Sunday, June 14, 2020

Wait Until...

I heard myself saying “wait until...” and then I stopped because what I was about to say was going to sound like a confession in relation to my age!  I was on the phone with my daughter who was calling me from Phoenix-Arizona while I was in Baton Rouge-Louisiana visiting my son. I told my daughter that I don’t have my car here and I don’t know much about the city, and she was trying to encourage me to rent a car and try to explore the place. I opened my mouth to tell her “wait until you get older like me” but I did not say that. Why frighten her from the old age while in time she will get there! She can at least enjoy her life while still young without worrying about some far away unknown future time!

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Baton Rouge

At this moment I am in Baton Rouge visiting my Son and his wife who have lived here for the past sixteen years, and in general, I can say that I like the place with all its specifications.

Baton Rouge means "Red Stick", it is on the Mississippi River and is the capital city of the state of Louisiana. The city was founded in 1699 by French explorers and was incorporated in January 16, 1817. Baton Rouge is the most populous parish/county in Louisiana and is the center of major industrial, petrochemical, medical research, motion picture and growing technology of the American South. The city is also the location of Louisiana State and Southern University. Baton Rouge is among the Digital cities in the US utilizing internet and online based digital technologies. The city has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters, hot and humid summers, moderate to heavy rainfall, wind and tornadoes plus the possibilities of hurricanes. In addition, it is known for its outdoor activities, best night life and live music.