Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Rita originally from Chicago, IL. I moved here to Louisiana because I got married to a Louisiana Gentleman. When I arrived yes, it was a culture shock but I've learned to love Louisiana. I've been living in Gonzales for the past 4.5 years. Being from a large metropolitan city I didn't know how much I suffered from "hurried woman syndrome!" My life has slowed down tremendously.

I worked and retired from the Chicago Transit Authority after twen...