Love NOLA

Make Way For Buck Moths: Caterpillars Above And Below

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:20:00 +0000

You only have to spend about 10 seconds in New Orleans to know that ours is a city that relishes being over the top. And we do love her for it. Most of the time.

But not when it comes to bugs. Seriously. Must New Orleans bugs be so, well, New Orleans? Larger than life? With a voracious appetite? And more than a little crazy?

NOLA + Rhetorical Comments = (Over)Sharing

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

In many places, the phrase "rhetorical comment" refers to a statement that is not intended to elicit a response. But, of course, New Orleans is not like most places, and New Orleanians are not like most people.

On today's Love NOLA, Brett Will Taylor notes how the rhetorical comments thrown around this city are often seen as invitations to share opinions, stories and, maybe, salvation.

Spring Has (Already?) Sprung

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Looking around New Orleans after Mardi Gras has officially been swept from the streets, it's hard to miss the early signs of spring. But the calendar still says February, and these signs may feel a bit premature to some New Orleanians. An acknowledgement that winter (brief as it always is down here) just might be gone completely, means that summer can't be far off.

Listen here for Brett Will Taylor's insights on the signs... and insects... of an early spring:

A Newcomer Overcomes Costume Anxiety

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:34:25 +0000

There are three sounds you hear in New Orleans this morning.

You hear heads pounding as Super Bowl fans stumble their way back to the airport. Followed by voices cheering as residents bid a most joyous farewell to said fans.

Celebrating Super Bowl XLVII… and Goodell

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

To paraphrase Dr. John, such a weekend!

From the Westbank to New Orleans to Slidell, Carnival officially kicked into high gear these past few days as 19 krewes rolled, celebrating everything from lions and dogs, to Wookies and Greek gods… even Mona Lisa & Moon Pies.

But, now it stops. For nine days. Because the Super Bowl is coming to town. I’d rather have Santa Claus.

New Orleans, From The Stoop

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

New Orleanians often have to justify why they live in their city, perhaps more frequently than other Americans. Whether it's with friends, family or themselves, it's a conversation most residents will have. But perhaps the answer is more universal than we think.