Arriving at Rose Nicaud on Frenchmen Street early yesterday; I looked at this empty table, but chose to sit elsewhere. I knew my friends would be there soon, but it seemed inconsiderate to take this spot when it was only me. But pretty soon Melba Ferdinand came over, and we were at the big table catching up in the corner waiting for the gang. This bunch starts their weekends here every Saturday morning with coffee and sometimes more. The table filled quickly with old friends and new friends.
By the end of the morning, I'd made plans to come back next Saturday morning for one more visit before heading to St. Louis on the 8th. I headed into the French Market, on a mission: memories, money and making new memories. I ran into old friends, market vendors I love who had some very favorite items on close out sale, a photographer friend in his shop, and 2 people who know someone who might be interested in looking at my house. This is the glory of having lived in New Orleans for 30 years!
And so, I leave you with some of the glory that is New Orleans now...a New Orleans that thrives and flows beside me in a whole new way. Happy Sunday!
You're right Niels...extremely fascinating and a lot of joy and fun! It's much nicer to come and feel like I'm on vacation for a change, but still a bit bizarre!
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | October 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM
to me it looks like something in-between Paris/Montmartre and San Francisco/Mission :) in other words, extremely fascinating and lots of joy and fun !
Posted by: Niels Windfeld Lund | October 31, 2011 at 01:30 PM
I only seem to have that itch when they are going to be decorating the Chatette, Barn and environs. I've been very good, although I was tempted to buy one the other day. I saw that window and remembered all my "A Bientôt Y'Alls" after I've had a few drinks and it made me smile.
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | October 31, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Were you just itching to carve those pretty pumpkins! Love the 'bon appetit, ya'll'
Posted by: Evelyn Jackson | October 31, 2011 at 10:05 AM