Category Archives: New Orleans

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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Muses Time!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by sally

It’s Muses time again and this will be the 6th year the Big Easy Rollergirls (and me) have participated in the parade. As a retired skater, I am grateful that the league lets us participate in this amazing “girl power” … Continue reading →

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Krewe of Barkus article

Posted on February 6, 2013 by sally

Costumed dogs parading around the French Quarter. What is not to love? The Krewe of Barkus is the annual Mardi Gras dog parade. Allegedly, it was founded in 1992 when Tom Wood was at a Margaret Orr Fan Club meeting (I love … Continue reading →

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My book contract!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by sally

So… I got a book contract with the History Press. I am excited. Happy. Slightly terrified. And GEARED UP! It will be a history of New Orleans street signs. I will be writing the text and shooting the photographs. I … Continue reading →

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Walking Krewes of New Orleans

Posted on January 25, 2013 by sally

Last week I was strolling on the Tulane campus, trying to capture students returning for the semester when my mind drifted to Mardi Gras (as it often does). I thought about all my fabulous creative friends who participate in Carnival … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras 1939

Posted on January 22, 2013 by sally

Sorry for all the skipping around. This week I have written about (in this order) news reports of Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1838, 1837, and now 1839. It appears that Mardi Gras started out with a bit of … Continue reading →

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The “First” Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

Posted on January 18, 2013 by sally

I have read various articles that state that the first Mardi Gras walking “parade” was in 1837. Arthur Hardy stated that the parade consisted of “walking revelers.” But after a quick internet skim, I could not find a date, nor … Continue reading →

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