Over the past few years, street art has exploded onto walls, buildings, and homes in cities across the world. Whether making some type of statement or merely providing a beautiful splash of color on an otherwise bland canvas, murals have become the topic of many conversations and of many Instagram pages. I, for one, am […]
There is nothing I enjoy photographing more than the majestic oaks that are so much a part of the landscape of South Louisiana. My files are bursting with photos of trees taken all over the area, most of them moss covered and massive. There are some special trees that I return to again and again, […]
The beads have been sorted and donated or stored in the attic, the mantle is back to its boring, sparkle-free self, and most of the bustier and bra decorating remnants have been Roomba’d away (along with my magnetic eyelashes, but that’s a whole other post), meaning that I am officially out of Mardi Gras mode. […]
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 […]
This morning, I watched my firstborn’s bright green Jeep disappear from the neighborhood, as she headed out for her fourth semester at Ole Miss. Many of my friends whose children are nearing the college years ask me if saying goodbye gets easier, and while it’s probably not what they want to hear, I always answer […]
I haven’t blogged in a while, and my plan for today was to write an article on one of my favorite topics, Jazzfest, which starts this weekend. After learning of Prince’s death this morning, however, plans changed, and it is with his music playing in the background that I find myself trying to keep my feet […]
