New Orleans
New Happenings at the Foot of Canal Street
September 4, 2006 | New OrleansMy wife and I decided to see the acclaimed IMAX movie, “Hurricane on the Bayou” this weekend. On our way there we stopped in Canal Place to make our regular stop at Starbuck's Coffee, and do a little window shopping.… Read More »
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
August 27, 2006 | New OrleansNew Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help rebuild New Orleans! New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. Working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, volunteers experience the joy… Read More »
Katrina: A Year in Remembrance
August 23, 2006 | New OrleansAs we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, newspaper articles and documentaries on television will bring back the vivid memories of how New Orleans was devastated by the worst natural disaster in US History. We will be reminded… Read More »
Andreas: A Great Dining Experience
August 22, 2006 | New OrleansThis past Saturday night my wife and I had dinner with good friends at Andreas Restaurant in Metairie. I've enjoyed great meals there before but, in this post-Katrina world, I now have a greater appreciation for extra special experiences and… Read More »
Dungeness Crabs and The IMPROV at Harrah’s!
August 8, 2006 | New OrleansThis past Friday night, my wife and I went to Harrah's with friends for dinner and to attend the IMPROV comedy show. Friday night at Harrah's for dinner is very popular because it's "Dungeness Crab" night. We met at 6… Read More »
Katrina FAQs
August 1, 2006 | New OrleansYour site says that New Orleans is open for business…what about the hurricane? Didn't it destroy most of New Orleans? Everyone in New Orleans has been or knows someone who has been affected in some way but no, Katrina did… Read More »
$1.50 Chocolate Snowball Please!
July 26, 2006 | New OrleansSeveral nights a week, my wife and I cool off with a snowball from Casey's on West Esplanade in Metairie! Many nights, it's the meeting place for several of our friends. Snowballs are a tradition for locals all around the… Read More »
Our July 4th Celebration: This year is special
July 4, 2006 | New OrleansFor the last 15 years, I have spent my July 4th evenings working the Go 4th on the River Celebration. Each year, the entire Riverfront is crowded not only with locals but also with visitors from the Essence Festival, an… Read More »
Rediscover New Orleans!
July 2, 2006 | New OrleansI have spent the last 30 years of my life promoting New Orleans. After Katrina, besides my home flooding, I was not called back to work. My job was to promote an attraction in New Orleans. Much has changed in… Read More »
Thank you, 17,500 Librarian Visitors!
June 28, 2006 | New OrleansIf you were Downtown this past week it felt so good to see convention delegates in mass numbers walking the streets, shopping, eating (spending money) and having fun. The American Library Association's annual conference was a huge success in more… Read More »