Author Archives: sally

The ABC’s of New Orleans

Posted on September 24, 2013 by sally

As I have mentioned in previous posts, Charles “Pie” Dufour is turning out to be one of my favorite local historians. He makes no illusions about the fact that he rarely uses primary sources, instead writing from other trustworthy scholars, … Continue reading →

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Recent Photo Outtakes

Posted on September 23, 2013 by sally

Here are some recent photo outtakes from when I was out and about shooting for my upcoming book “Hope and New Orleans.” As always, New Orleans never ceases to amaze and bewilder me.

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Louisiana History Alive’s Manifest Destiny!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by sally

Here is some information on an event that not only has some of my friends in it, but is also an incredibly awesome event (what can I say, I have incredibly awesome friends). I have helped them with some PR, … Continue reading →

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Sponge vs. Sieve

Posted on September 11, 2013 by sally

Good news – my editor forgot to send my latest pages back to me. When she did, it had been about six weeks since I last looked at them. I was pleasantly surprised to read them and think – “Wow, … Continue reading →

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Recent Shout Outs

Posted on August 27, 2013 by sally

I have had some real nice shout outs lately, but have been too busy to crow about them. So here goes some shameless crowing. More than 900 colleges and universities submitted nearly 12,000 photos to U.S. News, which give glimpses … Continue reading →

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SlutsUnlimited

Posted on August 22, 2013 by sally

SlutsUnlimited is an amazing, well-written, witty, honest, and brave blog written by my friend Lori. I frequently recommend this blog to friends who are going through a rough patch – particularly those who feel frustrated by trying to live up … Continue reading →

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Music, music, music

Posted on August 14, 2013 by sally

Music makes the world go round… From borrowing records, making mix-tapes, burning cds to playlists. Playlists are awesome. Workout Playlist. I have extremely specific playlists for working out – specifically running. I like to start with a steady, upbeat song, … Continue reading →

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Beer Slang

Posted on July 19, 2013 by sally

When beer became legal in New Orleans on April 13, 1933 after thirteen years of living an outlaw existence, the New Orleans States ran an article to instruct beer-loving consumers on proper beer lingo. Forgotten Words Are Back With New … Continue reading →

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Book Progress #4

Posted on July 19, 2013 by sally

Last week I sent in my next section of pages for my book Hope and New Orleans. This is where I am: My contract calls for 35 photographs and 40,000 words. Or 65 photographs and 35,000 words. Or something that … Continue reading →

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Newest Treasure

Posted on July 12, 2013 by sally

I first discovered Charles Dufour for his newspaper articles in the Times-Picayune. He was known as “Pie Dufour.” I was studying the rebellion of 1768 and stumbled across one of his articles. I did some research on Dufour – he’s … Continue reading →

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