i recently had the pleasure of having two of my close friends from home visiting new orleans.. i was grateful to have people that reminded me of home with me in a place where i have set up a home...
we strolled around the french quarter..listened to the bluesy music of jon cleary..took in all of the festivities at the st. patty's day parade..soaked up some rays at the beach and of course it wouldn't be a new orleans trip without enjoying the delicious restaurants...
all in all it added up to a wonderful weekend..by taking in all the beauty and sunshine with some fresh eyes my love of the city was recharged..sometimes you just need a different vantage point..
"to love..to be loved..to never forget your own significance....to never get used to the unspeakable violence and vulgar disparity of life around you..to seek joy even in the saddest places...to pursue beauty to its lair..to never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple..to respect strength..never power above all...to watch..to try and understand..to never look away..and never..never..to forget" arundhati roy
peace & love
jillian
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