by jlassalle | Feb 18, 2019 | Ten Minute Tales
“No?!” He asks for the third time, incredulous. “I thought everyone liked salmon.” “Plenty don’t.” I reply, and I’m already bored with the conversation. “Vegans hate it.” I say to cover my own discomfort, a weak attempt at humor. He’d ordered for me, misplaced...
by jlassalle | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog
Originally posted on Time Worn Tales Photography, we took a normal photo shoot and turned it into a magical adventure. As they arrived, Charley squealed at the sight of her old friend Flirty. The Winter Unicorn sat waiting amidst the trees. Forgetting she was a...
by jlassalle | Jan 2, 2019 | Blog
Originally contributed to New Orleans Living MagazineMost importantly, my quiet little boy got a chance to cut loose and be the center of attention. He was happy. As for me, I was reminded that I can give my second child, the one who doesn’t ask for much, a great...
by jlassalle | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom. Most of my day, even if I’m wearing a smile, I’m fighting an internal battle. Inside my mind, I am berating the clothes I’m wearing, wondering if my double chin is showing and thinking about my weight. I’m assessing if there are...
by jlassalle | Oct 14, 2018 | Blog
Contributed to New Orleans Mom Then I turned my head, just so I wouldn’t see the truth, and I saw Dave’s face. He, too, was watching the screen. He, too, was in pain. His hand was still in mine, so I squeezed it tightly to remind him I was there. Together we got...
