Author Archives: sally

Body of work/Working Body

Posted on January 31, 2014 by sally

My book is done. My body is a wreck. I never knew exactly how active I was until I became inactive and my body rebelled. The last couple of months, any spare moment has been spent on my couch or … Continue reading →

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Prohibition Article is Here!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by sally

My Prohibition Article for Louisiana Cultural Vistas is here!!! Yay! So excited because they do such a wonderful job and their layout/design is marvelous! Special thanks once again to John Haffner for all of his help, David Johnson of LCV, … Continue reading →

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Mule in the Gutter

Posted on December 8, 2013 by sally

An Outrage To the Editor of the N.O. Times – You will greatly oblige me and other citizens by publishing the following: On returning to my office this morning, at about 12 o’clock, I found lying in the gutter, almost … Continue reading →

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It’s Cruise Time… Seriously.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by sally

If you have any money left over from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, why not go on a CRUISE? I will be a guest lecturer on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas on a cruise to the Western Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Holiday Art Markets

Posted on November 30, 2013 by sally

Here is a list of the holiday art markets that I will be participating in for the rest of 2013. I have new photos, new sizes, new ornaments and sales! Each art market is brimming with artists, food from local … Continue reading →

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Prohibition Lecture Video

Posted on November 29, 2013 by sally

My lecture on Prohibition went well!  Here is the link to the video that the Old U.S. Mint shot. It’s divided into 5 sections with a brief description of each one. Prohibition Video Things I have learned – watch the … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Penance

Posted on November 12, 2013 by sally

My lecture on the history of Prohibition in New Orleans is Thursday, November 14th at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade. Free reception at 6PM sponsored by Old New Orleans Rum. They will be serving up tasty (and strong) rum … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out on PBS

Posted on November 5, 2013 by sally

I was fortunate to be invited back to WYES’ “Steppin’ Out” show on November 1st. I adore Peggy Laborde and always enjoy seeing her. Andrew Ward came on with me this time – he is always a pro! Last week was … Continue reading →

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New Stats

Posted on October 28, 2013 by sally

New 50/50 Stats for my book “Hope and New Orleans” 50,000 words 50 photographs Getting close….

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Countdown

Posted on October 14, 2013 by sally

In the next 8 weeks I have to complete the 50 photos for my book, give a lecture at the U.S. Mint (November 14th – mark your calendars), finish writing my book, read the remaining 25 books out of 48 … Continue reading →

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