Here I was, sitting at my desk doing who knows what when the thought hit me, Man, I sure wish I was doing the PROW nest box monitoring project again this year, but I know the project funding was all used up last year. And then I’m sure my mind wandered back to my emails, or…
Happy 14th Birthday to my first book, Before the Saltwater Came, which was originally published in hard cover in February, 2005. And what a great way to celebrate! Many thanks to Ms. Stephanie Harper, librarian at Washington Elementary STEM School in Kenner, LA. Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve had the privilege to visit…
This past Saturday down in the distant boggy bottoms of Point aux Chenes, LA, 150 eager volunteers and media folks braved the cold temps and 15 mph north winds for a chance to make a difference in coastal Louisiana. Point aux Chenes (Point of the Oaks) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of 33,000 acres of…
I finally worked out the best way to make savory roasted pecans that taste really good! So, how about I share that recipe with you for the holidays? You can buy pecan halves, of course, but it’s so much better if you have them shelled in the freezer and just waiting for a great recipe…
Hello,friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything about fishing, since fishing hasn’t been at the forefront of my activities for the past year or so. Certainly, my oldest son and I have enjoyed a couple of bass fishing trips, but we didn’t catch many–just had an enjoyable time on the water together. Today,…
I’ve been making this dressing for quite a while now, and folks still ask me what makes it “bayou” or “Cajun”? Well, I never claimed it was Cajun, and it came from central Louisiana. However, it contains the “Trinity”, (onions, bell pepper, celery), green onions, and Tony’s Cajun spices, which give it lots more flavor…