Thank you, as always, for the great opener!
Some longer-term SRers may know this already, but MLD51 and I actually grew up less than 20 miles from one another. And western Wisconsin really is beautiful.
There are two U.S. regions I've never visited: New England and the Deep South. For different reasons, I'd love to experience both.
My independence from addiction is really a second start on life. I'm grateful everyday.
The tourism lure of New Orleans puts a heavy emphasis on drinking. And there's plenty to be had; I can see why it would be viewed as a potentially problematic place for a recovering alcoholic/addict to visit. Well, I'm pleased to report that I've been there three times: twice as a sober person and once, 20 years ago, before that. The second and third trips there were every bit as fun ... more so, perhaps, as there were no hangovers. I love New Orleans.
I bet you'll make it to New Orleans someday, Sao. In the meantime, here's a little treat from one of its all-time finest, Miss Irma Thomas: