After the ceremony it was a short walk next door to the Cabildo. As we left the Cathedral, bells began to peal proclaiming the happy event. The large group of wedding guests attracted the attention of tourists wandering the area and I felt like we were in a scene from The Princess and the Frog. At that moment, I felt blessed to be living in New Orleans. There are many moments like that for me.
When my family is together on the parade route, a band marching by, drum beat pounding in my heart, I feel blessed.
In Audubon Park with a live band playing surrounded by friends all dancing, eating, drinking and taking time to enjoy life, I feel blessed.
When I see tourists gazing with awe at stately homes on Saint Charles Avenue as they enjoy a streetcar ride, I feel blessed.
Looking out at the Mighty Mississippi from the view afforded by the Aquarium of the Americas, I feel blessed.
Living in New Orleans is living a life enhanced. It's as if someone slipped a stained glass window before your eyes, changing your view of everything for the better. Colorful, vibrant- that's life in the Crescent City. Strange, exotic- that's life in the Big Easy. Dazzling, breathtaking- that's life in New Orleans.
I could go on and on about my beloved city but I will have to leave it as a snippet for now.
If you are living here, take a moment to think of your reason to be thankful. If you live away, come visit and see life from a new perspective.
One last thought- if New Orleans was a taste there are tons I could offer but I think it can be summed up nicely by the appetizer we were offered upon entering the wedding reception:
ARTICHOKE BEIGNETS
Wow! Life in New Orleans is delicious.
Happy Sunday from my beautiful city,
Dina
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