Tag Archives: research

Mascot Covers & Illustrations Explained #1

Posted on April 23, 2012 by sally

This week I uploaded Mascot covers and illustrations to my facebook page so the public relations director of the Cabildo can choose which one he wants to use for their press release, event page, etc. for my lecture on May 10th. … Continue reading →

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The Damone Theory of Historical Research

Posted on April 13, 2012 by sally

There is a scene in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” that always makes me pause… then laugh. Lothario wannabe and petty bookie Mike Damone is giving advice to endearing nerd Mark Ratner on how to get girls. Damone: I mean, … Continue reading →

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Mourning the Kaboom

Posted on March 13, 2012 by sally

The last few weeks, I have been searching the local used bookstores for Louisiana history books. Since the loss of Kaboom Books after the storm (my favorite used bookstore, which was run by the most intelligent and well-informed man I … Continue reading →

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With Good News Comes…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by sally

For me, good news often means more work. One day, my good news will be the result of my hard work not the reason for it. But here is some recent good news that I will be updating on frequently. … Continue reading →

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Narrative is a…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sally

To quote one of my old professors who emailed me this week on the topic, “writing narrative is a bitch.” I think it’s more like a demon from hell. Yea. While I believe writing in the narrative form to describe … Continue reading →

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