“I hate writing. I love having written.” Rick Bragg said to an attentive audience in downtown New Iberia. How does he know how it feels every time I open my blog space to write a Slice of Life? Even the most accomplished writers struggle with a blank page.
This past weekend was the 10th annual literary festival in our small town. And it was a full on fun party. I have been meeting once monthly with the implementation team and have marveled at the organizational skills and seeming calm of our volunteers.
On Friday night the skies opened up and poured on the outdoor evening dinner, but there were umbrellas and good food, so no one’s spirits were dampened.
On Saturday morning, we danced at the Beignets and Beats Breakfast.
I sold books.
We danced again. Exhausted we brought home the prize for “Smooth Moves” from the small dance competition.
For a small town, New Iberia is mighty! The 10th annual Books along the Teche Literary Festival was a success. Y’all come next year!
Today’s line is with Jone MacCulloch.
Reflections on the Teche 
Continue winning smooth moves! The event sounds as tho it would be amazing. Maybe one day I can visit
what a celebration of your town! Thanks for the photos and especially the video- the music took me there, and I loved seeing the children (your grands?) Small but mighty indeed!
I wish I could claim those girls. They are my friends’ grandchildren. Aren’t they precious?
Congratulations on winning smooth moves! The event sounds amazing. Maybe one day I can visit
Small but mighty! Because it has citizens who get involved. It is a nice place to live, from all the things you show us in your town that lives festivals.
I love slices with music! And yours is always a delight.
What an incredible small town! (What’s the population of New Iberia? Love that you sold books, dined on beignets, danced, and won the Smooth Moves prize.
Margaret,
Thanks for bringing us to the party!
I love reading about the cultural events in your small down.
And this post was extra fun with the video of the dancing girls, the photo of you and your husband looking proud and that sweet watercolor poetry map. Lovely!