This morning I checked out of my hotel in the French Quarter and picked up a rental car. I drove to Barnes and Noble in Metairie first, which had been recommended to me by the woman at the French Market. They have nice displays of dog books and regional interest books. I obtained the business […]
Posted on May 18th, 2008
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Tonight I went to the Humane Society of Louisiana “Canines on the Catwalk†benefit, a fashion show including people and dogs, at Michaud’s Restaurant on St. Charles Avenue. Michaud’s, which just re-opened for the first time since Katrina, offers live Cajun and Zydeco Music on most nights. Deedra from Canine Culture was there, along with […]
Posted on May 17th, 2008
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The sun is shining and the humidity level is down. I don’t need my rain jacket and umbrella this morning! This is the last day of the conference.  I’m not a city person and the lack of open space and greenery is starting to get to me. Plus the city is getting crowded for […]
Posted on May 17th, 2008
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It was pouring down rain again this morning when I walked to the meeting. The wind wasn’t as high though—it didn’t turn my umbrella inside out. Today the meeting goes from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm. I have a break in the afternoon to re-charge my computer battery and visit the blue dog gallery down […]
Posted on May 16th, 2008
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This morning I stepped outside to torrential rains that turned my umbrella inside out. It’s nothing to the people here—they’ve been through much worse…I wondered if the parade at Algiers would take place today. There was still a tornado watch and it was dark outside.
Posted on May 15th, 2008
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I have a room deal that gives me breakfast at my hotel each morning. This morning when I entered the restaurant, three people greeted me. The hostess asked me if I preferred the “barâ€. Now I knew I was in New Orleans, but it wasn’t even 8:00 am yet! Then I realized that there was […]
Posted on May 14th, 2008
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I flew to New Orleans today, with my original reason being a work conference and of course my other reason being to find out how everyone is doing. When we arrived at the airport, I think we were the only plane on the tarmac. Most gates were empty, and there wasn’t much activity outside. Inside, […]
Posted on May 13th, 2008
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This morning as I was driving to work I saw a group of four boys standing at the curb waiting for the school bus. They were probably junior high age. Three of the boys were facing the street, and the other boy was facing the other way. A cat approached the group from the direction […]
Posted on May 12th, 2008
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It’s Mother’s Day and I’ve been doing a lot of dog mothering today—cleaning dog teeth and ears, clipping toenails, and applying Frontline Plus. It’s the first time I’ve clipped Cayenne’s toenails myself. The vet has done them for me before. I elected to put her up on the grooming table and use the clipper (not […]
Posted on May 11th, 2008
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