CS had today off. Oh, what to do? How not to waste the day? I read the newspaper and scanned what events were going on today. There was a book sale at one of the libraries. That’s always a good thing to me. Then there was a party for the streetcar beginning the route from [...]
I prepared my longest post ever. Then broke it into three shorter posts. Then wasn’t satisfied at all. Then the Supreme Court ruled that we have a Constitutional personal right to bear arms. Then my head exploded. And I got political on twitter about local politics. Then a recording of one of those local politicians [...]
A few years back, when Trading Spaces was a reason to stay home on a Friday night, I got the bug to sew. I had visions of curtains, pillows, table runners, you name it. I did my research and bought a sewing machine recommended by a sewing friend. This was before we had Sun. People [...]
I went on a field trip yesterday, really a wild goose chase that bore no fruit. It led me to the neighborhood I grew up in. The area was very badly damaged by Katrina. As I drove toward my old address, I passed the hospital I was born in, the library I used to spend [...]
I cannot say enough how much I like love crawfish bisque. It may well be my all-time favorite dish. Growing up, my mother never made it, not once. The first time I had it was at my best friend’s aunt’s. That bowl set the bar very high. My grandmother would make it every couple of [...]
Drinking in New Orleans. I could say no more and just post pictures. But who are we kidding? Friday, a small group from the Twitterverse met up for lunch at Galatoire’s. I adore Galatoire’s, and have said so time and again. For a succulent read of Friday’s foray, read Pete’s post. It was a glorious [...]
I am going to try something new here–I am going to write what is in my head right this moment. No previous thought has gone into this post; my thoughts have been all over the place. Here goes. I had an epiphany this week. Ok, epiphany is a bit strong of a word. I had [...]
Hodding Carter, who was a progressive journalist and author, and fellow Louisianian, is credited for saying, “[t]here are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.” On the first anniversary of Sun’s birthday, I keep thinking to myself, “Roots and wings.” This year has gone by [...]
Crawfish boils are a common thing during summers in New Orleans. I threw my first boil a couple of years ago and was amazed at the amount of work that goes into one. Here’s a quick to-do list: Order the crawfish in advance. Buy groceries—veggies galore (this year, potatoes, onion, garlic—the typical trio—along with celery, [...]
I am starting to feel a good bit better. Thanks, Katie, for all your e-mails of support and for everyone else’s comments and twitterings; it all really helped! Today I had the privilege of meeting Jane Moneypenny from Variety is the Spice. I don’t know how many of you have read this blog, but it’s [...]