Allure

A life experience which some unfortunate souls have never known, allure is unadulterated power . . . to intrique, fascinate -- to attract.  Simple planning, organizing, traveling can contain purpose, enjoyment, fun.  Entertaining ourselves is easier today than ever before.  Visiting restaurants, bars, festivals, parties, sparky 'happenings' of all kinds will provide pleasure . . . but it is that irresistible urge to return to something, to a place, necessity to feel again that difficult-to-define rightness effortlessly charming the heart and soul, which cannot be ignored.

Yearning will fade and then resurface at random moments, with a piece of music, a scent, the sound of a particular voice or glimpse of certain colors.  A spirit of life, love and excitement floats soundlessly just out of reach.  We know, however, because we have been there. 

Deep and abiding allure is a gift that New Orleans casually bestows -- with or without acknowledgement of recipients.  Cooperation is not required.  Weaving in and through the mind, settling permanently in all pleasure centers, it will bring you back, over and over.