Well, this is insane! It’s April, it still feels like February, and I still think it’s January. It’s like when …
My Goals for a Lovely Spring
A Visit to the Magnificent Soniat House
Whenever I’m looking for a hotel anywhere, I try to find a small, intimate retreat that is very much full …
Am I Selling Myself Short on the Internet?
I don’t wear a lot of makeup. Lately, I’ve been playing around with tinted moisturizer, but only when we’re doing …
I Need a New Hat for Gardening, and Other Excuses to Buy a Spring Chapeau
Well, I’m in trouble. It’s spring, which means the sun is coming out and I want to sit outside to …
Thoughts for the Weekend and Happy Easter!
Did you feel it? The change? The shift? I drove to the local post office with the driver-side window down …
The Luxury Item I’ve Wanted for Way Too Long
Okay, I’m the first to admit that I can sometimes have expensive taste. It’s something I wrestle with whenever I …
Peddling Around New Orleans City Park with my Beau
On this second trip to New Orleans, I took a little more time figuring out places we had yet to …
In Defense of Silence
The other day I was working in front of the fireplace, which I often do. As the flames licked the …
Colorful Cakes and A Talented Travel Photographer
You’d be amazed to find out that this blog series has only gotten harder over time. Harder because I have …
The Unexpected, But Delightful Rest Stops On the Way to New Orleans and Back
When you’re on the road, one rest stop tends to be as good as the next one. McDonald’s, Starbucks, 7-11 …