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“Look! There it is,” My husband exclaimed as we continued our hike from his conference at the Marriott Marquis. Two flags extended from the elegant Italian Renaissance edifice, with its white columns, dark brick, and Beaux Arts details. My heart leaped, a combination of exertion, excitement, and nerves. I adjusted my bag, straightened my dress,…
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“Free towels!” Twinkling brown eyes revealed delight in a small victory for this long-time loyal member of the venerable New Orleans Athletic Club. More than thirty years ago, they were and still are his reward, along with massages, for continuing his membership through two years of renovations and upgrades that reflect changed social norms and…
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Through the oval window, fluffy white clouds parted to reveal an expanse of blue ocean, reaching through the dawning sky toward a yellow horizon. In my dreams, folks. Crammed into a middle row of a packed transatlantic flight, I clung to this image, readjusted my sleep mask, and burrowed into my upright seat, hoping to…
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