Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, Me Oh My-Oh

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Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh my-oh, Me gotta go in da pirogue down da bayou... Jambalaya, crawfish pie, me oh my-oh, Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on da bayou. Observations on my first trip to New Orleans in five years: - the meeting (American College of Cardiology) is so big as to be overwhelming. There are so many seminars, many scheduled simultaneously. The Morial Convention Center has to be at least a half mile long. I'm learning a lot, but wondering what I'm missing. I'll end up purchasing audio tapes of several of the best sessions. - one of the biggest highlights for me was connecting with a friend who represents a medical equipment company. She transitioned on the job several years ago with the total support of everyone. That's how it should be for all of us. - I'll stick to my story: The best food in the Western Hemisphere is prepared and served right here in River City. Oh my goodness, soft shell crab are in season. A little neighborhood place like Uglesich's deep fries them perfectly. I could get my fill after a few weeks. Barbecued shrimp at Pascal's Manale, oyster po-boy at Mother's, crawfish etoufee, ratatouille risotto...I am stuffed like a turkey. - Yes, I also got my cholesterol checked. Total 163, HDL 71, LDL 64. Crossed lipids. Bring on some more fried seafood. Whatever gets me, it probably won't be plaque. - It's a lot more fun this way. I could get used to guys calling me "cher" and giving me their seats on the bus. However, there's a whole new set of precautions to observe. I worry a lot more about safety - where not to go after dark, how to guard my purse. I can do it instinctively, but the unfairness stings. - when I leave New Orleans I'm driving up to Jackson for a couple of days to visit Lee Frances. I wrote my family to let them know of my visit. They haven't replied. We'll see. I won't get my hopes up too high.

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