Tag Archives: New Orleans

Happy Birthday BERG

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sally

Five years ago today, the Big Easy Rollergirls had its first bout. This happened before roller derby was featured in commercials, and on the news, and in everyday vernacular. This came after two years of hard work and a year after … Continue reading →

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Keeping with the duel theme

Posted on September 13, 2011 by sally

These are test shots for pictures I will be setting up later this week. New Orleans never ceases to amaze me with its constant sources of inspiration.

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I stand corrected

Posted on September 13, 2011 by sally

Oddly enough, searching for more information on slaughterhouses – I discovered this little nugget of history in New Orleans: A Pictorial History by Leonard V. Huber. “Fights involving bulls, bears, tigers, and dogs were held in New Orleans as early as … Continue reading →

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Bossier on the brain

Posted on August 29, 2011 by sally

J.S. Bossier, you are on my mind. I think about you in the moments of soft denial that I can remain in bed wrapped in a homemade quilt and the assumption that the day will wait for me. I think about … Continue reading →

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Code of Honor: Guidelines to Dueling

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sally

Everyone is familiar with a duel. After an altercation occurs and virtue is disputed, two men meet on a field, draw weapons, measure off their predetermined paces, aim and fire (or slash each other, depending on the weapon of choice). … Continue reading →

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