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Shine a Light

January 2012

Putting On a Good Facebook

01/18/12

Putting On a Good Facebook

Ah, Facebook! Let's face it; not everyone writes great status updates. I have one friend who, every time he posts, posts 10 strident political diatribes. Not one, but 10! I have another friend who aired her bitter divorce updates daily and if I see one more cute cat status I shall hurl up a fur ball.

But some people get it right. Amanda Frentz, development associate with New Orleans City Park, gets it right. Her posts for City Park are a wonderful blend of information and fun, and it's all so very interactive. She makes the park feel like a valued friend.

 

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Jonesing for a Diet Coke

01/04/12

Jonesing for a Diet Coke

I am an addict. My 43-year old dependence is relatively harmless; I am addicted to Diet Coke.

My day starts by slamming back a 32-oz. jolt of caffeine and carbonation. The day continues with two or three more. I am particular about my drink the way a wine connoisseur savors his grapes.

I eschew the plastic 2-liter bottles, though I will drink from them rather than drink - ugh - water. The small plastic bottles are the next least desirable, and then come the cans. What I am always in search of is a properly mixed fountain Coke. I found the best one while living in North Carolina. Every morning I'd start my car for its 3-mile drive to Nirvana, aka Pigg's...

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About This Blog

Pamela Marquis, MSW is a social worker, community advocate, educator and writer. Most recently, she founded and became executive director of Shine a Light Louisiana, a non-profit agency committed to helping communities and organizers inform the public about their initiatives. She has also worked with the LIFE program, helping Louisiana inmates connect with their families through extended visitation programs.

Pamela worked at the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center for 16 years, where she acted as education curator and summer camp developer. She currently teaches video skills to students in Chris Paul’s CP3 Afterschool Zone and Kid’s Play NOLA.

In addition to her “Shine a Light” column here on MyNewOrleans.com, Pamela is also the gardens columnist for New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles. She also writes freelance for several magazines and has penned three screenplays.

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