Carolyn
@newscarolyn.com
Mktg/Comms•MPS in Emergency Mgmnt•disaster volunteer•used to do news on the TV•Childless Cat Lady•From Panama City•UF & Tulane grad•While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to 🌎
Arabi/NOLA/Cone of Uncertainty
Arabi/NOLA/Cone of Uncertainty
I’m voting yes to extend the school district’s millage in St. Bernard Parish. I don't have kids, but I’d other people’s kids to be educated.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I’m voting yes to extend the school district’s millage in St. Bernard Parish. I don't have kids, but I’d other people’s kids to be educated.
Costco has 16’ Squishmallows for $9.99 in case anyone needs them for the children or cats in their lives. See Bob modeling the pop tart below.
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Costco has 16’ Squishmallows for $9.99 in case anyone needs them for the children or cats in their lives. See Bob modeling the pop tart below.
So, um, I don't know a thing about pet rabbits, but it appears we have one.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So, um, I don't know a thing about pet rabbits, but it appears we have one.
The Class of 1965 is here today for their 60th reunion, and I appreciate the update from one of the M 65 grads, who now lives in Portland, OR. He talks about his career as a doc, then a winemaker, mentions the family and his hobbies, and concludes with, “Allergic to the alliums, but otherwise okay.”
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Class of 1965 is here today for their 60th reunion, and I appreciate the update from one of the M 65 grads, who now lives in Portland, OR. He talks about his career as a doc, then a winemaker, mentions the family and his hobbies, and concludes with, “Allergic to the alliums, but otherwise okay.”
Haul out the holly, put up the tree before my spirit falls again…
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Haul out the holly, put up the tree before my spirit falls again…
The cruelty is unsurprising, but shocking nonetheless
USDA orders states to stop paying full SNAP benefits and "immediately undo" steps taken to issue them for November. Follow live updates.
https://cnn.it/47LOq3z
https://cnn.it/47LOq3z
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The cruelty is unsurprising, but shocking nonetheless
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Consistent with a court order, Wisconsin legally loaded FoodShare payments to cards. Now, the Trump Administration has spent the last 48 hours making a last-ditch effort to yank those payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. It's pathetic.
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Consistent with a court order, Wisconsin legally loaded FoodShare payments to cards. Now, the Trump Administration has spent the last 48 hours making a last-ditch effort to yank those payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. It's pathetic.
Capital One just switched their debit cards from Mastercard to Discover, so this is super news. 🤬
Visa and Mastercard are nearing a settlement with merchants that would let stores reject certain credit cards.
Exclusive | Visa and Mastercard Near Deal With Merchants That Would Change Rewards Landscape
The deal under discussion would lower credit-card interchange fees for merchants, but could make it harder for consumers to use rewards cards at the register.
on.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Capital One just switched their debit cards from Mastercard to Discover, so this is super news. 🤬
Mr. Robert Nubbins went for his regular vet check, & the “button” on his face is likely a little cancerooni. 😔 They recommended leaving it b/c of location, size, Bob’s age and the FIV, and many tumors like that stay localized. Considering a 2nd opinion to be sure. Is there a cat oncologist locally?
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Mr. Robert Nubbins went for his regular vet check, & the “button” on his face is likely a little cancerooni. 😔 They recommended leaving it b/c of location, size, Bob’s age and the FIV, and many tumors like that stay localized. Considering a 2nd opinion to be sure. Is there a cat oncologist locally?
I’m doing a report on @jonathanhoefler.bsky.social for the typography class I’m taking this semester, so I watched his episode of Abstract on Netflix. I think Decimal is my new favorite font, as searching for vintage clocks on eBay is one of my favorite rabbit holds to go down.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I’m doing a report on @jonathanhoefler.bsky.social for the typography class I’m taking this semester, so I watched his episode of Abstract on Netflix. I think Decimal is my new favorite font, as searching for vintage clocks on eBay is one of my favorite rabbit holds to go down.
The cat distribution system is diversifying.
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The cat distribution system is diversifying.
I didn't put up any Halloween decorations this year but I've got the outside lights set to Halloween colors, and I just got a huge group of trick-or-treaters. At least a dozen kids from young kids to teens. ☺️
a woman singing into a microphone with the words you get candy and you get candy everyone gets candy below her
Alt: a woman singing into a microphone with the words you get candy and you get candy everyone gets candy below her
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I didn't put up any Halloween decorations this year but I've got the outside lights set to Halloween colors, and I just got a huge group of trick-or-treaters. At least a dozen kids from young kids to teens. ☺️
We’ve decided to go with NOLA Pizza Co. and then they're going to take the kiddo trick-or-treating in the Channel. There's a dog dressed as a lion walking around the brewery. I want to give him all the treats. 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We’ve decided to go with NOLA Pizza Co. and then they're going to take the kiddo trick-or-treating in the Channel. There's a dog dressed as a lion walking around the brewery. I want to give him all the treats. 🎃
Reposted by Carolyn
Louisiana will cover most SNAP recipients for November
About 53,000 'able-bodied' SNAP recipients will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the shutdown persists, according to the governor.
About 53,000 'able-bodied' SNAP recipients will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the shutdown persists, according to the governor.
Louisiana will cover most SNAP recipients for November
About 53,000 'able-bodied' SNAP recipients will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the shutdown persists, according to the governor.
veritenews.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Louisiana will cover most SNAP recipients for November
About 53,000 'able-bodied' SNAP recipients will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the shutdown persists, according to the governor.
About 53,000 'able-bodied' SNAP recipients will have to lean on their local food banks as long as the shutdown persists, according to the governor.
I have friends coming to town this weekend for a wedding, and they want to take their daughter trick-or-treating tomorrow after meeting (possibly at Pizza D) for early dinner. Does the Bywater have good trick-or-treating or should they go uptown?
October 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I have friends coming to town this weekend for a wedding, and they want to take their daughter trick-or-treating tomorrow after meeting (possibly at Pizza D) for early dinner. Does the Bywater have good trick-or-treating or should they go uptown?
My favorite snowbird is back in Chalmette!
October 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
My favorite snowbird is back in Chalmette!
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#Melissa is a devastating cat 5 hurricane that will cause catastrophic flooding, wind & storm surge for Jamaica. My heart goes out to the people there. Those of us who lived through Betsy, Camille, Katrina or Ida know what the people there will experience.
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Melissa is a devastating cat 5 hurricane that will cause catastrophic flooding, wind & storm surge for Jamaica. My heart goes out to the people there. Those of us who lived through Betsy, Camille, Katrina or Ida know what the people there will experience.
Struggling to get websites I use to work because of the AWS issues, and they’re testing the fire alarms in the office.
Mondays Office GIF
Alt: A GIF from Office Space in which a woman says “Sound like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays”
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Struggling to get websites I use to work because of the AWS issues, and they’re testing the fire alarms in the office.
I saw a TikTok of a guy who jokingly pronounced Opelousas as “Ole Piece a Loose Ass” and I’m glad I’m no longer a news reporter because I know I’d eventually slip and call it that on TV.
October 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I saw a TikTok of a guy who jokingly pronounced Opelousas as “Ole Piece a Loose Ass” and I’m glad I’m no longer a news reporter because I know I’d eventually slip and call it that on TV.
I realize it’s been a while since I posted an animal pic, so here’s an update on that kitten (Ghost) that showed up outside a couple months ago. He’s still here, he’s part of the family, and he loves cheese.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I realize it’s been a while since I posted an animal pic, so here’s an update on that kitten (Ghost) that showed up outside a couple months ago. He’s still here, he’s part of the family, and he loves cheese.
Oooof, the CAO position sounds like a 💩 job.
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Oooof, the CAO position sounds like a 💩 job.
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ok real talk #nolasky #nolatwitter - are folks coming to the #nokings protest on the greenway? i was handing out flyers last night at an event & was astounded to find people who hadn't heard anything about it. thankfully they were psyched and plan to come. i know there's a lot going on this weekend.
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
ok real talk #nolasky #nolatwitter - are folks coming to the #nokings protest on the greenway? i was handing out flyers last night at an event & was astounded to find people who hadn't heard anything about it. thankfully they were psyched and plan to come. i know there's a lot going on this weekend.
We just finished the first episode of The Chair Company on HBO, and, following the ending chase scene, I can’t remember the last time I laughed that much.
October 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We just finished the first episode of The Chair Company on HBO, and, following the ending chase scene, I can’t remember the last time I laughed that much.
My new Sunday ritual is getting some kind of iced coffee situation at 7Brew before going to the Chalmette Walmart. The parking lots are connected, you see. I always listen to an audiobook while doing my Walmart shopping, and this is really going to elevate the whole experience. It’s a simple life. 👵🏻
October 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My new Sunday ritual is getting some kind of iced coffee situation at 7Brew before going to the Chalmette Walmart. The parking lots are connected, you see. I always listen to an audiobook while doing my Walmart shopping, and this is really going to elevate the whole experience. It’s a simple life. 👵🏻
I couldn’t find any information about this on the news sites, only on Nola.gov, but you don’t need a prescription anymore to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana. Spread the word, a lot of people were probably not going to the 💉because of that dumb restriction that was in place.
October 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I couldn’t find any information about this on the news sites, only on Nola.gov, but you don’t need a prescription anymore to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana. Spread the word, a lot of people were probably not going to the 💉because of that dumb restriction that was in place.