I was raised in a suburb of Boston, did my undergrad in Maine, did my grad work at University of Florida (yay Gators basketball), lived in Sacramento (McClellan AFB), Satellite Beach Florida (Patrick Air Force Base), Ft. Leavenworth Kansas (did my time in Leavenworth- snicker), Harker Heights, Texas (Ft. Hood), El Paso, Texas (Ft. Bliss), …
The whole fam damily headed off in the family truckster for the monthly block party held in Downtown Covington (about a 15 minute drive). The former owners of our house bought a condo in walking distance from the main event, so we were meeting up with them as they graciously invited us to show us …
Another boring day, sitting my dead butt on the couch eating bon-bons by the dozen. Nahhhh…. I took the kiddos to the pediatrician first thing this morning for their newbie appts. Let’s just say, we had some “issues” at the office. Son #1 has a “needle phobia” and there was NO way – even if …
* my internet is up and running (yay Charter-you read my blog?) * I have a new coffee maker * I am finally getting the little rugmonsters in to see their new pediatrician – their allergies have been horrible since we moved here Headline perusing *I-12 is dangerous – yep – passed the back-up of …
ATTENTION: All you businesess in Mandeville, Covington, Metairie, NOLA…anywhere I write about…jump in now before I charge you a full FEMA check for a tiny ad!!! “This” blog has only been around a short time, but I maintain others and have been a blogger for 2 1/2 years now. I know what I am doing …
* The UPS store in town has about the nicest owner, John Hamilton. I kibbitzed with his dad, who had stopped in for a quick hello to his son. He has had this store for 12 years and he already knows my name after 2 weeks of going there. He also has Lili’s artwork displayed …
Honestly, when I am home on the computer I am extremely happy. I can often be seen on the front porch with my laptop. But sometimes I need to get away – the laundry & housework monsters scare me! This morning I started to look for wireless hotspots in Mandeville and Covington. The Sonic down …
1. Trader Joe’s 2. Crate and Barrel 3. Sephora or Ulta 4. Ikea
* I love the people * I love the weather * I love the schools * I love my neighborhood and neighbors * I love meeting new people and hearing their stories * I love this blog and my other one * I love being upbeat and positive * I love having a swimming pool …
Rouse’s is my favorite; had the best selection of King Cakes and they now have Vitamin Water conveniently located everywhere (yay). Why would I write about a grocery store? Because, painfully as a mother I must go there – often. Rouse’s is a very nice store and I prefer it over Winn Dixie. Wal-Mart prices …
new-orleans-orleans-louisiana-united-states-google-maps.htm “You see the map – see the big lake – I live on the Northshore of the lake. No Mom, I haven’t seen a murder up close, I don’t lock my doors every second of the day and I feel safe. There is a 24 mile bridge that separates the Northshore from the crime-ridden …
Next week I will be changing the age on my sidebar – 39 yikes. Instead of asking for Botox injections or a boob job, I’ve decided a want to actually own a real live painting! I am so excited I can’t stand myself. The problem is I don’t know where to start my search. I …
This is my plea to someone, anyone to link this blog to the front page of Nola.com (where they nicely list blogs for free). The below blurb has been on the front page of the forums section for a long time & I have e-mailed the Editor several times. NORTH SHORE BLOGGERS WANTED! Are you …
Had to share the good news with my 5 regular readers (hi mom & Cotillion friends). This is the first time in my life all the kids are in school all day. Last semester my kindergartner only went 1/2 day, but since we moved here from OK in January- JACKPOT – full day. Time to …
“Here comes the rain.” I know, I’ll probably be saying that the rest of my days in LA. I spent 3 years in the El Paso desert, 2 in Oklahoma during a drought & now I live in the perma-swamp. Really, I welcome rain, because otherwise I would never get anything done (am an outdoor …