I have been writing this blog for over three years as of February 2016!  How my life has changed in that time.  I am now living in the New Orleans area learning about the rich history, music, traditions and FOOD!  I am attending my first Mardi Gras ever beginning this weekend.  What fun!!!  We are surrounded by the music, dancing and PARADES as this annual celebration gets underway.  I normally offer quieter music on a Sunday morning but I couldn’t help myself in wanting to share a bit of what we are hearing and seeing!  I think you’ll love Harry Connick Jr. and his video of “Mardi Gras in New Orleans”!  Have a great day…..have FUN!  I know I will be, right there on St. Charles Avenue!  I’ll share the experience so you have an idea of what it’s like if you have never been here.  Life is good!

Melissa | Simple Sundays | 01 31st, 2016 | No Comments »

It’s Carnival time here in Louisiana!  No post holiday blues here as the colors of Mardi Gras begin to appear everywhere and King’s Cake is the order of the day.  I’m sharing a bit of local culture today with this video “The Avenue” by the New Orleans band, Cowboy Mouth.  Parties, parades and plenty of fun fill each day as we build toward Mardi Gras in February!  Have a peaceful Sunday and enjoy!

Melissa | Out&About, Simple Sundays | 01 10th, 2016 | 1 Comment »

On this third day of the new year I felt it appropriate to share a lovely video of an Irish Blessing.  This was shared by the minister at Christ Church in Covington, Louisiana where we are beginning to attend services.  I felt the poem spoke to what we all hope for in the new year.  No one does a blessing quite like the Irish!  I’m wishing all of you good health, abundance, happiness and love in 2016!

Melissa | Simple Sundays | 01 3rd, 2016 | 1 Comment »