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TAKE-AWAYS FROM HOUSTON AND NEW ORLEANS 

By David Perlstein | August 7, 2026 |

Carolyn and I traveled to Houston and New Orleans for our son Seth’s 50th birthday celebration. It was a total family affair, and we brought back many wonderful memories and a few souvenirs—one of which we could do without. Yes, Covid. Of note: each for the first time. We’re fine. My symptoms were so light…