315. Gilda Werner Reed, part 1

315. Part 1 of our interview with Gilda Werner Reed. Gilda wrote the memoir Hectic Happiness. Dr. Gilda Werner Reed attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Tulane-Newcomb and the University of New Orleans earning her degrees from the University of New Orleans. Her Ph.D. is in Applied Biological Psychology in 1996. Dr. Reed has been teaching at the University of New Orleans since 1994 and presently teaches eight different courses both on campus and online. Reed is drawn to it due to her extensive experience in child and adolescent development. She has been married to the same great guy since 1967 and together they have 7 children.

1. This week in Louisiana history. June 1, 1862. Gen. Benjamin Butler declares the port of New Orleans reopened for commerce to all friendly nations.
2. This week in New Orleans history. June 1, 1861. Beginning of the Esplanade Streetcar Route. A trip to City Park during the early 1860s required a ride from the city by horse and carriage on unimproved roads. Transit companies saw an opportunity to capitalize on the growing popularity of City Park by adding new lines. These afforded easy access and consequently interest in the park rose which led to the call for park improvements. From 1901 until 1934 the Canal and Esplanade lines operated in a loop as the Canal-Esplanade Belt, until the Esplanade line was replaced by buses. It's last run was on December 27, 1934.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   June 13-15, 2019
   33rd Annual Louisiana Corn Festival
   208 Pershing Ave.
   Bunkie, LA
   Hours: Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-12am, Sat 9am-12am
   The Louisiana Corn Festival is held every year the second full weekend in June. The festival and slogan “Aw Shucks” originated in 1986 and still is the only corn festival in the state of Louisiana.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce listens to the band play at the Blue Nile Club in New Orleans.

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