The whirlwinding of these times keeps moving. In the twirling, swirling, flowing and going there are these lovely moments. I know them. I feel them. But, it isn't until later on, in the still and quiet I've come to cherish so much; these ahas hit.
Sometimes, it's just in the being with people I love who love me back. My friends (and students) who know me well often begin the sentence with: "I know you'd rather be in France, but..." And, I'm happy I'm here and I love being with them too. It makes no difference if I'm walking arm in arm with Carol to the graduation party, hanging out with Stew and Eric at a benefit drag show, sitting at Keith's LaFishart booth with Carol and Tom in Palmer Park, celebrating overalls with old and new friends, riding home after class with Ron, walking in City Park with Barbara, or falling in love with New Orleans all over again; I am happy I'm here.
Throughout this year, I've heard from my colleagues and students: It doesn't have to be either/or, but it can be both/and. And so, life goes on in New Orleans for me with France in my future. At the moment, it's summer for sure with hopes of into December, if possible. I'd say 5 months in New Orleans and 7 months in France wouldn't be too shabby, huh?
I'm taking it a step at a time, loving these lives and trying to be patient enough to let it all unfold and take me along. It can all come rather nicely that way! Afterall, that's how I ended up in France to begin with. Happy Friday! Happy Graduation! And special thanks to my friends for these many lovely, loving moments.
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