Everyplace is special, New Orleans is more so.  I see it every day as I welcome people to this wonderful city we call home.  As soon as they step out of the car, they inhale, look around, and smile.  Why not?  Home is where the heart is.

Feeding birds in Jackson Square will incur a $25 fine if the police catch you.

No matter where you are, you would be better off in New Orleans.  Five days is the perfect amount of time to forget the outside world, immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope that is New Orleans, and then get yourself back to the workaday world, refreshed.  New Orleans is a playground of rest and recreation.

Why do you think nothing gets done here?  Maybe it’s because people are busy feeding birds in Jackson Square.

I don’t like to travel.  It’s because of where I live.  I am not on vacation, but it would be hard for you tell.  In a New Orleans state of mind, tomorrow is always another day to be lazy.  Time moves more slowly here.

From  the City of New Orleans Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18: Animals:

Section 18-340. Feeding Birds in Jackson Square

a.). It shall be unlawful for any person to dispense or distribute feed for or to feed any bird or fowl or throw or place on the ground any bread, breadcrumbs, seed, bird food, popcorn, or similar food in the area bounded by Decatur Street, St. Peter Street, Royal Street and St. Ann Street in the Vieux Carré area of the city.

b.). The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who is authorized in writing by the director of the department of health to feed or dispense to birds or fowl food or food containing birth control drugs or chemicals. Any informational signs placed in the aforementioned area in connection with the enforcement of this section shall be approved by the Vieux Carré Commission and the superintendent of the parkway and parks commission.

c.). The provisions of this section shall be enforced by summons. The fine for violations of the provisions of this section shall be a fine of not more than $25.00. Upon discovery of a violation of this section, agents of the department of police or the Vieux Carré Commission shall issue a summons to the person found in violation of this section. The summons shall be returnable to the municipal court, where the defendant shall be served by affidavit.