We're hoping to re-establish as much of the historical fiber of Slidell as we can. This is our life. It's very dear to our hearts.

We were told we can't go inside until March. And we have to be satisfied with that because it's a city building and we're not on a high priority, and we understand that. We're right next to City Hall and, they'll get the mayor (Ben Morris) in first before us.

We're confident that our legislature will not approve the bill because we are strongly pro-life here. Doctors tell us that Plan B can cause a very early abortion, and we oppose that.

At the heart of the matter is a battle between wish and fear. Fear generally proves stronger than a wish, but it leaves a taste of disappointment on the tongue.

Together, Apple and Walmart represent the intense separation of American life into blue and red, rich and poor, overpriced and undersold, hyperconnected and left behind.

Oprah is just this goddess presiding over so much of American life, and her story is really interesting - the way she made herself, and the ruthlessness it took, and also the fantasizing that it took.