Because I know you're all curious about what's going on in Northwest Louisiana, I thought I'd link to an article in today's New York Times. There's a bit of a modern-day gold rush happening here and the magic words are "mineral rights."
Possibly the country's largest natural gas deposit is believed to be right under our feet. Too bad I don't own a few acres of land in Mansfield. Alas, it's interesting to see some national press attention on our area that isn't centering on hate crimes, Josh Brolin bar brawls, or extreme weather conditions.
The other thing that caught my attention about the article is how they describe the region: Shreveport is "down-at-the-heels" and a "long-suffering city" with a "semiabandoned downtown" and "tomblike quiet after 5 p.m." Well (and I can't believe I'm about to say this, but) it ain't all that bad. Matthew and I have found great restaurants, there's some cute shopping, and lots of neighborhood activities and festivals. Do I wish the airport was larger and Dallas was closer and UGA fans were a little easier to find? Yes, but there are some good things about Shreveport, and hopefully the money, jobs, and attention that this natural gas deposit will bring will make it even better.
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I know some GREAT people who live in LA. Can't say that about New York. ee
As all we lifelong Southerners know, most of the people who write about us have no idea what they're saying and have no doubt never been here. I think all the fact-checkers at all those "big city" papers should be required to visit the South. The real South, not an American Idol audition. Hmm, that sounded a little meaner than I meant it to. But you're right, It ain't all that bad!!
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