Here at Pelican, our members are our number one priority. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our members, and that’s why we view each and every one of them as part of the family. One thing that brings us so much joy is hearing heart-warming stories and comments from our members about how Pelican truly …
The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster
It’s dusk on the bayou. The sun sets in the Western sky and illuminates the Louisiana horizon a wondrous glow. Moss-filled cypress trees cast their gloomy shadows, the water is ominously still, and crickets chirp in the distance. Suddenly, leaves on the ground start to crackle to the rhythm of stomping footsteps, bushes rustle, and an awful smell permeates the …
The Mystery of Marie Laveau: Louisiana’s Voodoo Queen
Just a few blocks from the banks of the mighty Mississippi River and on the outskirts of the historic French Quarter, there lies one of the oldest and most well-known landmarks in New Orleans. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 opened in 1789 and, through guided tours, presents an opportunity for sightseers to marvel at the graveyard’s captivating architecture. Because much …
The Best is Yet to Come: A Message From Ed Freundlich
My name is Ed Freundlich, and I’m an eternal optimist about the future. Right now, things seem pretty dire, but I wanted to take the time to share some stories and personal experiences with all of you about how things will get better. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy telling them. Jimmy Carter and the …