Last night, the family and I headed down to “Boo at the Zoo” held at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. The event is sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines and they put on a great show with their 70 foot “Fun Ship” made up of carved pumpkins. It really is something you need to see! … Read more
To tourists, New Orleans doesn’t always appear to be a “family friendly” kind of town. Great food? Sure. Bourbon Street frivolity? You betcha. Fun for a toddler? <crickets> But ever since I had kids of my own, I have been on a search for activities for my young family and I did not have to … Read more
Can you believe there are only 90 days until Christmas? Have you started shopping yet? If you are anything like me, I am starting to make lists but refuse to start buying until after Thanksgiving! Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the latest trends will be this holiday season before you set foot in … Read more
In 1996, the world lost a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated Catholic, incredible athlete, honest bookkeeper….my Paw-Paw. Born without fingers on his left hand, he overcame extreme adversity and beat the odds to become a pitcher for the minor league New Orleans Pelicans. He was sharp mentally, physically and spiritually, but unfortunately he was no … Read more
Here in New Orleans, we are by nature a hospitable bunch, but Hurricane Isaac has worn out his welcome. What was just a category 1 hurricane wreaked more havoc on our City than was originally expected. Today, after 3 days stuck inside, I was able to get out and take some pictures of my area. … Read more
To say that last night was scary would be an extreme understatement. As Hurricane Isaac rolled in to New Orleans, the wind gusts were tremendous and constant. He stalled right over us even backing up and making a second landfall causing us to get repeatedly punched in the gut. This morning, the winds have died … Read more