Here’s the deal: I was getting burned out writing this blog and decided to end it after seven years. But encouragement from longtime readers and subscribers got me to reconsider. So I decided to reupholster Lisa Monti’s Notebook and freshen up its look. That’s when things got ugly. The emails notifying subscribers when new posts…
The Find: Craving an exceptional crunchy cookie? I found it.
The Find is an occasional feature that spotlights something too good not to share. Bay Life Gifts is a favorite shopping spot for coastal home decor, local artwork, accessories and food items. But until I took a turn for the sale rack tucked in a small side space, I didn’t know there were Baggallinis. How did…
Here’s a brief look at what happened at Tuesday’s meeting: The Council voted to join the Coastal broadband loop. Seal said no thanks. Docket of claims approved. Port and Harbor Commission kerfuffle put to rest. 1980 attorney general’s opinion notwithstanding, Robert Kane’s selection stands. Any and all raises given from Feb. 16 to March…
You know how you’re supposed to change the battery in your smoke alarms every October? I didn’t either. But I was reminded of the practice at 4 a.m. this cold morning when a battery inside a detector went into a slow, piercing death spiral. The other sound I heard was Boudreaux squirming to safety under the bed.…
A friend who lives out West could never get over the fact that We Who are Lucky to Live Here just get in the car and go to New Orleans for lunch. An hour’s drive over, park, walk, eat, drive back. It is pretty cool. Last Thursday was the perfect day – sunny and warm…
I’m not sure if going to a city council meeting is the best way to learn civics. There was a student from OLA and some other students in the audience at last night’s Bay St. Louis council meeting, where the contentious streak between the administration and some council members continued. There were angry exchanges among…
Last Sunday was a washout weather-wise but brunch at La Provence in Lacombe, La., sure will make you forget it’s nasty outside. The restaurant is owned by Chef John Besh, but the kitchen belongs to Chef Erick Loos, who helped Besh win the Iron Chef competition and has won culinary prizes on his own. I’m…