Bourbon Street and Wall Street

Wall Street and Bourbon Street are miles apart. Yet, there may surprisingly be similar activity on the two infamous streets today. On Wall Street stocks are falling; in contrast, on Bourbon Street blouses are falling. Stocks are falling because of the uncertainty of our economy; while, on Bourbon street blouses are falling as women flash a little more than cleavage for the esteemed honor of having the most beads. Today, is the celebration of Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street in New Orleans will be alive with parades and tons of people with beads. The famous King Cake and the other specialities unique to New Orleans will be feasted upon as people enjoy the holiday. The streets will come alive with the mystical sounds of jazz and blues. The musicians will work overtime today to lure visitors from one hot spot to the other. The popular Hurricane drink will be sipped, gulped, and chugged today. In celebration people will be intoxicated to capacity. Actually, intoxication in lieu of the realization that the economy is a shambles right now might not be such a bad idea after all. While pursuing my MBA I often came across the term ambiguity when looking at the future of the business world. Most of my text books and journals highlighted the fact that the future was an uncertain environment. While learning to forecast, analyze, and predict behavior and patterns in the working world one thing seemed definite- and that was we were in for a turbulent time. Therefore, in honor of turbulence, uncertainty, falling stocks, and falling blouses let's all take a moment to forget about it all and celebrate Mardi Gras! Less interest in Wall Street today it is certain we are losing money; while, more interest on Bourbon Street where it also certain that fun is the only expectation of the day!