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When life is the story you’re covering
Too often in the news world, the people covering the story, especially those on the road covering it where the story is happening, become experts…. at compartmentalization. Over the years, I’ve found it’s a tool that I use both in work life, regardless of what I’m doing, as well as personal life. It’s not always…
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Perception versus reality when traveling for work
I recently mentioned that I was back with CNN doing some freelance producing. When I travel for work, especially with CNN, I often get to go to some really fantastic destinations. Everyone thinks I have time to explore and check out the great local offerings from food to wine, beer to popular spots that are…
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Travel time during heightened awareness of coronavirus
Recently, I made the decision to rejoin CNN on a contract (part time) basis. I’m doing some freelance producing while I spend time building my small business and getting a few other projects that will soon be announced off the ground. But back to CNN. I got the call on Saturday afternoon to head to…
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Mardi Gras 2020 Is Over… What’s Next?
It’s done. The strangest Mardi Gras I’ve ever experienced is now over. So what’s next? Well, time will tell but here’s hoping the rest of 2020 offers a little better outcome than the Carnival season did! I recently wrote about the death of a parade goer during my Krewe of Nyx ride. Unfortunately, a second…
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Tragedy in the Happiest of Times
On Wednesday night, I rode in the Krewe of Nyx parade for the 6th time. This year’s ride was supposed to be the best ever. The weather was outstanding, and the rain that was forecast held off for the day. We knew this would be the most crowded and offer so many amazing memories! After…
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Tis the (Mardi Gras) Season; Let’s Ride
It’s finally here. After months of planning and preparation, Mardi Gras season is upon us. Actually, it kind of feels like it never left but it’s definitely ramping up. As we get ready for the onslaught of beads, stuffed animals we don’t need and New Orleans’ best in fine china (aka: go cups), I thought…
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Taking on New Challenges
Have you ever had a year where you weren’t unhappy, but you weren’t satisfied either? Welcome to 2019 for me. It’s not that anything was really wrong, other than my Gramma dying right after Thanksgiving. That really sucked. But it got me thinking, what do I do that makes me happy? The list is long,…
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Nyx Myx Ball Night
Mardi Gras balls in New Orleans are big. From the men in tuxedos to the ladies in their long ballgowns, makeup perfectly painted on and “prom” hair, the evening of a Mardi Gras ball is one that many of us in the city look forward to all year long. This past Saturday night was the…
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The shock over the death of Kobe Bryant
Chuck and I had a horrible Sunday morning. The alarm in our building started going off at 3:15 am and continued every 20 minutes or so until almost 8:00 am. We had no idea what was going on but also knew that we didn’t want to walk down 19 flights of stairs for a false…
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Hitting Up Old Favorites Instead of Something New Leads to a Great Night Out
Do you ever find yourself wanting to experience something new and different, yet reverting back to an old favorite that you know will not disappoint? Welcome to a recent weekend I had. Chuck was working a lot over the weekend and we wanted to try and at least do a nice dinner together since we…
Taking on New Adventures 