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Book Cover
Here is the cover to my book! Pretty excited. The whole editing process has been eye opening – so many layers. But my fears were calmed a bit when one of my professors told me that every book has mistakes. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research
Tagged asher, book, crescent city, history, history press, hope and new orleans, New Orleans, Photography, photos, research, street signs, streets
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Cruisin’ and Lecturin’
Well, I completed my first lecture series for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Not only was it my first time on a cruise, but my first time lecturing to non-New Orleanians. Both experiences were eye opening and a learning experience. I … Continue reading
Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research, The Mascot
Tagged cruise, cruise ship, history, lecture, New Orleans, Photography, prohibition, rccl, Royal Caribbean Cruise, speaker, street signs, talk, the mascot
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Prohibition Article is Here!
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
Mule in the Gutter
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
Posted in General, History, New Orleans, Research
Tagged dead mule, editor, glanders, history, mules, New Orleans, new orleans times, rampart street, sanitation, street commissioners, yesteryear
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It’s Cruise Time… Seriously.
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
Prohibition Lecture Video
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
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research
Tagged andrew ward, fleur de tease, history, lecture, mikko, museum, New Orleans, no beer no work, nola, nola brewery, old new orleans rum, old u.s. mint, performance, prohibition, rick english, sally asher, sammy edwards, trixie minx, veronica russell, volstead act
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Steppin’ Out on PBS
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
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged andrew ward, lecture, old new orleans rum, pbs, peggy laborde, poppy tucker, prohibition, rum, steppin' out, u.s. mint, wyes
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The ABC’s of New Orleans
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
Posted in General, History, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Politics, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged audubon, bienville, canal, history, Houmas, La Salle, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, newcomb, nola, pie dufour, pontalba, st. louis, touro, ulloa
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Louisiana History Alive’s Manifest Destiny!
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
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research
Tagged actors, chris lane, french quarter, historical, history, lha, louisiana history alive, New Orleans, new wave, nola, paris room, tulane, veronica russell, wwoz
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