Tennessee Williams led a troubled life, from childhood on. It’s the subject of his books and plays and books written about him. His career had its ups and downs. He won two Pulitzer prizes; his last play closed after only 40 performances. He died in 1983 at a time when he was suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and his plays were not well received. And yet, Williams inspires artists and writers worldwide. This week in New Orleans is the Tennessee Williams Festival, a festival that began in 1986 with 500 attendees and has grown into a international event that attracts over 10,000 annually. It’s a late tribute to a talented writer who captured the soul of New Orleans in his writing. One of the lines from A Streetcar Named Desire is “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers…” We all depend on the kindness of strangers…of friends…of family as we go through life’s ups and downs. Be kind today and every day.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
~C
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