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I arrived into New Orleans a little after 9am yesterday morning. Luckily I slept the entire flight. Lucky because, from the minute my feet hit the pavement in this town,...

15 March, 2012 /

I’m nervous. Tomorrow morning I board a plane to New Orleans for probably one of the most exciting opportunities of my life. I have a sneaking suspicion it will be life-changing. The...

10 March, 2012 /

DAY ONE: ARRIVAL Upon arrival at our hotel, The Modern, we will have an entrance interview. After mine, I plan to drop everything in my room, put on my walking shoes...

06 March, 2012 /

: : : : : : : : : :  DAY TWO { I'll need some of that thick, strong, chicory coffee like they serve at Café du Monde } Out of...

06 March, 2012 /

: : : : : : : : : :  DAY THREE Another one of those 8am mornings. Coffee better be strong, especially after a night on Oak Street. We'll visit other...

06 March, 2012 /

: : : : : : : : : :  DAY FOUR They let us sleep in this morning. After all, it's Saturday in the Big Easy. At 10:15 we jump right...

06 March, 2012 /

I ran into my friend, Jean, walking the dog yesterday morning. She and I continued walking together, and talking for 15 or so minutes. She opened up to me, telling me that...

04 March, 2012 /

Two of my Facebook friends from Sweden posted this question on Facebook yesterday: "We'r 2 girls from sweden going to NY now on the 13th March, You guys have any...

02 March, 2012 /

My FB/Bloggin' friend just sent me a tip on where to find the city's best Bloody Marys. Her message reminded me that I need to keep everyone's recommendations somewhere handy....

05 February, 2012 /

Okay, the timer's clicking. See if I can do another post in 10 minutes. I did my outline in the shower, I've poured myself a cup of coffee. And I've...

03 February, 2012 /