Check out this piece of art I found on the street in New Orleans! My guess is it was part of a costume or handmade float in a recent Mardi Gras walking parade like Chewbacchus, Krewe Boheme, or Krewe du Vieux. Why anyone would get rid of it is a mystery, but the ephemeral nature…Continue reading A 7th century riot grrl
Tag: New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2025
One of the things I love about living in New Orleans is that no matter how frightening the world gets, the people here make time to celebrate all that’s good and beautiful. Mardi Gras is a citywide but still homegrown party put on by locals (no corporate sponsors!) for anyone who wants to join the…Continue reading Mardi Gras 2025
The losing team
The college women’s basketball playoffs were incredible this past week. I am not usually much of a sports fan but local enthusiasm for LSU’s team in the Final Four was contagious. The players’ athleticism and teamwork bordered on the magical, and I loved their stylistic expressions on and off the court. My sports-minded family and…Continue reading The losing team
Summer school
Typing away at my desk can sometimes feel like creating in a bubble, so when a couple of writing courses crossed my inbox, I decided to go for it. So far, I am exploring new skill sets and meeting new writing friends, so I feel like I’m off to a good start. The WOW! Women…Continue reading Summer school
Celebrating spring, writerly style
It took a while, but I finished a draft of a novel! Woot! While it rests–and I gather courage to show it to readers–I am taking advantage of book and literary festivals happening here in New Orleans. Because all writing and no reading makes for a dull me! I recently enjoyed the New Orleans Book…Continue reading Celebrating spring, writerly style