Home in Amite

12.21.15 Mr. Bingle in New Orleans

Monday, December 21, 2015 - For those of us who grew up in New Orleans and are now in our 50s, 60s and 70s, Mr. Bingle was a large part of our New Orleans Christmas. This amazing little guy is making a comeback and today's children are learning about him and he is entering their… Continue reading 12.21.15 Mr. Bingle in New Orleans

Home in Amite, Northwest Journey

01.02.16 17 Louisiana foods we miss when we are on the road

Saturday, January 2, 2016 - I came across the information below recently. It perfectly depicts why Roy and I always put on weight when we are home. It also fits into the blog posts I've been writing about things I love in New Orleans. Folks around this country do not know what they are missing! … Continue reading 01.02.16 17 Louisiana foods we miss when we are on the road

Home in Amite

12.15.15 Christmas Music at Church

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - Our last two weekends have both included attending our church, Trinity Baptist Church, Adult and Children's Choirs Christmas music. The Children's music was "A Tree Lot Christmas" and was so wonderful.    Every year the children 6th grade and under put on a Biblical Christmas musical and play.  This one… Continue reading 12.15.15 Christmas Music at Church

Thanksgiving and Christmas 2013

12.22.13 Family Christmas in Southern Louisiana!

I think back to family Christmas gatherings when I was a child and remember the big family gatherings we had at my grandmother "Mimi"s house next door to ours.  Mimi'a house seemed so big to me back then, yet when we walked through it after Katrina (when it was just a shell) I saw it… Continue reading 12.22.13 Family Christmas in Southern Louisiana!