That's the Mardi Gras Spirit

A secret wish (ok, not so secret now): To go to Mardi Gras after I land back in the U.S. from the two-month whirlwind on February 20th. Here's more reason to go (via Ernie the Attorney):

Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods and our joy of living. All at once.

And it doesn't really matter if there are superparades or even any parades at all this year. Because some group of horn players will grab their instruments and they will march Down the Avenue because that's what they do, and I, for one, will follow.

If there are no parades, I'm hitching a boombox to a wagon, putting James Booker on the CD player and pulling my kids Down the Avenue and you're welcome to come along with me and where more than two tribes gather, there is a parade. - "We're having Mardi Gras and that's final", The Times-Picayune, December 13, 2005

p.s. Blogging can be addicting. I really need to get back to packing.

I leave bright and early (yikes!) tomorrow. Donations are still accepted through the length of the trip (100% goes to the project, absolutely no Paypal fees are passed on) through my friend's site Karmus, which brings people together to share their causes or gifts and contribute collectively to what they care about.

Comments

[Lisa Haneberg]

Great success!
Much meaning!
Positive healing!
Growth and enjoyment!
Profound connection!
Sharing the stories!
I wish you all of these and more on your trip and cannot wait to read your reports. Please share our best thoughts with the locals you meet. Be safe and at peace.