Monthly Archives: October 2012

Mrs. Halloween

For the last few years I have made it a point to stop by the home on St. Charles at State Street to take pictures of their amazing Halloween decorations. Last year I met the owner, Louellen Berger, who graciously … Continue reading

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Country Roads Magazine

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Country Roads Magazine ran an article about my work in their October issue.  Here is an image from the print edition: The print version showcases a lot more of the photos from the Mascot. … Continue reading

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Ms. O’Connor

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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Some photos from the Mint lecture

Here are some photos from my October 10, 2012 lecture.     Thank you, John Haffner for the photos.

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WWOZ Interview

I recorded my WWOZ interview from October 9, 2012. Veronica Russell and I were on T.R. Johnson’s show “Jazz from the Marketplace.” T.R. was great! Great questions, very engaging. It’s funny, I have heard about T.R. many times and seen … Continue reading

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Thank you… and then I slept

Thank you very much for everyone who came out to my lecture at the Mint on October 10th. I hope I did not disappoint. We had some technical difficulties at the last minute and… I am not sure I should … Continue reading

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Press for the Mint Lecture

Here is some recent press for my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade Ave on October 10, 2012: The Times Picayune NOLA Defender Tulane Event Calendar Don’t forget – reception at 6:30. Cupcakes provided by Cake Cafe, craft beer … Continue reading

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Crazy Weekend

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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Steppin’ Out video

Here is the VIDEO from my appearance on Steppin’ Out on October 5th. I come on about halfway and again at the very end. I am very thankful for the host Peggy who was very gracious. It was also nice to … Continue reading

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Steppin’ Out

On Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I will be on the local PBS program Steppin’ Out hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde. I come on during the second half to talk about my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint … Continue reading

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