Illustrations by Bonnie Wong

What New Orleans Feels About Daylight Savings

Dear U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington D.C., Here we go again. Every year at this time, you...

Halloween Towns: Salem vs. New Orleans

Dear Salem, I write today with a warning: Something wicked this way comes. With Halloween nigh,...

What’s In a Name? When it Comes to New Orleans, Pronunciation...

Dear Worcester, Let me just say: We feel y’all’s pain. Writer Gertrude Stein famously said a...

Take it Easy During Summers in New Orleans

Dear Minneapolis, A little birdie tells me you are planning to visit us before the...

The Difference Between Louisiana LA and Los Angeles L.A.

Dear Los Angeles, I hope you do not mind my contacting you directly. I was...

Playbook: Hurricane Season in New Orleans and Pensacola

Dear Pensacola, Here we go again. Another hurricane season is upon us, bringing with it such...
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Dear Seattle, New Orleans is a Coffee City, Too

Dear Seattle, As I write this, I have a suspicion you are enjoying your overcast...

Our Fairgrounds are Better Than Yours!

Dear Louisville, As I was having my liver serviced recently, I overheard two gentlemen engaged...

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