You have to have them sometimes. They shake you out of the daze of your daily grind. Even changing at what part in your morning process of getting ready for the day you decide to brush your teeth helps. Recently I made some larger daily changes, revolving around my work schedule, that completely adjusted my…
A New Orleans Summer Recipe
You will need: -1 bathroom, with a bathtub. Preferably one without windows or ventilation, or, in a pinch, one with a window that never opens. -1 large wool blanket. Army issue perhaps. The heavier and scratchier, the better. -1 large bath towel. -A bucket. Instructions: 1. Go into the bathroom. Close the door. 2. Take…
I Walked Home From Work Today
Anyone who has been reading this thang since its inception knows that the title of this post, walking home from work, used to be a pretty typical phrase for me. Back in the Denver Days, walking to and from work (and everywhere for anything in between) was a commonality in my daily existence. I walked…
Swamp Mama
I’m having way more adventures than I can keep up with. Had another one yesterday, so let’s go back to Mother’s Day first and go from there after I get the next photo set edited. Ha! Nothing makes my soul sing like Da Swamp. Truly. (Well, unless it’s one of those days where Nothing Makes…
The House Guests
Early this morning, I found myself brushing my teeth with one hand and slaughtering termites with the other. Going through my usual a.m. routine, I was brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink (we only have one full bathroom) and noticed a smattering of the little bastards creepy-crawlying around the kitchen windowsills. Never missing a beat,…
The Real Pests
I had an amazing day. Jesus, you couldn’t have asked for a better day – the weather was just absolutely perfect when J and I took my mama and ’em (Cootie and Infamaus) on a swamp tour for Mother’s Day. That post will come later, photos and all. Suffice it to say, for the time…
We Made It
Hi. My name is Sooz. I live in the Lower Garden District in New Orleans, Louisiana… Oh my gods. Do you know how LONG I have been waiting to write that?! Years. YEARS. More so this past year, when I just kept waiting for it to be true. Let me say it again, because it…
My Favorite Bead Dawg
It is Mardi Gras day, and you turn 13. Happy birthday Toby! You are my most favorite Bead Dog, buddy!
Ex El Vee Eye Eye
Ahhh, the long-awaited New Orleans-hosted Superbowl 2013 is upon us. It has been an interesting week, watching the action increase as this weekend drew ever more near. Last weekend, we rounded the bend into Jackson Square and came upon a very floodlit St. Louis Cathedral. Lit up for the benefit of all the news and…
Follow Your Crazy 