Monthly Archives: June 2014

Lecture at Nix Library

On June 19, 2014, I will be lecturing and signing copies of my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. I will also have books … Continue reading

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June Events

I have some fun events in June. Hope to see y’all out for some of them! Sunday, June 15th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at Whole Foods. Arabella Station. 5600 Magazine Street. 11am to 1pm. Thursday, June … Continue reading

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Shoe Superstitions 1904

Shoe Superstition When you buy a pair of new shoes, never put them on a shelf higher than your head, unless you want to bring bad luck; and if you blacken them before you have had both shoes on, you … Continue reading

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