There’s nothing like a blizzard in South Louisiana to allow your imagination to transport you to another place in the world. In the last few years, the Bayou Observant’s family has traveled to several places that are well known for snowy days like what we’ve seen here. While these destinations are all wonderful inContinue reading “Bayou Family’s Colorado Trip”
Category Archives: Catch of the Week
Technologically Impaired
We have all seen movies where the whole world grinds to a halt due to some crazy situation. Sometimes the reason is giant lizards, sometimes it’s aliens (from space), and sometimes it’s an extremely well-funded terrorist organization. This past week, the world was slowed down due to nothing as interesting or as spectacular asContinue reading “Technologically Impaired “
Unplugging
Every day that I come across some article about how technology is evolving, I feel an urge to throw all of the technology I have into a river. It seems like everything is overkill these days. Just a few days ago I was wondering aloud why I need to make a password that includedContinue reading “Unplugging”
February Check In
Hey there, everybody. Strange things are happening among us, most of it starting last year but becoming widely known so far this year. I never would have thought that there would be so much to talk about so early in the year, but I’ve been very much surprised. Let’s talk about it. ChatGPT,Continue reading “February Check In”
Year in Review: Looking Back at 2022
We are now in that sweet spot of optimism and new beginnings that comes around every year. The gym’s going to be packed for a couple of weeks, maybe some folks are taking time away from social media, and others are reflecting on 2022 and how to make positive changes. I’d like to takeContinue reading “Year in Review: Looking Back at 2022”
We Need to Silence “Quiet Quitters”
Bang! You’ve slammed your laptop shut and already grabbed your bag. You are shutting off your work phone as you make your way out the office. This afternoon, you might beat your personal record, and be in your car just two minutes after your day ended. You had a full day of doing theContinue reading “We Need to Silence “Quiet Quitters””
Capitalism is Green Living
Yvon Chouinard is a name I was not familiar with at all until the last day or two. I was more aware of his brand Patagonia, though if I recall correctly I’ve never been a customer. However, the recent news regarding the future of the company is very interesting and exciting. It wasContinue reading “Capitalism is Green Living”
We Demand LESS
Each and every day, I feel that the Mayans did predict the end of the world back in December 2012. It was not a physical end, but an end to rules, logic, sanity, and reason. Since the end, we continue to deteriorate and live in this world of make-believe and new science. I amContinue reading “We Demand LESS”
Winners and Whiners
Over a year ago, I wrote an article about people who complain about 40 hour work weeks. These folks are generally folks who oppose capitalism, free market ideals, and personal responsibility. They generally have the mindset that our societies would benefit from taking time away from working and instead devoting that time towards hobbiesContinue reading “Winners and Whiners”
Pander-mic
I know I am tired of this virus. I know pretty much everyone else is. But one of the biggest things that has driven me up the wall and right outside of my mind is the time that celebrities and public figures have had to pander to all of us. During the many phasesContinue reading “Pander-mic”
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