Monthly Archives: January 2014

Blue Sky – Calm Water

Dry landAs Laurie marveled at the quiet of the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway today, she remembered her view of the area in 2011 when the bays of the control structure were opened and the Mississippi River was gushing through.

Instead of flowing water, today there were people in the spillway biking, four wheeling, walking, and enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities. The blue skies, mild temperatures and dry weather had people thinking Spring and heading outdoors. Continue reading

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The Chocolate Café – Zachary, LA

Mini Cinnamon Bites and Chocolate Baklava

Mini Cinnamon Buns and Chocolate Baklava

When John approaches “the edge” Laurie knows he either needs food, caffeine or both.  So we’re driving around Zachary, LA mid-morning desperately searching for a coffee house.  Droid tells us, “no Starbucks, no CC’s (Community Coffee’s coffeehouses)…not much around.  Close to desperation John looked around and says, “The Chocolate Café”!  On the front was a neon Coffee sign – we’re parked and going in. Continue reading

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