No matter where life’s travels take us, there is one place which always holds a special place and we always yearn to return. That place is home. Home Town, Home Team, Home Base, Home Made. The word itself is defined as “a place of origin; a familiar or usual setting: congenial environment”.
In 2005, the Catastrophic and historic destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, left the city of New Orleans in near ruin. Devastation which in some parts, still exist. The damage was so massive, there was real talk by folks in high places, discussing if New Orleans could be rebuilt. Or even if it should be rebuilt.
It was the notion, that “our way of life” could disappear – that “No Place Like Home In New Orleans” was born. It was initially supposed to be a collection of poems but turned out to be better suited for wall art. No matter where in the world anyone is standing, if we hear words like Neutral ground, gumbo or Bourbon St. – we are immediately transported to the Big Easy.
Kings & Queens, Popes & Presidents have visited our renowned city and of course, she has produced a bevvy of famous Sons & daughters in entertainment, sports and business – who proudly call her Home. There’s also countless visitors who consider New Orleans, their 2nd home. After all, like the old saying goes… Home is where the Heart is.
So whether you are born and raised or she just stole your heart on a visit, everyone knows There’s no place like home in New Orleans.
