Lagniappe's Lair

Yesterday being a nice day, I made a little trip inspired by Old AF Sarge's recent post . Chalmette Battlefield. The place where the la...

So how to spend an Easter Sunday? Why with a trip up to Bolivar Heights to hike the battlefield, contemplate events of days gone by, and thr...

So because it was a beautiful day--fall colors, nice temperature in the 70's--I took the bike out for another ride. Today's venue: A...

"Old Ironsides", otherwise known as the USS Constitution , is our nation's oldest warship. Launched in 1797, she's retaine...

After the gun show, I went to Manassas National Battlefield to see what there was to see. I still hadn't been there after all this time...