I am thankful for bookstores. Classy ones like Faulkner’s (above) and jumbled up ones like Arcadian’s across the street from our hotel where I just heard the owner conversing fluently with a French tourist. [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]

Today I am thankful for naps. We are going on a dinner jazz cruise with friends this evening but had time for a nap in our comfy hotel bed first. I didn’t like naps as a kid but I sure do as an adult. We are having a fantastic time here in New Orleans! [Posted…

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The Natchez Many folks do “30 Days of Thankfulness” on Facebook but I am going to do it here instead. Of course, my blog auto-posts to Facebook so it will be there, too. Today I am thankful to be in beautiful New Orleans. We haven’t left the condo yet today but I took this photo…

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Bourbon Street [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]

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Spooky French Quarter balcony We are having a blast! We didn’t dress in costume last night but LOTS of others did. It was such fun seeing the amazing/creative/curious costumes. I also love how many residents decorate for the holiday. Not only was this balcony a visual delight but it had spooky sounds and music wafting…

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Shrimp and grits [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]