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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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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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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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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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Bull run slideshow test

Posted on July 10, 2013 by sally

Bull run slideshow test 400ppx 600ppx 800ppx

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Albert Einstein Mantra of the Day

Posted on February 18, 2013 by sally

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.

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A spoon full of scholarship

Posted on December 4, 2012 by sally

Today is my last day of class for the year. I still have final research papers to complete but… first year down. No pause for reflection, I will figure that out later. Although this may be premature I am going … Continue reading →

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Ms. O’Connor

Posted on October 23, 2012 by sally

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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Crazy Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2012 by sally

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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