Author Archives: sally

The Curse of the Yellow Dress

Posted on August 10, 2012 by sally

There are benefits to living in a Catholic city. One is, you are off on Good Friday. A benefit for working at Tulane (in my department) is usually on a holiday weekend we get let out a couple of hours … Continue reading →

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Bill & Chris

Posted on August 8, 2012 by sally

I have been a Bill Murray fan since I first saw Meatballs. I have even won money betting on Bill Murray quotes (undefeated – ahem). He is genius. But I am going to have to give this one to Chris … Continue reading →

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Seattle Summer 2012

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sally

Since I am already behind on so many blogs (mainly Chicago trip and bull run) I decided to write my Seattle trip while it is fresh (or fuzzy considering I am operating on about 5 hours of sleep). Here are … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #11 of 12: Enlargement

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sally

The Mascot debuted on February 18, 1882. Running eight pages, the paper started out 9 ¼ x 12 ¾ inches in size, but on September 2, 1882 it changed to 15″ x 11″, which it remained for almost its entire … Continue reading →

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My sister’s garden

Posted on August 4, 2012 by sally

Aside from being beautiful, clever, and witty… my sister Wendy is also an incredibly talented gardener. Here are just a few photos from her Northwest garden.

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Mascot Mondays #10 of 12: The Divorce Mill

Posted on July 31, 2012 by sally

Okay, I am on vacation. Morning on the beach eagle-watching, afternoon doing wedding prep for my nephew, evening dinner with friends and one free-for-all track meet… Determined to make this summer goal. As I stated in my lecture, toward the … Continue reading →

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Mascot Monday #9 of 12: Kisses

Posted on July 23, 2012 by sally

Here is something a little bit lighthearted (and a bit misogynistic) after abortions, bank robberies and murder. THE OLD FELLOW LOVED KISSES So Upon Columbus Day He Kissed a Car Full. The Old Maid Liked It, But the Married Woman … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #8 of 12: A Girl Gone Wrong

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sally

ANOTHER GIRL GONE WRONG. MISS FLORENCE WARNER DIES FROM THE EFFECTS OF AN ATTEMPTED ABORTION. Three Men are Suspected of the Parentage, William H. Barrow, a Grey-Haired Camp Street Hardware Merchant, and a Prominent Member of the Southern Athletic Club. … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #7 of 12: This day in history 125 years ago

Posted on July 10, 2012 by sally

First off, what an amazing cover illustration. Here is the article that accompanied it: The newspapers throughout the State, which are held in the grasp of the politicians and office-seekers of both factions, and which refuse to recognize the right … Continue reading →

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Book & Food Week Three and 4.5

Posted on July 9, 2012 by sally

I have been really good on the books, not so good on the food – but to be fair I have hosted various dinner parties (Slaying Sushi Party and a Rosser Potluck) AND I have been working on my cookbook… … Continue reading →

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