Beneath the outward charm of the South lies something darker. In the flickering glow of gas lamps, whispers of the past refuse to be silenced and ghostly spirits roam the streets. The spirits of war, lost love, and unfinished business refuse to fade from Annapolis, New Orleans, and other Southern cities. In this part of the US, every shadow holds a story. Read on to find out their chilling secrets. Continue reading The South’s Most Haunted Spectral Structures→
New Orleans is a city that knows how to eat. It’s famous for its bold flavors as well as dishes you won’t find anywhere else. If you’ve ever wanted to cook like a local, a cooking tour is your best option. These hands-on experiences let you step into a real kitchen and learn from expert chefs. Continue reading Cooking Classes in New Orleans: A Fun Way to Learn a Life Skill→
L’Oiseau (The Bird) Tableau Photo By Sean Yseult (All Photos By Gail, Click on Any Image to Enlarge for Detail)
Musician Sean Yseult hasn’t exactly been sitting around idle since she hung up her bass with White Zombie. Splitting her time between homes in New Orleans and Manhattan, Yseult not only stays involved in music but she is also a successful fashion designer and multi-media artist with a wide ranging expertise in photography. Three of Yseult’s photographic projects are on display now in a retrospective hosted by Sacred Gallery. Continue reading Sean Yseult Retrospective at Sacred Gallery→
The photoshopped image above was sent to me by my friend, Ronne, a native of New Orleans who now lives in the southwest. Ronne didn’t have any information on the origin of the image nor did she have any idea what it might be associated with, but she knows I love the pink, so she sent it over. I can’t find anything on the Internet using the obvious search terms (Pink New Orleans Image October) but I think it’s a nice photo and I figured I had better get it on the blog while we are still in the month of October. If you have any clues as to what this picture is about, please leave them in the comments!
Oh hey! In case you didn’t notice, I’ve been on vacation. Did you miss me? I just got back late last night from 3 days in New Orleans followed by a 7 Day/Night Caribbean Cruise on the lovely Carnival Triumph – the greatest ship at sea! I highly recommended a Carnival Cruise (or any cruise, but Carnival is awesome) for any vacation you might consider! I’m still getting used to not feeling the motion of the ocean! And, surprisingly, NYC feels not so humid after some of the ports I’ve been in over the past 10 days! Cruisin’!
