NATIONAL LOUISIANA DAY
On November 9, National Louisiana Day recognizes the state that brought us such treasures as Jazz, Creole and American Mardi Gras. Also, Randy Newman, who grew up in Louisiana, wrote the song, Louisiana 1927, about the great flood of that year.
Throughout the history of the state, the blending of race and culture have resulted in the Delta’s own unique flair that brings visitors from around the world seeking to taste their food, hear their music, see their style, and get sick drunk on Bourbon Street.
When French explorers first arrived, several diverse tribes populated the area. Many of their population were decimated by disease and war. Who can forget the horror of firing cannons till the barrel melted down. Natchez, Choctaw or Chitimacha descendants still survive today.
In 1803, Louisiana became territory when the United States completed negotiations with France for the 828,000 mile Louisiana Purchase. The first of 15 states to be carved out of the region, Louisiana entered the United States in 1812.
Today, the LSU football team managed to defeat Alabama in Tuscaloosa by a score of 46 to 41. Geaux Tigers?
On a moist, gray, cold autumn day, Mr. Wicket, Lefty, Wick O'Shay and Surferino awaited the arrival of Mr. Balls. They ate special candy and drank beer while waiting. Although invited, Sticky Wicket was unable to attend. Upon Mr. Balls arrival, the players assembled to tee off on the traditional course layout.
The Mar-A-Lawno grass had been mown and fertilized. Tiny white fertilizer pellets stuck to the wet weather footwear worn by the players. Perhaps affected by the barely clement weather condition, the first game went quickly. Lefty won.
The second game also went quickly. Mr. Wicket and Mr. Balls both became poison and found themselves in a shootout. The game could have lasted longer had not Mr. Balls, beer full, announced that his aged bladder demanded he take an uphill 15' shot at Mr. Wicket's ball positioned on the boundary. To miss, would have meant a short kill shot for Mr. Wicket and possibly embarrassing incontinence for Mr. Balls. But, he puckered, swung and grazed Mr. Wicket's ball for the win.
SOD: Mr. Balls' long distance through the eighth wicket. Great Balls on fire!
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