I didn’t know what to call this post, so I went with the hour of the day. Actually, what got me thinking about the noon hour today is that I see they are opening up Bourbon Street again for pedestrian traffic at 12.

The only reason I could imagine going to that street today would be to sit and say a prayer on the curb. Maybe 15 of them and a few more for those still fighting for their lives. I could see going into the establishments to wish the merchants and staff luck, but not pounding drinks.

I know the upbeat spirit and music will and has to return. I know that tourism is one of the main lifeblood’s of the city. I feel for the merchants/businesses impacted but there are far bigger things in life, and this is one of those times.

Close friends of mine have visited New Orleans several times. I’ve only been there once personally back in the 1980s and it is a wonderful place to visit. I check out the Bourbon Street webcam when friends are there to see if I can spot the and do a screen capture for them.

I love the music of that town, and the food is off the chart.

It will be interesting to see the reactions of people as it opens again. There will be flowers and other sentiments I’m guessing. But how long will it take for that thought and memory to fade from anyone entering that street now?