For the past couple of weeks I’ve been living vicariously through my New Orleans friends on Facebook as they have celebrated Carnival season and today, Mardi Gras. It looks like SO MUCH FUN! Even the cops get in on the fun: I swear, I’m going to figure out a way to be there for Mardi…
Since we couldn’t be in New Orleans…
I had to work really hard to keep my envy at bay while all my NOLA friends were posting pictures of the fun they were having during Carnival season and on Mardi Gras. One of these days I absolutely MUST experience it for myself. But since this wasn’t the year for it I decided to…
Just not ready…
I decided that I’m just not quite ready to un-decorate my house. I said this to David last night and he said, “It’s our house; we can do what we want.” So I decided that at least for now I’m not taking down the tree. Instead, I’m going to decorate it for Mardi Gras. I’ll…
Love wins
This morning I read a blog post that made me cry. Eleven year old Emily had been eagerly anticipating Mardi Gras and her favorite parade, the Krewe of Muses. She had made a special countdown calendar, decorated with glitter, on which she would cross off each day. To say that this was a big deal for…
Happy Mardi Gras!
Laissez le bon temps rouler! If you’re very observant you may notice that this is the same picture I shared last Mardi Gras. After a busy afternoon making potato salad, jambalaya and beignets, and sharing this meal with my parents, I decided to cheat. Maybe I’ll take a picture tomorrow. Or maybe not. Anyway, as…
Happy Mardi Gras!
One of these days I WILL be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I want to see the parades, experience the exuberance, and live the tradition. In the meantime I live vicariously through my friends who are there and videos like this one from the 50’s: And this from last year: I listen to music…
The city of my soul..
I’m really missing New Orleans, especially since my NOLA friends have started posting pictures of the parades which have started for Carnival season. One of these days we will be there for Mardi Gras but for now, I am just counting the days until our April trip.
Ask and you shall receive…
See? I can quote scripture, too. 😉 I haven’t forgotten my promise to answer reader questions. So here goes: Georgie: “If you could have dinner with one famous person past or present who would it be and why?” Ooh, that’s a tough one. I’ve thought about this off and on since you posted the question. …
Mardi Gras!
It’s almost over but I couldn’t let the day end without wishing everyone Happy Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras Graphic Comments One of these days I’ll be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras…