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Bourbon… and bourbon… and more
Festival season is upon us here in New Orleans and as always, there are activities upon activities to choose from on any given weekend throughout the spring. One that my husband, Chuck, and I enjoy is the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. In its second year, the Bourbon Festival has grown a bit from year one…
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Back to the work travel life
When I left CNN, I also left a life of work travel. And while I needed the break from the “one way” tickets and the uncertainty of how long I’d be gone, I really missed the opportunity to check out areas of the country (and world) that I wouldn’t otherwise go to. Fast forward 4…
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What it’s like riding in a Mardi Gras parade when it’s raining and cold
For much of my adult (and some of my teenage) life, I fantasized about riding in a Mardi Gras Krewe. I knew it cost money and you weren’t always able to just “sign up” and ride. But that was all I really knew. When I moved to New Orleans, I was able to fulfill that…
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Starting over or continuing on?
Changing careers. Is that starting over or continuing your journey? I don’t know….. yet. But I’m excited to try it. As of Monday, January 29, I’m no longer doing communications. Oh, it’s still part of my overall job but I’m now working in the events world, managing meetings and events for several organizations. It’s exciting,…
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One year
A year ago at this time I was starting the “getting ready” process before our wedding. It was a really awesome day and a great way to start our marriage off. However, it was only the beginning. The past year has seen us deal with surgeries, illnesses, crappy job situations, fun trips, trips that were…
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What a win by the Tide!
Last night, I got the last minute chance to check out my Crimson Tide in action at the Sugar Bowl/College Football Playoff. I was hesitant to go, since the past 2 Sugar Bowl experiences haven’t been kind to my heart (with 2 losses) or my wallet (those tickets are expensive!). But I couldn’t pass up…
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Peace out, 2017
Ever had a year where the best of the best happened alongside some pretty crappy things? Welcome to my 2017. I don’t think it’s a secret that starting off the year with our wedding was the happiest day of my life. And the first almost full year of marriage has been really good. But it’s…
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When the Christmas present isn’t what you ordered
For Christmas this year, a majority of my gifts to family were photos from our wedding. Chuck and I picked out our favorites, had them printed and even created a book to give my parents and my grandmother that showcased the best pictures from the ceremony. And that is where this typical Wallace tale begins.…
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Our travel adventures continue
When I found out I was able to attend a work conference in Fort Lauderdale, Chuck and I decided to tack on a long weekend in the beach city. While it’s not a city that we had on our “top 10” list, we are both up for adventure and checking out the local scene wherever…
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Thanksgiving with family
Chuck and I made the trek up I-55 to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Everyone came together to spend some time with our grandmother and each other. Although I live in New Orleans and my aunt & uncle as well as my 2 cousins and their families live about 45 minutes away, we don’t see…
Taking on New Adventures 