Brendan got a job...at WalMart! He had us in stitches telling us about it. It's a brand new store (opening end of June) and I can just imagine the application pool in these parts, so when they saw a well-spoken graduate of an area private school, they jumped all over him. He was interviewed by one person, who called in another person, who called in the store manager, and he was offered the job as assistant grocery department manager! He has since declined the management position, but will take another position in the store while waiting for the next NOFD recruit class.
He decided on the New Orleans fire department because they will work around school schedules. He can get an associates degree in fire science at the community college. THEN, after 3 years on NOFD, they will pay 70% of his tuition to Tulane. Then who knows...maybe fire chief! LOL!
He's the real schemer in this family. Always a plan. He joined the volunteer fire department down the street for the experience and the possibility that he could land one of the paying positions as a second job sometime in the future! His mind never stops. It wears me out trying to keep up with what he's got going!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Nassau, Bahamas
Paradise! In fact, our hotel was located on Paradise Island! Palm trees, white sand beaches, and the turquoise blue Caribbean. Our room looked down on one of over a dozen pools.
The view from our balcony:
The grounds were impeccably landscaped with water features holding plants and creatures (sharks, stingrays, etc.)! The water lilies were gorgeous:
We toured the city area and I saw it all through the lens of my camera and the tinted window of a bouncing bus. It appears that there are no speed limits, simply " suggestions"! Any photos captured are considered lagniappe!
Conch fritters and conch salad are two of the island's regional specialties. See the shells on the table behind this vendor? They give us the main ingredient for those dishes. :)
A church with attached grave yard:
The original church building of St. Francis Cathedral...I think?
I spotted this derelict building on the way in from the airport and had to seek it out to photograph. Love all the tropical color and, of course, the character of its worn exterior.
Just a shuttered window on a cement building...
I'm going to miss this place!
The view from our balcony:
The grounds were impeccably landscaped with water features holding plants and creatures (sharks, stingrays, etc.)! The water lilies were gorgeous:
We toured the city area and I saw it all through the lens of my camera and the tinted window of a bouncing bus. It appears that there are no speed limits, simply " suggestions"! Any photos captured are considered lagniappe!
Conch fritters and conch salad are two of the island's regional specialties. See the shells on the table behind this vendor? They give us the main ingredient for those dishes. :)
A church with attached grave yard:
The original church building of St. Francis Cathedral...I think?
I spotted this derelict building on the way in from the airport and had to seek it out to photograph. Love all the tropical color and, of course, the character of its worn exterior.
Just a shuttered window on a cement building...
I'm going to miss this place!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Cool Action
Yeah! I figured out how to add and execute "actions" in Photoshop Elements and promptly gave this contemporary photo of Destrehan Plantation a vintage postcard look.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Whatever!
I couldn't resist creating an Obamicon with this photo of Kevin. His exasperated expression is too funny. The teenage years are going to be soooo much fun...NOT!
[DISCLAIMER: This image is in no way a statement of my political views, or my son's, one way or the other!]
You can create your very own 4-color poster in the style of Shepard Fairey by going to http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/. Upload a photo, choose a message, and be "Obamiconed"!
[DISCLAIMER: This image is in no way a statement of my political views, or my son's, one way or the other!]
You can create your very own 4-color poster in the style of Shepard Fairey by going to http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/. Upload a photo, choose a message, and be "Obamiconed"!
River Road Ramble
Today, I had to drive down River Road to pick up Chris' retainer from the ortho's Destrehan office. Since we weren't rushed on the ride home, I let Chris drive while I snapped photos through the windshield of the van. These three distinct pieces of architecture were my favorites:
Tourist destination, Destrehan Plantation, is surrounded by moss-draped oaks.
In contrast, a rundown and rusted tin-roofed shack sits alone in a field.
And finally, the old Kenner High School, has a certain charm of its own.
Tourist destination, Destrehan Plantation, is surrounded by moss-draped oaks.
In contrast, a rundown and rusted tin-roofed shack sits alone in a field.
And finally, the old Kenner High School, has a certain charm of its own.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
12 on 12
12 photos from the 12th day of January.
A batch of pancakes ready for the freezer.
My current scrapbook project.
Sign in front of the bakery known in New Orleans for their delicious doberge cakes.
A landmark when I was a child, this particular water tower was painted in red and white checks. Couldn't miss it!
Signs of the current cause in Jefferson Parish.
The view from my kitchen window...a street corner, the foreclosed house on the next block, and wispy branches from the naked Cypress trees.
Grafitti, becoming more prevalent in the area. Where's the grey ghost when you need him?
What a deal! I'm thinking ROAD TRIP!
The neverending contruction of the performing arts center near Zephyr's stadium. I could have taken this photo each month of last year and nothing would have changed.
Kevin's current "projects"...video game boxes, Spongebob Legos, and a "clubhouse" sign.
Pouring over photos from last year.
Brendan's stuff. The boy has a penchant for plaid and has become renowned for it among his friends. Even his wallet sports a sort of plaid patchwork design!
A batch of pancakes ready for the freezer.
My current scrapbook project.
Sign in front of the bakery known in New Orleans for their delicious doberge cakes.
A landmark when I was a child, this particular water tower was painted in red and white checks. Couldn't miss it!
Signs of the current cause in Jefferson Parish. 
The view from my kitchen window...a street corner, the foreclosed house on the next block, and wispy branches from the naked Cypress trees.
Grafitti, becoming more prevalent in the area. Where's the grey ghost when you need him?
What a deal! I'm thinking ROAD TRIP!
The neverending contruction of the performing arts center near Zephyr's stadium. I could have taken this photo each month of last year and nothing would have changed.
Kevin's current "projects"...video game boxes, Spongebob Legos, and a "clubhouse" sign.
Pouring over photos from last year.
Brendan's stuff. The boy has a penchant for plaid and has become renowned for it among his friends. Even his wallet sports a sort of plaid patchwork design!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Decaying Beauty
I have a fascination with old. I see beauty in things well-worn. During a rushed 25 minutes at the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, St. Louis #1, I snapped more than 60 photos as my sisters, mother, nieces and I RAN between the tombs, trying to take it all in before they locked the gates for the day. We had arrived 5 minutes before closing and weren't even sure they'd let us inside. A very kind maintenance man not only allowed us to enter, but he took us on a 20 minute tour, repeating the tour guide spiels that he'd heard throughout his days sweeping the walk. The xxx-marked tomb of Marie Laveau was our first stop with Mayor "Dutch" Morial's burial place right next door! We observed open vaults and crumbling graves, headless statues and intricate wrought iron fences. It was the highlight of my day! A few of my favorite photos:
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