Hi, I’m Carla.
I try to pay attention. I'm always learning something new. I get excited about little things. I live in an interesting place. Here's where I share my musings. Glad you've stopped by!Top Posts
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- Sums it up just about perfectly...
- NOLA love #7: the real deal vodou - Island of Salvation botanica shop
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- Story Saturdays- Losing consciousness- a story about last night
- Summer treat #29 - the Country Club
- Wordless Wednesday - another Simon sign
- Story Saturdays - How St. Joseph's Day became one of my favorite holidays
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Category Archives: simplicity
Sums it up just about perfectly…
Perhaps this sentiment somewhat explains what has now become my “monthly” post here. This photo taken on the bike ride back from a lovely evening in downtown NOLA a week or so ago. Look at that golden evening light illuminating … Continue reading
Posted in all the stuff that happens in between, simplicity
Tagged doin' nothin', NOLA, photography
5 Comments
More precious than diamonds. And they’re free!
Ok, I guess it all depends on who you ask. Many would say that diamonds are more precious. But when I walk on the beach I get such enjoyment from noticing the little coquina shells and then taking still life … Continue reading
Posted in NOLA nature, simplicity
Tagged coquina shells, nature, photography, precious, precious and free, simple little things, simple living
19 Comments
Happy New Year from Horn Island!
Where the sun sets through the ghost trees of Katrina. I just returned home from another beautiful New Year’s trip to the island. I’m resurrecting this neglected blog with at least a photo per day of my wanderings in NOLA … Continue reading
Summer treat #21 and weekly photo challenge: inside
Yesterday it rained and rained. Inches and inches. The cats and I enjoyed the view of falling raindrops on the back deck from the comfort of inside the house.
Posted in simplicity
Tagged summer rain, summer treat, weekly photo challenge, weekly photo challenge: inside
9 Comments
Summer Treat #19: The wading pool
One of my favorite spots in the summer, especially when the water is clear and there’s no one there. A personal oasis about a mile from home. More details and photos of this beautiful landmark here.
Posted in simplicity, the city
Tagged Audubon Park, New Orleans, summer treat, wading pool
6 Comments
