The art of denial is a particular talent I’ve developed as a citizen of New Orleans. I call it “living in my bubble,” which allows me to embrace and enjoy all the beauty, music, art and (most important), the personality of the city.
Just a quick thought I wanted to share… Our son Bryce just turned eight. We are in a strange in-between stage with his interests… some nights he wants to snuggle down into his soft little boy bedding, among the tractors, …
Go ahead and start ranting about all the problems in New Orleans. Tell me why we’re crazy to move into, and not out of, this inefficient, crime-ridden, rat-infested sewer of a town. Tell me about the schools. Tell me about …
Crazy, Crazy, Crazy to Keep Falling in Love… With New Orleans Read more »
It’s strange how the mind works… memory can be tied so much to atmosphere, and what we create around us is often based on a memory that brings us joy. Bobby and I took a much-needed vacation a few years …
Inspired by Costa Rica – Bringing it home to NOLA Read more »
I suppose we all live in New Orleans because we “get” that it’s a special place, full of unique people and a freedom of thought and expression thrive here, unlike anywhere else. So when we speak of “living in a …
Life, after all, is a work of art. It’s our own creation, and what we leave behind is the memory of the life we’ve lived… I have to accept that my world is imperfect, often truly mad. Crime, inefficiency, sometimes …