louisiana Constitution created the Louisiana Superdome. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place that same year and construction was completed in 1975. After much debate over a proposed sight, the downtown... [Read more]
SHOTGUN HOUSES
May 11, 2009
There are several interpretations as to what defines the shotgun house. The most common belief is that the architectural style originated in the West Indies and entered North American during the early 19th century. The first... [Read more]
JEAN LAFITTE
May 10, 2009
Jean Lafitte (1776-c.a.1825) was born in Bordeaux, France but ran away from home at an early age to crew on a British frigate. He was the oldest and most adventurous of three brothers. Jean served for a few years with the British... [Read more]
SPANISH MOSS
May 9, 2009
My first recollection of this mysterious looking growth on the oak trees beyond the sugar cane fields behind our home was my mother cringing every time my younger brother Bob, would throw down another huge clump of moss from high... [Read more]
THE TABASCO STORY
May 8, 2009
In 1841a fourth generation American of Scottish-Irish descent moved to New Orleans to begin a career in Banking. His name was Edmund McIlhenny. There he worked his way from bookkeeper to bank ownership, purchasing five branch... [Read more]
THE STORY OF EVANGELINE
May 7, 2009
How often have you enjoyed a book or movie where the story seemed so real that you assumed it may very well have happened? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a novel or film based on fact; taking place in an historical time... [Read more]