Years ago I made a trip to New Orleans for a wedding and as folklore tells it, I drank the water and a spell was put on me and I have never been the same. I constantly yearn for the city and have missed it so much since I have been away for about two years, now.

When I moved to New Orleans in l999, it was like the gates of heaven opened up for me and my life and Club were blessed beyond belief.  It was clear to me that my God wanted me there and it was part of the master plan.

Unlike some cities where I actually left town in fear for my life in the middle of the night. I left New Orleans after storm Katrina hit (bitch with an attitude) and then her cousin Rita devastated my beautiful city and there was nothing at that time for me in the entertainment biz.  Thus, I made my way to Las Vegas.

Although, I have enjoyed being back in Vegas, I have felt like a duck out of water (the mighty Mississippi) and longed to go back to my southern roots.

Have you guys heard of the philosophy of "The Secret?"  If you haven't, immediately read the book or get the DVD.  I highly recommend you do!! It's amazing! It's all about positive thinking and positive energy and Karma.

I began meditating on what I wanted, visualizing it and moving toward it.  WALA!! My phone rings and I had an offer for a singing gig at a beautiful upscale room in New Orleans and then a call from the new owner of the local Fox TV affiliate in the Crescent City with a job offer to do a TV show featuring local New Orleans talent. PERFECT!!

Then I get a call from a friend offering me a lease on his beautiful home...Thank you God and I am on my way back to New Orleans with a song in my heart ("Way Down Yonder in New Orleans") and a smile on my face.  I am headed back into the arms of my friends and the city with blessings!

All things are possible my friends.  My saying and philosophy is:  "DREAM IT, CONCEIVE IT AND ACHIEVE IT."

We all have the power.  Whatever your belief.. God, Universe or another type of higher spirit, tap into it and GO FOR IT!!  The rewards are abundant and incredible.

Thankfully, with the power of the internet, I will still be able to write my column here at the VCO and continue to communicate with you folks in Vegas and all over the world.  I will keep you posted on my move and progress in the Big Easy.

"Come along with me, down the Mississippi.  We'll take a boat to the land of dreams...down the Mississippi down to New Orleans."

God Bless you all and as usual…. many kisses,

Gennifer Flowers