Category Archives: the city

Why I love this city – a special story

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Apologies if this story has already made it to you – I think it’s made it beyond the local news to places like Huffington Post. Start with the original post by a mother who took her autistic daughter to the … Continue reading →

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French Quarter night scene #3

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Pirate’s Alley next to Saint Louis Cathedral on Saturday night after a heavy afternoon rain.  Cobblestones after rain look magical.

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French Quarter night scene #2

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Lovely example of an 1800′s porte-cochere Creole townhouse all lit up for Mardi Gras.  The double doors in the center may have been for carriages in the 19th century.

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French Quarter night scene #1

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

A balcony all decked out for Mardi Gras.  Still proudly proclaiming membership in the Who Dat Nation.  With beautiful white painted ironwork beneath the lights and sparklies.

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Giant spiders, beads, and men – oh my!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Where can you find a giant spider, a 20 foot high safety pin, a tree hung with six foot long strands of glass beads, and all kinds of giant men?  At the New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpture Garden, of … Continue reading →

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