On June 24, 1943, Dimitri Fouquet’s life began as Wayne Fouquet on a wooden kitchen table in Algiers Point on the West Bank of the murky Mississippi River. Across the river, Algiers shares the same thick humid air in which New Orleans Voodoo folklore was born through whispered stories about Baron Samedi, the original Dr. John, and Marie Laveau; two spirits Fouquet would capture in oil. “The Algiers Ferry” by Dimitri Fouquet “The Algiers Courthouse” by Dimitri Fouquet "Holy Name of Mary Church and Rectory" by Dimitri Fouquet He grew up in “The Point” with his cousin Ronnie Barosse, who would later be known as Ronnie Baron, the well-known New Orleans pianist and singer. According to Dimitri, the boys would strip down on the levee to swim in the Mississippi River so their mothers wouldn’t catch them with wet clothes. As wild teens, they would sneak into the church, Holy Name of Mary, and light their cigarettes and joints off of the candles for the poor....
Gorgeous photos in this, Kristin. And your story - delish! Peace...
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ReplyDeleteAs always beautiful photography. So many cute puppy dogs. What a treasure. I loved your Night Chores. Her reality is as refreshing and real as that cube of ice.
Thanks, Linda and Jodi. The voice in "Drip" is so strong. "Solstice" crept under my skin and stayed with me for a while. It's amazing how much can be done in just 101 words. I'm honored to be among you fantastic writers. I'm putting this e-book in my virtual library on my website.
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