Ducros Plantation: The Ducros Plantation Easter Party was definitely the highlight of our weekend. Its a private party , but lucky for us, one of the owners, has never met a stranger and ever so kindly invited our whole family out. Ducros house is a breathtaking home, but what I loved most is the […]
Mardi Gras 2019, Memories vs Moments
Ever since we moved to Louisiana, I have loved celebrating Mardi Gras. You can palpate energy in air here around Mardi Gras. And it feels sacred, claimed by Louisiana solely. While the rest of the Nation goes to their day job, we are busy day drinking…eating king cake and draping ourselves in beads. Ray […]
Mardi Gras 2018 y’all
Mardi Gras I know Mardi Gras isn’t a big deal everywhere, but in New Orleans its like an extra Christmas. Except with different colors, different music and less commericalized religious affiliation. Theres an energy in the air, people get into it and oh, the king cake. Its. So. Good. This will be our fourth Mardi […]
Mardi Gras and Lamaze
Happy Mardi Gras y’all! Even though Texas will always be my favorite state, I do love the celebration of Mardi Gras, which is a BIG deal here in Louisiana. Its fun, its silly and, hey, its a day off work! Actually, the boy and I decided to take Monday and Tuesday off, so we […]
Writing in the Sky
Last Wednesday was a pretty busy work day. I started at a charter school and saw 7 kids, yes, 7, and if I would have had more time there were 5 more that needed to be seen. But I had an appointment with another 5 kids at the clinic so after the school kids had […]
Mardi Gras Y’all
I’ve never really got what the big deal is with Mardi Gras before this year. In Texas I think many a Mardi Gras have passed me by, without my noticing. But here in Louisiana…Mardi Gras is A. REAL. BIG. DEAL. y’all. Here is what I learned from my first Mardi Gras. 1. Dress up, […]