Gratitude for the day

I wanted to tell you about my favorite Mardi Gras costume and haven't gotten to it yet. It was the most intelligent and funny idea I saw. A tall dignified woman was dressed as Uncle Sam and she carried a fishing pole with a map of Louisiana at the end of the line. The map was a cardboard cutout covered with money. She would come up on someone and dangle the money covered Louisiana in front of them. She would sweetly ask if they would like some federal money as she held out play money. She would then ask if you are from Louisiana and if you said yes, she yanked back the money, saying "Well no then, this money isn't for you." Think about it.

Its good to live in the midst of so much creativity, wit, and verve. Lassez le bon temps rouler, indeed.

The days in New Orleans are warm and dry and bright now. Our doors are open and we are walking in the park and sitting at sidewalk cafes - drinking in the beautiful days. Seems like we are always drinking something or other. These are the days you want to just suck the marrow out of every moment. These are days to remember and be grateful for what we can be.