King Cake Festival Gets My Vote
In case you’ve ever wondered if there is such thing as too much king cake, I discovered today that, yes, there is. Since its inception in 2014, I have wanted to attend the King Cake Festival at Champion’s Square outside the Mercedes Benz Superdome, and this year, I finally got my chance. Upon entering the […]
Another Goodbye
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 […]
Jazzfest Day 1: The Good, the Sad, and the Funny
I’ve always said Fridays are the best day of the week, but First Jazzfest Day Friday is a special kind of great. I went with a bit of trepidation this year because, after all seven days with Kyndall last year, I was not sure how this year would stack up. It was definitely different, and I […]
Baby, You Were a Star…
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 […]
Getting a Zulu Coconut…Tips and Tricks
Here we are in the final push of Mardi Gras, and while most of us have mountains of beads, doubloons, and other trinkets by now (and for the lucky ones a sparkly shoe, purse, or bra to go with them), we all know what we are really angling for…a prized Zulu coconut! The Zulu coconut is, […]
Bustiers, Balconies and Bras…Mardi Gras in the Quarter
I have never wanted to ride in a Mardi Gras parade. Shocking, isn’t it? I love Mardi Gras…everything about it. I have a Mardi Gras tree in my living room. I’m amassing a nice little colored wig collection. I wear a doubloon belt during Carnival season, for pete’s sake! Still, riding on a float has […]