Two Sides of the Demimonde.

There is nothing in the world more beautiful than a mother. I know because I just said it to Ivy.

I have been awake since 3:00AM, when I was at Checkpoint Charlie’s. I would not wish that on my worst enemy. The human flotsam and jetsam that flows through the front door at that time of day—Hoo!

Like a high school field trip to Orleans Parish Prison, a visit to Checkpoint Charlie’s during the wee, small hours of the morning will scare you straight. Do not go into the laundry room. You should avoid the lavatories, too.