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America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco and New Orleans.

Everywhere else is Cleveland. 

Tennessee Williams

Jackson Square

Kindest regards to all “Clevelands”. New Orleans is a good hours drive from my door. I fondly call it an ‘adult playland.’. Food. Fun. Frolic.  As the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches New Orleans has been calling.  In the heat of the summer some friends and I took the day to explore. Some places were old ‘haunts’, some were new adventures, some we left for future discovery.

Wrought Iron Pews
Wrought Iron Pews

Reflective……..Im Concept

Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception

Im Conception

Walking into vintage shops and stopping at her tables under shady trees is like seeing an old friend. “Pieces of eternity.”

“Don’t you just love those long rainy afternoons in New Orleans when an hour isn’t just an hour – but a little piece of eternity dropped into your hands – and who knows what to do with it?”  Tennessee Williams

Pat O's
Pat O’s

Cafe du Monde

New Orleans….resilient and a sense of humor….

For Rent
For Rent

Our final stop was at a fine New Orleans restaurant, an institution that surprisingly none of us had eaten before. Exceptional food and service. At one point someone asked what we were celebrating…This morning I know….New Orleans…..

Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee at Commander’s Palace