New Orleans has a large Vietnamese population? I didn't know that. Why would that be?
I think it's because of the fishing.
(Hmm, some website says teh following:
"Why New Orleans of all places? For one, the sub-tropical climate and proximity to water appealed to the refugees who felt most comfortable moving to an environment that reminded them of home. Also, many of those fleeing were Catholic, and both New Orleans and national Catholic charities were spearheading efforts to help newcomers find jobs and housing in the city. Word got out among Vietnamese refugees that family and friends were settling in New Orleans, making it an even more enticing destination."
Also, maybe because it IS a port city. A lot if Vietnamese refugees used sea travel, rather than plane.
I saw an article a few months ago that the valedictorian at the high school in some Louisiana town (I can't remember where) was the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, and at the end of her speech, she said something like, "Thank you for supporting me and helping achieve this" in Vietnamese to her parents and grandparents, who don't speak English too well. In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
The Vietnamese community in New Orleans is so tight-knit that they recovered pretty quickly from Katrina, even though many of them live in New Orleans East, which was hit hard.
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In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
OK, see, this is why I don't like to go to other parts of Louisiana.
Also, I would like to get to Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery for a bahn mi and pho and some pastries.
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
Cool! Please tell Lynda she's awesome for me. "My friend David says to tell you that you're awesome."
Thank you, msbelle!
Also, I learn SO MUCH from Buffistas. IJS.
I am now craving Ethiopian.
I went to a craft fair today and bought 2 pretty mugs. Oz just broke one of them jumping up to get the empty cat food can. I was very mad for about 30 seconds, but let it go. Interestingly, Oz seemed unfazed. Most of my other cats seem to sense when they've done something that could get them in trouble.
Also, the tree lot that delivers hasn't set up yet. It was pissing rain here today, but it makes me anxious. I want my tree!
