1973 was the first time I experienced snow in New Orleans, but it was nowhere near what we received yesterday. We measured a full 12 inches in front of our door and 7 inches in Slidell. It was an amazing,historical day for the deep south.
I can’t lie, I’m kinda scared of hurricane season now.
1973 was the first time I experienced snow in New Orleans, but it was nowhere near what we received yesterday. We measured a full 12 inches in front of our door and 7 inches in Slidell. Quite a winter wonderland for the deep south!
It was an amazing and historical day for NOLA. I can’t lie, I’m kinda scared of hurricane season 2025 now. Hurricane Katrina arrived 8 months after it snowed on Christmas day in 2004.
We shall see.
Dusting my blog off to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2024.
I may be over here more often…who knows.
I miss being here.
The Mystical Order of the Phoenix kicked off the 2023 carnival season with its annual meet and greet at Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant.
We had such an amazing time…this is the type of gathering that fuels my soul!
And to have so many women with us who were also with us in the former krewe was the icing on the cake!!
So many people showed up that we shut the place down…the kitchen couldn’t keep up with us!
I can’t wait to ride in 2023…we ride on my father’s birthday. I think I’m going to make some specialty throws in honor of him.I don’t know what it is yet so if y’all have any ideas…put them in the comments!
Let’s get this party started!
I’m dusting this blog off because I need to write my thoughts out. This weekend was a really hard one for the family. We had to say goodbye to my nephew/son, Dale. He was affectionately known as my third child because wherever Ryan was, he was right beside him. They were not only first cousins but being born 2 months apart to the day, they were also running buddies…partners in crime.
He’s taking this one really hard…both of my kids are but Rey is more like me, she’s gonna be there for anyone who needs her, and she was. Ry and Dale had a 2-year start before my daughter was born and both were boys so you know they ganged up on her.
She’s my daughter though so, she held her own
It dawned on me that the last homegoing I’d attended was my dad’s, almost 4 years ago. And in true homegoing fashion, you see people that you haven’t seen in ages.
Funerals and weddings always bring people together.
It was a lovely homegoing though…a celebration of the gregarious spirit he will always be…even on the other side.
I’m glad I told him that I loved him the last time we spoke. I’m glad I have so many wonderful memories that include him.
OVER three thousand women of all races stood on the right side of history and left the Mystic Krewe of Nyx in 2020.
Most school bands and walking krewes have pledged to not participate in that parade ever again.
The power of unity is mighty indeed.
Saturday was an absolutely wonderful day to celebrate the ascension of our Phoenix II!The weather was gorgeous and everyone was in really festive mood so it made for a fabulous gathering of friends,food and of course…libations!
I love the diversity and inclusion we possess in our carnival organization. We honestly believe in the empowerment of ALL women. That’s something that’s very important to me considering how some other carnival organizations are.
Ms.Lynn Isbell will reign as Phoenix II for our 2022 ride which will be Saturday,February 19th at 5:30pm.
I.Cannot.Wait!!!
Hail Phoenix!
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