age of speaker ; birthplace, New Orleans ; family growing up in the 7th ward ; aunts and uncles ; family members and frequency of visits ; godparents ; going out with friends ; friends who live in the country ; retired from plastery work ; meals eaten during the last three days ; making gumbo ; special foods only available in the country ; ÒCajun BandstandÓ in Kenner ; foreign and domestic travels ; participation in clubs ; CODOFIL ; definition of a Creole ; question of becoming Creole ; future of Creole identity ; racial mixing ; tracing genealogy beyond Louisiana