re: Leaving Lousiana?

We moved to Houston, liked it, missed home, moved back. And in a lot of ways, I am thankful we did move back. Our grandparents got to watch their great-grandkids grow up. But as the grandparents are dying, and the kids are getting older, there is absolutely a part of me that wants to go back to Texas. The economic and educational aspects are just so strong, at least compared to LA. Also, with advances in technology, it's easier to keep in touch with distant family, and with advances in life, you can find more "creature comforts" in other states. You can get food shipped in, etc.

Finally, some of the things I love most about NOLA, such as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc, have become taken over by outsiders, insanely crowded, and often no longer worth the trouble. Even compared to 8 years ago, I no longer enjoy them like I once did.