As I See It - 01.01.16 - Happy New Year

I've decided to stop calling it Pic Of The Day. Why? Well, when I take a photo, what I see in the viewfinder is what I see and how I see it. Or...when I screen capture something (a quote, a photo, etc.), I may be seeing someone's opinion that I share. I'll still label pic of the day but will do away with pics of the day labels.

So...what did I see on January 1? I saw a bundle of balloons at Kroger on Studemont. It screamed Happy New Year!

Kroger was just one of many stops for the day: FIT; Fiesta; H-E-B; a New Year Day's brunch; DSW; and Sports Authority. I so needed to do laundry because I was heading back to Ft. Worth on Sunday but I just-didn't-have-the-energy after I made a batch of Jambalaya and Posole. the crib smelled really good

I think I have determined that I really enjoy spending New Year Day with friends more than I ever enjoyed spending New Year's Eve out and about. There is some sort of faux expectation that accompanies New Year's Eve. I have a hard time explaining it. Plus, it's never fun starting the new year with a hangover.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 10.31.15 - Scenes From Halloween

Pic Of The Day - 09.06.15 - Old Friends

You will recall that last year during Labor Weekend, I saw Betty Buckley in The Old Friends.

This past weekend was spent getting caught up with friends. Laure and I worked together at Texas Wesleyan and I met Lyndon at Gershwin's in Dallas many years ago. Both were in Houston for different reasons. Margo, who lives in Houston but who I haven't seen since July, joined me at an Astros game. With all three, it was a matter of picking up where we left off.

So why the picture of Eggs Benedict with Crabcakes? Lyndon and his husband Chris and I, met for brunch at Ousie's Table and since I haven't done a food photo in awhile, I figure, "Why not?"

Pic Of The Day - 09.05.15 - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

The Astros played the Twins and they lost but they put up a good fight toward the end of the game. And for me, it was a fun evening with Margo and catching up while drinking beer!

Pic(s) Of The Day - 07.16.15 - 60 Is The New 40

Another friend celebrated her 60th birthday with a New Orleans party. Debbie Costello had a fabulous party at Brennan's of Houston.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 07.12.15 - They All Axed For You!

So...Sunday was the last day of the birthday extravaganza. I knew better than to spend Saturday night strolling through the bars on in The Quarter. And, because I was well rested, I was able to get up early, pack, and go to Mass at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. It is one of my favorite churches.

Part of the birthday boy's posse was gathering at Broussard's for brunch. I had never been to that restaurant so I was game. It was actually very nice, the food was good AND they have bottomless Mimosas. It was a trifecta! Some of the guests at brunch looked like the Walking Dead of New Orleans but not me!

I loved that they had a jazz band strolling through the restaurant and without me asking, they played They All Asked For You.

I had some time to kill so part of the posse ended up at The Pub and then it was time for me to start making my way back to MSY. While I was waiting for the shuttle in the lobby of Hotel St. Marie I looked up and noticed the cool ceiling!

Pic(s) Of The Day - 07.11.15 - I Love A Parade

For over a year, my friend Jim has been talking about having a blowout 60th Birthday Party in New Orleans and he held true to his word.

Open bar. Lite bites. Friends. Jazz band. Police escort. Parade. More cocktails. Heat. Humidity.

About 4:00p.m. I decided I needed to rest. I relaxed and then found my Killer Poboys and then strolled around The Quarter.

Pic Of The Day - 5.12.15 - Surprise!

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at work. A longtime friend was waiting for me with these flowers and a really nice note. It made my day!

I will admit that I've always been afraid of orchids because I'm afraid I will kill them. However, I have two co-workers who are orchid whisperers so with their guidance, I hope to keep this one alive.

Pic Of The Day - 02.22.15 - Poodles On The Bayou

I was invited to a birthday party on Sunday for a longtime friend. The theme was Poodles On The Bayou. I was debating about taking The Calvinator to the party but being that he is not a poodle, I opted not to do so. And yes, there were poodles at the party as well as a Barbie birthday cake.

Pic Of The Day - 11.07.14 - Happy Birthday Pookie!

A good friend of mine moved to Houston a few years ago.  We don't see each other as often as we should so I scheduled lunch with him at Del Frisco's Grille to celebrate his birthday.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 07.26.14 - But 'cha Gotta Have Friends

Nora's birthday party

Joe's Italian Grill, Livingston, TX

Joe's Italian Grill

Lake Livingston, TX

Lake Livingston, TX

Lake Livingston, TX