NOLA Notes

Month: March, 2007

Cankles, Anyone?

My chiropractor is a genius. All my terrible back pains are GONE! It’s like the pain was never there. I am truly awed by what he’s been able to do in a few short weeks. CS and I had quite the journey in getting pregnant, and to us, this pregnancy is a gift. I relish [...]

Speaking of Being a Groupie….

As I recently mentioned, I was a groupie to a local band back when I was in law school. They were a big part of my maintained sanity. My friend reminded me of a CD they’d made back then–I’d forgotten they did one (even though I now recall visiting them in the studio several times [...]

Are They Serious?

Katrina just must be on my mind these days, as I seem to be radar for the “did they really think this would work” items out there. Here’s the little beaut I saw today on my morning commute: a van (you know, the type usually described in an Amber alert–busted looking thing from the ’70s) [...]

Come For a Visit

We are back from our trip. One thing is sure to happen now when I travel out of state: you good people throughout the country want a first hand account of the state of the city. I am always asked “how IS it there?” Now, I know sometimes people ask this only to be polite. [...]

I’m So Unconventional

I am currently in Georgia for my full-on lawyer geek convention. The highlight is that I am hearing great things from some of the greatest minds in the country on the topics. Way cool but not very exciting to write about. So instead, I’ll give you the lowlights so far and the one true highlight. [...]

Music Nobody Knows (But I Love)

Southern Mom tagged me for this meme. And in so doing, she shamed me such that I cannot ignore her. Here are the rules: list seven songs you are into right now. No matter what they are. They must be songs you are presently enjoying. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening [...]

One Good Day Begets Another

Friday was one of those days that reminded my why I love doing the work I do and doing it for who I do it for. Such days can be few and far between, and when they occur I try to latch onto them for all they are worth. Unfortunately, by Sunday, I was feeling [...]

Animals in This Zoo, Part Two

Zella is the senior animal in our zoo. She is our 10 year old german shepherd. She’s HUGE, weighing in at around 130 lbs (she’s lost weight in the last year). Her jaw is bigger than my head. Captain Sarcastic already had her when we met. Having never been around large animals, it took quite [...]

Animals in This Zoo, Part One

Three animals live with us. Two dogs and one cat. The cat lives indoors (ala Babe) and has “outside privileges,” whereas the dogs stay outdoors and have “inside privileges.” Before I was married, I had a cat that loved no one but me. Although she did come to stand Captain Sarcastic and he did come [...]

Captain Sarcastic or Mr. Misunderstood? I Ask You.

Why the moniker “Captain Sarcastic”? Here are two events that happened in just one day. You tell me if I am being too harsh. Just before getting pregnant, another couple we are friends with invited us to join them on a cruise they were taking with several other friends. Immediately, an old wives’ tale popped [...]