Remember a few weekends ago I played roving reporter down at three coastal communities southeast of my home bayou? Well, you can read the fruits of my labor in the Travel section of the Baton Rouge Advocate.
I wrote the article sitting at the kitchen bar in a gorgeous camp while I was down there on that Saturday. So, thanks to the Carters for their generosity and the inspirational surroundings. And thanks to Choup for setting it all up!
Be back soon!
BW
Hurricane Gustav is still in the Caribbean—over 800 miles from here. However, the hurricane gurus are predicting landfall just to the west of us, which puts us on the high-water side. Now is the time that I can no longer turn my face and hope it will all go away. This is a force to…
This past Saturday, our radio show topic was one I suggested–“women hunters”. Even though I’m not a hunter, I enjoyed moderating the show and sharing about the women hunters I’ve met this fall and what great gals they are.
One of those women hunters is an all-around outdoor woman who inspires me to the moon and back. She is Rene` Lofton Hatten, and I met her and Sammy this summer at our outdoor writer’s conference. She couldn’t believe the Bayou Woman wasn’t a hunter and invited me to the deer camp this fall, but you know how people say things to be polite and never follow through.
In case you’re thinking that’s where Santa stays, think again. The Jolly Inn is a local, old-time dance hall in Houma, Louisiana, where you might find yourself having a jolly old time, if you just let your hair down and let your feet fly! That is exactly what Lil Sis and I did on one of her recent trips down the bayou.
Since most of you won’t be able to make it down this month to see the spectacular spring beauty bursting forth in the marsh and swamp, I will bring this annual event of nature to you.
I had the best time learning how to make traditional king cakes with my very special son at his cooking class. I’ve not had the chance to see him in action since he began this course last August. Talk about impressive! From the cooking lab to the teachers, they are top-notch. Miah was a great…
How y’all like the way dem Saints tamed dem Colts last night? And I just have to say this: Dem Saints ain’t no ain’ts no mo!!!! As I said before, I’m not a football-watching fool, but the Saints playing a Super Bowl game was history-in-the-making, so I had to be part of that. And here’s…
You never cease to amaze me! Before we all know it you’ll be writing for some national publication and have a few more books published. You’re an inspiration to more than just me, I’m sure.
Saw you listed on Ken Wells site. Suppose you’ll be more of a Legend some day??? I know its hard to stomach but they refer to me as ‘The Legend’ at work. Scarfing Jambalaya from swimp sausage from Golden Meadow, it rocks.
blufloyd, Is that “Andy’s” Shrimp Sausage? If it is, I totally agree…it rocks. BW, I finally got around to reading your article today. Yesterday Hubby set that section of the paper to the side, and I didn’t even know it was in there till I was picking up this morning. Are you writing for any other publications at present? We’re hungry for more.
“cept it ain’t Andy anymore but that is a good thing. More hours more stuff..
Go you! Excellent work!
Well, y’all, considering this is the third year I do that little piece for the Advocate and they haven’t paid me yet for this one, your praise might be a little over the top!!! LOL!!! I am working on a superdeedooper blog post for y’all and that’s what matters most, right?
BW
I disagree, the most import thing is that you continue writting. Must of us would give our right arm to be able to write like you do. You may stuggle to edit, but we struggle to be able to put two cognative sentences together! I think it’s nice for us and good for you to be diverse in your writting. Blogging is one thing, news articles is another, and both exercises make excellent writting skills into those books we are all waiting to buy!!! The article was wonderfully professional and inspired the reader to load up their wagons with the kids and head on down LA 1 with what ever adventures and opportunities they may find.