Day 11 – The Saenger Theater I have always been a lover of concerts and musicals, and there is no better place to experience one than at the beautiful Saenger Theater on Canal Street. The Saenger opened in 1927, and enjoyed many successful decades, despite changing owners several times and undergoing a few major renovations. […]
Day 10 – Black and Gold Fridays I am a die hard Saints fan. While I spend most of my Sundays in front of the tv instead of in the Dome, I am no less dedicated than I was when we were season ticket holders back in the lucky-to-be .500 years. I play Saints music […]
Day 9 – Live Oak Trees There are few things more magical than a Spanish moss-draped live oak tree. Yes, I mentioned the oaks in my City Park post on Day 2, but they are special enough to receive their own entry. Today, on Day 9 of my series, I am thankful for these magnificent […]
Day 8 – Wrought Iron When you’re walking around New Orleans, you may be inclined to look down so as not to trip over a broken sidewalk or fall in one of the city’s notorious potholes, but if you aren’t looking up, you are missing out on some of the greatest balconies in the world. […]
I am so thankful for the many beautiful houses in New Orleans to photograph and admire. The colors, the trim work, the creative use of space, and if you’re lucky, the lead or stained glass windows…there’s a lot to take in. Today I am focusing on my favorite area for house stalking in New Orleans…the […]
Day 6 – Interesting People My topic for Day 6, interesting people of New Orleans, was an easy choice. It seems that everywhere I turn in New Orleans, I am met by someone who could probably entertain me with some pretty colorful stories. While other cities feel the need to remind us of just how […]
