The wide world of West Monroe
I'm house-sitting in West Monroe this week. West Monroe, in case you don't know, is an odd place. It's a mixture of the nouveau riche escaping the "dirty" city of Monroe (another discussion for another day) and absolute rednecks. It's interesting to drive through subdivisions and observe how the two groups live side by side, even though they won't acknowledge it. I have seen several things...
First, there are more pregnant women per capita in the West Monroe Wal*Mart than anywhere else in the world. Said Wal*Mart is insanely busy on Friday and Saturday nights. I think they must be giving away free beer. I just haven't found the beer yet.
Second, I saw a truck a couple of days ago with several bumper stickers. One was a rebel flag. This is not unusual for West Monroe - the high school's mascot is the "Rebel" (I know what you're thinking... "What century is this?"). Anyway, on the same truck, there was a "One nation under God" bumper sticker. Could someone please explain to me how one can reconcile these two statements? I would be forever grateful.
I'm ready to go home and sleep in my own bed. At least Sterlington has no problems calling itself a hick town. I appreciate the honesty.
First, there are more pregnant women per capita in the West Monroe Wal*Mart than anywhere else in the world. Said Wal*Mart is insanely busy on Friday and Saturday nights. I think they must be giving away free beer. I just haven't found the beer yet.
Second, I saw a truck a couple of days ago with several bumper stickers. One was a rebel flag. This is not unusual for West Monroe - the high school's mascot is the "Rebel" (I know what you're thinking... "What century is this?"). Anyway, on the same truck, there was a "One nation under God" bumper sticker. Could someone please explain to me how one can reconcile these two statements? I would be forever grateful.
I'm ready to go home and sleep in my own bed. At least Sterlington has no problems calling itself a hick town. I appreciate the honesty.