Shannon
@nolashan.bsky.social
Native Louisianian. Probably not leaving, despite everything.
Retired techie/bureaucrat.
She/her.
Retired techie/bureaucrat.
She/her.
Francolini's Thanksgiving sandwich is legit. Comes with gravy for dipping.
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Francolini's Thanksgiving sandwich is legit. Comes with gravy for dipping.
We went to a Friendsgiving dinner. The first snack was popcorn, toast, pretzels and jelly beans. So many people didn't get the reference. Are we old? Weird? Both? 😂
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We went to a Friendsgiving dinner. The first snack was popcorn, toast, pretzels and jelly beans. So many people didn't get the reference. Are we old? Weird? Both? 😂
Frenchmen/Decatur area.
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Frenchmen/Decatur area.
Hopefully they will be back tomorrow.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Hopefully they will be back tomorrow.
Backhoe has arrived.
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Backhoe has arrived.
They're back with a big pile of rocks. I think we're about to have a big hole in the street.
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
They're back with a big pile of rocks. I think we're about to have a big hole in the street.
I just accidentally drove across the river. I've done that in BR, but this is my first time doing it in New Orleans.
On a positive note, I was in the HOV lane so the trip to the Westbank was quick.
On a positive note, I was in the HOV lane so the trip to the Westbank was quick.
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I just accidentally drove across the river. I've done that in BR, but this is my first time doing it in New Orleans.
On a positive note, I was in the HOV lane so the trip to the Westbank was quick.
On a positive note, I was in the HOV lane so the trip to the Westbank was quick.
Apparently a bus hit a bike on Louisiana Avenue. Hate to see that. Didn't see the rider.
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Apparently a bus hit a bike on Louisiana Avenue. Hate to see that. Didn't see the rider.
See, it's possible to do a perfectly nice cover for your bar special edition without involving James Carville. Bravo!
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
See, it's possible to do a perfectly nice cover for your bar special edition without involving James Carville. Bravo!
Assembled a dish to bring to a Friendsgiving tonight. Voted. Caught John Boutte at Bywater Bakery. Now I'm having a beer and watching football. Happy Saturday!
November 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Assembled a dish to bring to a Friendsgiving tonight. Voted. Caught John Boutte at Bywater Bakery. Now I'm having a beer and watching football. Happy Saturday!
I decided I wanted to venture out a bit and see if there were any wild aurora sights. Nope. But I got a nice plate of catfish at Middendorf's.
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I decided I wanted to venture out a bit and see if there were any wild aurora sights. Nope. But I got a nice plate of catfish at Middendorf's.
Had a lovely walk this afternoon.
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Had a lovely walk this afternoon.
Fun night at trivia. Kids and friends showed up. 3rd place. Then we hopped over to Snug Harbor to see our neighbor perform. Great set.
I love this city, as messed up as it is. I am fully expecting jackhammers tomorrow when they come back to work on our street. 😂
I love this city, as messed up as it is. I am fully expecting jackhammers tomorrow when they come back to work on our street. 😂
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Fun night at trivia. Kids and friends showed up. 3rd place. Then we hopped over to Snug Harbor to see our neighbor perform. Great set.
I love this city, as messed up as it is. I am fully expecting jackhammers tomorrow when they come back to work on our street. 😂
I love this city, as messed up as it is. I am fully expecting jackhammers tomorrow when they come back to work on our street. 😂
It got suspiciously quiet out there.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It got suspiciously quiet out there.
Seems a bit late in the day to start this. Feels like a multi-day project.
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Seems a bit late in the day to start this. Feels like a multi-day project.
First world problem, Louisiana edition: my good right handed roux spoon is in Baton Rouge. We have two left ones here because Mike is the gumbo cook.
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
First world problem, Louisiana edition: my good right handed roux spoon is in Baton Rouge. We have two left ones here because Mike is the gumbo cook.
So apparently either our trash can or the neighbors' disappeared.
We're in a double. Never really kept track of whose was whose.
We're in a double. Never really kept track of whose was whose.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
So apparently either our trash can or the neighbors' disappeared.
We're in a double. Never really kept track of whose was whose.
We're in a double. Never really kept track of whose was whose.
Scored 2 Too Good To Go bags from Whole Foods today. Woo-hoo!
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Scored 2 Too Good To Go bags from Whole Foods today. Woo-hoo!
Maybe even better than the headline: "The Louisiana Board of Ethics voted to reduce Hutson’s fine for filing the annual report for the Orleans Jedi Guardian political action committee, where she is the chairperson, three weeks late."
WHY DOES HER PAC SOUND LIKE A CHEWBACCHUS SUB-KREWE?
WHY DOES HER PAC SOUND LIKE A CHEWBACCHUS SUB-KREWE?
NEW: Why didn't Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson meet a deadline for filing a campaign finance report? @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports the sheriff said it's because her attorney was incarcerated. lailluminator.com/briefs/orlea...
Orleans sheriff says she missed campaign report deadline because her attorney was incarcerated • Louisiana Illuminator
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson successfully argued Friday that she shouldn’t have to pay the full fine for missing a campaign reporting deadline because her attorney was incarcerated at the time.
lailluminator.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Maybe even better than the headline: "The Louisiana Board of Ethics voted to reduce Hutson’s fine for filing the annual report for the Orleans Jedi Guardian political action committee, where she is the chairperson, three weeks late."
WHY DOES HER PAC SOUND LIKE A CHEWBACCHUS SUB-KREWE?
WHY DOES HER PAC SOUND LIKE A CHEWBACCHUS SUB-KREWE?
OK, $300 of that is expired brake tag.
There is improper turn, not exercising due care, and "obedience to devices" which is kind of hilarious working. Those last two seem like BS ways to make one violation into three.
Plus they are claiming the light was red.
There is improper turn, not exercising due care, and "obedience to devices" which is kind of hilarious working. Those last two seem like BS ways to make one violation into three.
Plus they are claiming the light was red.
My kid got a ticket for an illegal left turn. The total fines are over $1000. Yikes!
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
OK, $300 of that is expired brake tag.
There is improper turn, not exercising due care, and "obedience to devices" which is kind of hilarious working. Those last two seem like BS ways to make one violation into three.
Plus they are claiming the light was red.
There is improper turn, not exercising due care, and "obedience to devices" which is kind of hilarious working. Those last two seem like BS ways to make one violation into three.
Plus they are claiming the light was red.
My kid got a ticket for an illegal left turn. The total fines are over $1000. Yikes!
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My kid got a ticket for an illegal left turn. The total fines are over $1000. Yikes!
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
It was at Glavez and MLK, which doesn't seem like a terribly dangerous spot to turn left anyway.
We went to The Bell for dinner. We sat on the porch, which was lovely in this weather. Everything was good. Recommended, especially if you can sit outside in this nice weather.
Also, we need to go back to Café Degas soon.
Also, we need to go back to Café Degas soon.
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
We went to The Bell for dinner. We sat on the porch, which was lovely in this weather. Everything was good. Recommended, especially if you can sit outside in this nice weather.
Also, we need to go back to Café Degas soon.
Also, we need to go back to Café Degas soon.
Apparently my husband got out the leaf blower, opened the doors, and blew out all the dog hair. 😂
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Apparently my husband got out the leaf blower, opened the doors, and blew out all the dog hair. 😂
It's very lazy and untidy "gardening" but my husband's library seeds have some blooms.
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's very lazy and untidy "gardening" but my husband's library seeds have some blooms.
Reposted by Shannon
New Orleans moonrise (long-lens view from Westwego)
November 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
New Orleans moonrise (long-lens view from Westwego)