Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween treat

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

This is my favorite Halloween house in New Orleans.  Every year I think there are more “punny” skeletons decorating the grounds!  If you live in the area and aren’t sure where to see this, it’s at the corner of St. … Continue reading →

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Stillness Sundays: Back to the swamp

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

This time, without bugs.  I’m paging through my October photos, wondering why I didn’t post more.  So many beautiful October stories to tell.  I was unwilling to stay up late and tell them – I just lived them instead. I’m … Continue reading →

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Blind Boys of Alabama – see them while you can!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

We were lucky to have the Blind Boys of Alabama come to the free Wednesday Harvest the Music concerts in Lafayette Square this week. There were once five Blind Boys; now there are three.  They are fantastic and have a … Continue reading →

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Fantabulous Fridays: Chilly day leads to spiced cookies

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I hadn’t planned to make cookies today; I’d planned to go out and about, perhaps searching for some costume items or using some gift cards for a rare shopping trip.  But instead, once the cold front breezed in this afternoon, … Continue reading →

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A bicycling view of the West Bank

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I can’t believe I rode 25 miles on my bicycle yesterday.  This is no great feat, I know, but it’s the farthest I’ve ridden in one fell swoop in a long time.  And I’m happy to report that I feel … Continue reading →

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