Melinda Daffin
@melindadaffin.bsky.social
Tango, puppies, New Orleans
Seeing all the Halloween stuff already in the stores in July actually comforts me because it makes me feel like we can make it past the peak of hurricane season 🎃
July 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Seeing all the Halloween stuff already in the stores in July actually comforts me because it makes me feel like we can make it past the peak of hurricane season 🎃
From the captain of Orpheus:
“The Executive Board and I concluded that, due to the new tariffs and the general rise in costs, the Krewe of Orpheus had no other option but to increase membership dues for our 2026 parade. Our valued members have come to expect a 1st class procession and ball.”
“The Executive Board and I concluded that, due to the new tariffs and the general rise in costs, the Krewe of Orpheus had no other option but to increase membership dues for our 2026 parade. Our valued members have come to expect a 1st class procession and ball.”
June 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
From the captain of Orpheus:
“The Executive Board and I concluded that, due to the new tariffs and the general rise in costs, the Krewe of Orpheus had no other option but to increase membership dues for our 2026 parade. Our valued members have come to expect a 1st class procession and ball.”
“The Executive Board and I concluded that, due to the new tariffs and the general rise in costs, the Krewe of Orpheus had no other option but to increase membership dues for our 2026 parade. Our valued members have come to expect a 1st class procession and ball.”
Saw my first buck moth caterpillar of 2025 today 😭
April 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Saw my first buck moth caterpillar of 2025 today 😭
I guess every parade this year is running late?
March 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I guess every parade this year is running late?
Anyone know what’s going on at Tchoupitoulas Walmart? A friend of mine says they’re evacuating the building
February 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Anyone know what’s going on at Tchoupitoulas Walmart? A friend of mine says they’re evacuating the building
I just heard Nicondra Norwood say on Fox8 that the hurricane hunters are checking out the incoming snowstorm and now I’m really freaked out
January 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I just heard Nicondra Norwood say on Fox8 that the hurricane hunters are checking out the incoming snowstorm and now I’m really freaked out
Growing up in Oklahoma, I learned some things about driving on ice that might be useful if you’re not used to it. ❄️Tip 1: Don’t drive unless you have to. Even people with experience driving on ice can have problems.
January 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Growing up in Oklahoma, I learned some things about driving on ice that might be useful if you’re not used to it. ❄️Tip 1: Don’t drive unless you have to. Even people with experience driving on ice can have problems.
Yvonne La Fleur is reviewing red carpet looks on instagram now and she’s delightful. www.instagram.com/share/BAIhwU...
January 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Yvonne La Fleur is reviewing red carpet looks on instagram now and she’s delightful. www.instagram.com/share/BAIhwU...
Antoine’s in Gretna doesn’t get enough attention for its delicious king cake
January 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Antoine’s in Gretna doesn’t get enough attention for its delicious king cake
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Glad to see @nolanews.bsky.social has lifted its paywall today
January 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Glad to see @nolanews.bsky.social has lifted its paywall today
Octopuses are aliens, right?
January 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Octopuses are aliens, right?
Here’s an interesting nugget from @pewresearch.org. The number of Americans ages 100 and older is projected to more than quadruple over the next 30 years, from 111,000 to 422,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Today, 78% of the nation’s centenarians are women.
December 29, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Here’s an interesting nugget from @pewresearch.org. The number of Americans ages 100 and older is projected to more than quadruple over the next 30 years, from 111,000 to 422,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Today, 78% of the nation’s centenarians are women.
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Did you KNOW President Jimmy Carter campaigned on National Health Insurance? Ronald Reagan snickers in the background in the 1980 Presidential debates when President Carter mentions it.
An AMAZING Humanitarian & perhaps a 2nd term might of ensured a RESPONSE to the AIDS Epidemic. RIP & THANK YOU.🙏💜
An AMAZING Humanitarian & perhaps a 2nd term might of ensured a RESPONSE to the AIDS Epidemic. RIP & THANK YOU.🙏💜
December 29, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Did you KNOW President Jimmy Carter campaigned on National Health Insurance? Ronald Reagan snickers in the background in the 1980 Presidential debates when President Carter mentions it.
An AMAZING Humanitarian & perhaps a 2nd term might of ensured a RESPONSE to the AIDS Epidemic. RIP & THANK YOU.🙏💜
An AMAZING Humanitarian & perhaps a 2nd term might of ensured a RESPONSE to the AIDS Epidemic. RIP & THANK YOU.🙏💜
Anais St. John did her Donna Summer show at Old Point Bar last night and I haven’t seen that place that packed in years
December 28, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Anais St. John did her Donna Summer show at Old Point Bar last night and I haven’t seen that place that packed in years
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A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially become more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence the virus has been passed to anyone else.
Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds | CNN
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially beco...
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December 27, 2024 at 2:11 PM
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially become more transmissible to humans, but there’s no evidence the virus has been passed to anyone else.
It’s the AC/heater do si do time of year in New Orleans
a group of people are dancing in a room
ALT: a group of people are dancing in a room
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December 17, 2024 at 8:58 PM
It’s the AC/heater do si do time of year in New Orleans
If you haven’t watched “Kings of Tupelo” on Netflix, I recommend. It’s bonkers. It’s got everything: Elvis impersonators, body snatching, political assassination attempts. time.com/7201614/king...
The Shocking True Story Behind The Kings of Tupelo
The Netflix docu-series uncovers how conspiracy theories led to the dramatic arrest of an Elvis impersonator
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December 17, 2024 at 12:33 AM
If you haven’t watched “Kings of Tupelo” on Netflix, I recommend. It’s bonkers. It’s got everything: Elvis impersonators, body snatching, political assassination attempts. time.com/7201614/king...
The River Parishes bonfire structures never disappoint. The Roux-dolph reindeer is beautiful! www.facebook.com/share/p/19Lv...
December 16, 2024 at 10:25 PM
The River Parishes bonfire structures never disappoint. The Roux-dolph reindeer is beautiful! www.facebook.com/share/p/19Lv...
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Thank you to @msmagazine.bsky.social for allowing me to share my story!
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Supporting the Freedom to Read: The Ms. Q&A with Amanda Jones, Author of 'That Librarian' - Ms. Magazine
When Louisiana middle school librarian Amanda Jones spoke before the Livingston Parish Public Library board in July 2022, she knew some of her neighbors and friends would disagree with her anti-censor...
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December 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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A house in our neighborhood has a display with free toys for the puppies for Christmas. 🥹 Roman likes his new toy.
December 10, 2024 at 12:48 AM
A house in our neighborhood has a display with free toys for the puppies for Christmas. 🥹 Roman likes his new toy.
This thing is going up in flames tonight at the Algiers Point bonfire
December 7, 2024 at 2:41 PM
This thing is going up in flames tonight at the Algiers Point bonfire
‘Bye, hurricane season!
a man in an elf costume says " buh-bye " while waving
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November 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
‘Bye, hurricane season!