Has it really been a month since I've last posted? Where has the time gone? So many interesting things have happened and I wish I would have kept up on my blogging.
A quick recap...If you are ever out in Denham Springs, you will see one of the most unique animals on one farm.
A farmer out there breeds miniature longhorns. They look completely normal, just a third the size of a big longhorn and the farmer bred the animals himself. It's pretty neat.
I don't know about any of you, but this heat does not seem normal for this time of year in Louisiana. Triple digit feels like temperatures days in a row is not cool! I nearly pass out every time I take my dog Butters out for a walk.
Thursday, Michael Jackson passed away. It seems like everyone I know has some type of MJ memory. Mine is trying in vain to do the moon walk when I was a kid. I remember seeing him with his white socks and short pants just gliding backwards on stage. I wanted to dance just like him. I got the spin down, still can't do the moonwalk.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lesson Learned
As I write this blog, I am in pain. Pain like I've never felt before! You may have experienced it once or twice before, or maybe you've dealt with this every summer.
Yes, I am talking about sunburn. The worst sunburn of my life!
My back is one shade lighter than the red shirt I'm wearing. I call it a reminder of Memorial Day weekend 2009.
I went to Pensacola, FL with some friends and had a lovely time at the beach. But, dang those clouds. I didn't even think to put on sunscreen, partly because, I have never burned and partly because, it basically looked like it would rain at any minute.
Lesson learned! From this day forward, I will have that 30 spf with me rain or shine. But just in case, I'll have a nice big bottle of aloe to go along with it.
A sidenote.....I wouldn't be surprised if you saw my colleague, Lauren, writing a similar blog. She's just as red as I am. Misery does love company and at least I'm not suffering alone.
Yes, I am talking about sunburn. The worst sunburn of my life!
My back is one shade lighter than the red shirt I'm wearing. I call it a reminder of Memorial Day weekend 2009.
I went to Pensacola, FL with some friends and had a lovely time at the beach. But, dang those clouds. I didn't even think to put on sunscreen, partly because, I have never burned and partly because, it basically looked like it would rain at any minute.
Lesson learned! From this day forward, I will have that 30 spf with me rain or shine. But just in case, I'll have a nice big bottle of aloe to go along with it.
A sidenote.....I wouldn't be surprised if you saw my colleague, Lauren, writing a similar blog. She's just as red as I am. Misery does love company and at least I'm not suffering alone.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Hurricane Season Already?
Oops. This is my first post in a couple of weeks. Where does the time go?
Lately, we've been running a lot of stories about hurricane preparedness. It struck me this morning, the storm season begins in two weeks. Again, where did the time go?
Doesn't it seem like just yesterday, we were all living in the dark, sweltering in the heat, after Gustav hit? I'm praying for a calm season.
Covering last year's hurricane was exciting for about a day, since I've never lived through a hurricane. Then, reality hit. It's pretty unpleasant when there's no power, you can't drive, because of trees in the road, and you run out of food.
But, should Mother Nature send a storm our way, I'm ready this year. I've "got a game plan," if you will.
I'm not springing for that expensive generator, but you better believe I'm stocked with battery powered lights, and most importantly, battery operated fans.
Lately, we've been running a lot of stories about hurricane preparedness. It struck me this morning, the storm season begins in two weeks. Again, where did the time go?
Doesn't it seem like just yesterday, we were all living in the dark, sweltering in the heat, after Gustav hit? I'm praying for a calm season.
Covering last year's hurricane was exciting for about a day, since I've never lived through a hurricane. Then, reality hit. It's pretty unpleasant when there's no power, you can't drive, because of trees in the road, and you run out of food.
But, should Mother Nature send a storm our way, I'm ready this year. I've "got a game plan," if you will.
I'm not springing for that expensive generator, but you better believe I'm stocked with battery powered lights, and most importantly, battery operated fans.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Where are the cheese curds?
The past two weekends have been busy. From Festival International in Lafayette, to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, it feels like I've been driving all over the state.
I was pleasantly surprised by both events. Great music, great food, and beautiful weather. You can't go wrong, especially when natchitoches meat pies are involved. Those are the best!
But, if I could add one thing to festivals in Louisiana it would be Midwest fair food. I'm talking cheese curds, chocolate chip cookies, pronto pups, homemade french fries, and mini donuts.
Yes, it is a heart attack waiting to happen, but the food is so good, I'm salivating just thinking about it. It's so good, I've been contemplating a trip back to MN, just so I can eat all my favorites at this year's state fair. You can point and laugh now, but don't be surprised if I'm away a few days at the end of August.
I was pleasantly surprised by both events. Great music, great food, and beautiful weather. You can't go wrong, especially when natchitoches meat pies are involved. Those are the best!
But, if I could add one thing to festivals in Louisiana it would be Midwest fair food. I'm talking cheese curds, chocolate chip cookies, pronto pups, homemade french fries, and mini donuts.
Yes, it is a heart attack waiting to happen, but the food is so good, I'm salivating just thinking about it. It's so good, I've been contemplating a trip back to MN, just so I can eat all my favorites at this year's state fair. You can point and laugh now, but don't be surprised if I'm away a few days at the end of August.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Quidditch At LSU
I've never read a Harry Potter book, but I've seen the movies and really liked all of them. I get why people are fanatics about the series. JK Rowling wrote a great story line.
On that note, I know there are fans that have seen the movies 20 times and own all the Harry Potter lunch boxes, action figures, you name it. But never did I think that I'd run into a story quite like the one I covered last weekend.
There is a quidditch team at LSU! Apparently, this is becoming a popular collegiate sport.
Before you judge, I can say, this is not a sport for the weak at heart. I'd call it a combination of rugby, hide and seek, and in a weird way... basketball.
For anyone who's played rugby, its probably the most physical sport. It's football with no pads. I played rugby in college and had my share of bumps and bruises. But quidditch takes it up a notch. The reason...they run around with brooms between their legs!
Imagine having someone twice your size, running at you full speed, ready to cream you. Oh yeah, and there's this broom you're both carrying. It could....I don't know jab you in the rib, break off on your leg, or heaven forbid poke you in the eye! It's intense.
I know you're all dying to see what this looks like. Check it out at http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/quidditch-lsu or just go to the LSU pitch on the weekends. It really is a riot to watch.
On that note, I know there are fans that have seen the movies 20 times and own all the Harry Potter lunch boxes, action figures, you name it. But never did I think that I'd run into a story quite like the one I covered last weekend.
There is a quidditch team at LSU! Apparently, this is becoming a popular collegiate sport.
Before you judge, I can say, this is not a sport for the weak at heart. I'd call it a combination of rugby, hide and seek, and in a weird way... basketball.
For anyone who's played rugby, its probably the most physical sport. It's football with no pads. I played rugby in college and had my share of bumps and bruises. But quidditch takes it up a notch. The reason...they run around with brooms between their legs!
Imagine having someone twice your size, running at you full speed, ready to cream you. Oh yeah, and there's this broom you're both carrying. It could....I don't know jab you in the rib, break off on your leg, or heaven forbid poke you in the eye! It's intense.
I know you're all dying to see what this looks like. Check it out at http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/quidditch-lsu or just go to the LSU pitch on the weekends. It really is a riot to watch.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Credit Card Crunch
Today is an important day for anyone who owns a credit card. President Obama will meet with 13 executives from the largest banks and credit card companies.
The concern is over, what many are calling, abuses by the credit companies. Many customers, like myself, have had their fees and interest rates increase, even though they are up to date on all payments. (I have never been late, and my interest rate doubled!) At the same time, many of those companies have received bank bailout money.
A credit cardholders bill of rights is moving through Congress, which would put a stop to some of these practices.
As for the banks and credit companies, they say, many people aren't paying and this is a way to protect their bottom line.
We'll have to wait and see.
The concern is over, what many are calling, abuses by the credit companies. Many customers, like myself, have had their fees and interest rates increase, even though they are up to date on all payments. (I have never been late, and my interest rate doubled!) At the same time, many of those companies have received bank bailout money.
A credit cardholders bill of rights is moving through Congress, which would put a stop to some of these practices.
As for the banks and credit companies, they say, many people aren't paying and this is a way to protect their bottom line.
We'll have to wait and see.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tax Day
For the first year ever, I am not sweating the tax deadline. Usually, I'm scrambling to finish crunching the numbers. I've always been that person rushing to the post office at night to get it post marked in time.
I don't know why I filed early this year. Maybe I was hoping for a big return. I didn't get it by the way, if you wanted to know. Maybe I didn't want Uncle Sam to have my money. Whatever the reason, finishing my taxes early is now going to become a yearly ritual, even if I have to pay.
I don't know why I filed early this year. Maybe I was hoping for a big return. I didn't get it by the way, if you wanted to know. Maybe I didn't want Uncle Sam to have my money. Whatever the reason, finishing my taxes early is now going to become a yearly ritual, even if I have to pay.
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