Jun 25, 2012 |
In researching New Orleans and surrounding area for my current writing project, I’ve discovered and rediscovered some great trivia about the state:
*The Louisiana Purchase was in 1803, and amounted to less than 3 cents per acre at the time.
*The Louisiana territory covered all or part of 15 current United States as well as two Canadian Provinces.
*Louisiana’s roots include French, Spanish, and British.
*Louisiana was named after French King Louis XIV.
*Jazz music was born at the turn of the 20th century, primarily in New Orleans’ black communities.
*Some of the most famous musicians to come out of … read the rest. . .
Jun 24, 2012 |
Or, as I call it with my Minnesotan accent, “N’Orleeeens.”
This past week I’ve been infatuated with the Big Easy. I’m working on a short story idea that came to me a few months ago. And Megan introduced me to Oak Alley Plantation online. The photos are so… mesmerizing. Transforming. Enticing. Haunting.
So guess what. This Girl is now fantasizing about a trip down south. Not that it could happen any time soon (unless I win the lotto, which hasn’t happened yet). But still, it’s fun to plan.
I can taste the Mint Juleps. Smell the tobacco fields. Hear the … read the rest. . .
Jun 24, 2012 |
I’m starting a new weekly feature here at Frankly, My Dear… a run-down of the previous week’s posts, all in one neat little packaged post!
So if you’ve missed any readings, just click on the link and you’ll be caught up in no time.
Happy reading!
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
My Favorite Christmas Movie: Why I don’t always wait for the holidays to watch it.
Lessons Learned: The Creepy Movie Edition: ‘Nuff said.
I Got Nothin’: When I didn’t feel like writing, I wrote anyway.
“What’s the Word?” Wednesday Blog Hop [June 20, … read the rest. . .
