Mardi Gras 2006

Found this post this morning on NOLA.com's blog -- despite the devastation left in Katrina's wake, those in charge of Mardi Gras events in New Orleans, plan on a premier 2006 event:

"...the majority of building of floats for superkrewes Endymion, Rex and Orpheus has already been finished, and the captains of these krewes and others are looking not only to have Mardi Gras in New Orleans during the Carnival season that peaks on Fat Tuesday - Feb. 28, 2006 - but to make it bigger and better than ever . . . to make a statement."

On a date marking the last time of such emotional devastation on U.S. soil, the author made this statement...

"In New York, after 9/11, the country looked to New Yorkers for that defining moment of affirmation that they were still alive - bloodied but not beaten - with the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. So, now, many are looking to New Orleans for that defining moment of affirmation, when this most unique event shows that New Orleans is alive and kicking. Many correspondents, in fact, are planning to be in New Orleans no matter how big the celebration . . . because they want to support the city, and because it will be a historic moment."

It's all about trumping the odds. The only way we ever recover is by rebuilding and surviving... and reclaiming our lives. Not to get ahead of myself here, obviously there is much to be done and much energy required in the meantime. But as soon as you're ready, bring on the king cake, and laissez le bon temps roullez!