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Renewing Ties

  • Writer: Sue Schleifer
    Sue Schleifer
  • Apr 4
  • 2 min read

Top two photos left and center are from the Medicine Show concert at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette, LA celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair in Traditional Music at UL Lafayette.Top right is the table read of “Louisiana At Play,” my current play in development.Bottom left and right are at Jen’s farm with her baby goat and holding eggs laid by her chickens.Center photo was taken at Moncus Park in Lafayette with our friends Nell and Susie.
Top two photos left and center are from the Medicine Show concert at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette, LA celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair in Traditional Music at UL Lafayette.Top right is the table read of “Louisiana At Play,” my current play in development.Bottom left and right are at Jen’s farm with her baby goat and holding eggs laid by her chickens.Center photo was taken at Moncus Park in Lafayette with our friends Nell and Susie.

It had been almost four years since I’d returned to Louisiana, where I lived from 2010-1022. It was high time that I visited our friends, got a dose of high energy music, took a Pilates class with my favorite teacher, and enjoyed walks along Myrtle Place.

 

Now, when we go out to hear live music in the Bay Area, we rarely see anyone we know. That is most definitely not the case in Lafayette, LA. It was fun to say hello and have quick conversations with so many people in one night at the 15th Anniversary Concert for the Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair in Traditional Music.

 

The March spring-like weather allowed us to spend ample time outdoors. We especially enjoyed exploring Moncus Park, which has grown into an amazing place for people to gather and get exercise.

 

We appreciated the hospitality of our friends and that so many people we know were eager to get together with us so we could catch up on one another’s lives.

 

A highlight of the visit was hearing my new play read aloud by Louisiana actors. They provided me with insights and ideas that will contribute to the next draft of the play.

 

What I miss about Louisiana are our friends, the welcoming artistic community, the lively arts scene, and the unique SW Louisiana experiences.

 

Top left photo is of Mark enjoying crawfish.Top center is me and Tennessee Williams at the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival in New Orleans. Top right are my writing companions, Dixie, Renee, and Mark during the New Orleans Writing Marathon.Bottom left is the awesome Doreen Ketchens and her jazz band performing on Royal Street in the French Quarter. Bottom center is a French Quarter moment.Bottom right is one of several amazing bands performing at the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Top left photo is of Mark enjoying crawfish.Top center is me and Tennessee Williams at the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival in New Orleans. Top right are my writing companions, Dixie, Renee, and Mark during the New Orleans Writing Marathon.Bottom left is the awesome Doreen Ketchens and her jazz band performing on Royal Street in the French Quarter. Bottom center is a French Quarter moment.Bottom right is one of several amazing bands performing at the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.



 
 
 

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