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Ms. O’Connor
If I had to live in a city I think I would prefer New Orleans to any other – both Southern and Catholic and with indications that the Devil’s existence is freely recognized – Flannery O’ Connor
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Some photos from the Mint lecture
Here are some photos from my October 10, 2012 lecture. Thank you, John Haffner for the photos.
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Tagged andrew ward, lecture, mint, museum, New Orleans, notorious, photos, reception, scott frilot, the mascot, trixie minx, veronica russell
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WWOZ Interview
I recorded my WWOZ interview from October 9, 2012. Veronica Russell and I were on T.R. Johnson’s show “Jazz from the Marketplace.” T.R. was great! Great questions, very engaging. It’s funny, I have heard about T.R. many times and seen … Continue reading
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Tagged interview, lecture, mint, New Orleans, radio, t.r. johnson, the mascot, veronica russell, wwoz
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Thank you… and then I slept
Thank you very much for everyone who came out to my lecture at the Mint on October 10th. I hope I did not disappoint. We had some technical difficulties at the last minute and… I am not sure I should … Continue reading
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Crazy Weekend
This weekend has been crazy. I have a book to finish reading for school. A paper due on Monday. Lighting check Monday night. A paper due on Tuesday. WWOZ on Tuesday night. And I need to finish my lecture, two … Continue reading
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Steppin’ Out video
Here is the VIDEO from my appearance on Steppin’ Out on October 5th. I come on about halfway and again at the very end. I am very thankful for the host Peggy who was very gracious. It was also nice to … Continue reading
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Tagged journal, lecture, Mascot, New Orleans, newspaper, october 5, old u.s. mint, pbs, research, steppin' out, susan larson, the mint, tv, Video, wyes
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Steppin’ Out
On Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I will be on the local PBS program Steppin’ Out hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde. I come on during the second half to talk about my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint … Continue reading
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Tagged bella blue, lecture, Mascot, New Orleans, newspaper, old u.s. mint, pbs, peggy scott laborde, poppy tooker, sally asher, sarah jane mcmahon, steppin' out, susan larson, tv, wyes
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Country Roads Magazine
Recently I was interviewed for the October issue of Country Roads Magazine by the lovely Ruth Laney. It was quite an adventure! The article is for their monthly column “Antiquarians” and is about my research on the Mascot. Here is the online … Continue reading
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Tagged antiquarians, baton rouge, country roads magazine, Mascot, New Orleans, newspaper, research, ruth laney
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