We had a really fun Halloween. As promised, my parents came to stay with us the day before. All Saints Day is traditionally a huge holiday here, meaning lots of people…
So here’s the thing. We owed in taxes exactly the amount (plus $35) that we are getting in our stimulus check, so technically we are at a wash, in the…
Small things that bring me joy: Part 3 (which has links to Part 1 and 2) 10. A back scratch. I can’t believe I didn’t put this first. My grandmother used to tell…
Notes from the Tulane Book Fest – Anne Applebaum Sarah Broom & Tracy K. Smith Excerpt from “I will tell you the truth about this, I will tell you all about it” by…
We are planting trees in an underserved area of the city today – Craiggy and I. I am trying to volunteer on a community project twice a quarter this year – up from…
Last night a frigid wind blew into New Orleans. It rattled the windows, mercilessly sporadic, and I barely slept. We live in a camelback in New Orleans and the entire front bit of…
Small things that bring me joy: Part One Part Two 8. The words “Book Fest.” Tulane has a Book Fest every year, a legit gathering of major authors. Totally free for everyone. I…