Category Archives: Research

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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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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Prohibition Article

Posted on June 17, 2013 by sally

I just finished my 4000 word article on Prohibition for the fall issue of Louisiana Cultural Vistas Magazine. I don’t think I have ever labored over words more, or cut, added, cut, added, cut – so much in my life. … Continue reading →

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Progress….

Posted on June 6, 2013 by sally

I am officially 1/4 through writing my book about New Orleans street signs for the History Press.  Of course, I am taking into account that I will probably need to edit/cut about 10,000 to 20,00 words but… DAMN! This month … Continue reading →

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Second book progress down!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by sally

Bullet Points on the Past Couple of Crazy Weeks March 30th – ran the Crescent City Classic. The whole damn thing! And felt GOOD! After only a few weeks of training. The problem is I will have to cease my … Continue reading →

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First Progress Report

Posted on March 15, 2013 by sally

Well, I turned in my first monthly progress report for my book and got some good feedback from my editor. Movin’ along! I would say I am about 8-10% done. Right on schedule. Here are some things I learned (and … Continue reading →

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Mascot article in Louisiana Cultural Vistas Magazine!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by sally

My article on the Mascot has arrived! They did a wonderful job. The layout is simply beautiful and much more than I could have ever expected. Gorgeous! It’s such an amazing magazine and I am honored to be a part … Continue reading →

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The “Heretic” Andrew Jackson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by sally

I found many versions of this story but this one was my favorite on how the Catholic church was not allowed to say prayers for Andrew Jackson’s soul. ROMANISM AND GEN. JACKSON. – The Roman Catholic bishop of New Orleans … Continue reading →

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