I realized today that at least half of my readers (which is probably about 3 people) are not from the New Orleans area and have likely never experienced a Mardi Gras parade, so for those of you unfamiliar with how things work down here, I put together a little Mardi Gras parade primer…just a few […]
This will be short because I have more things to do than I have hours to do them, but I can not let this day go by without acknowledging one of my favorite ladies. She came into my life (or I guess I came into hers rather reluctantly) twenty-two years ago and quickly worked her […]
Day 14 – Streetcars With this being the 185th anniversary of the streetcar, today’s thankful topic was an easy choice. I’ll be honest…I’ve only taken a few rides on streetcars in New Orleans, and I should really do it more often. They are such an iconic part of the city, and I love seeing them […]
*Confession…I am not actually eating beignets right now, as this blog entry claims. I was, in fact, indulging in some unhealthy awesomeness when I wrote this, but when it was ready for posting, I discovered that the coffee shop did not have working wi-fi. I thought wi-fi and coffee shops went together like…well, like wi-fi […]
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 […]
