The Inquisitive Retiree

The Inquisitive Retiree

Words, wanderlust, Apple gear, and good food — that’s me in a nutshell.

New Orleans Part 3 – Saint John Restaurant

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2025-12-25

Approximate Reading Time 2 Minutes We walked over to the Blues and BBQ Annual Festival, not far from our hotel on Julia Street and listened to some really good musical groups. A little tired of standing, since there was no place to sit in this park, and we were getting…
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New Orleans Part 2 – Restaurants

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2025-12-24

Where To Eat In New Orleans (2025) It is fall in New Orleans and the weather is mild – sometimes warm but fortunately for us not the typical humid heat of summer in this party city. We are looking forward to trying out some new restaurants and sampling New Orleans…
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New Orleans Part 1 – Hotels

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2025-12-16

Reading Time 5 minutes Getting to New Orleans Thank goodness we have GPSs. Getting to the hotel in New Orleans, after visiting 2 small towns, was a big change, to say the least. I’ve seen pictures of the many “spaghetti junctions” in Los Angeles. If you’ve seen those, this is…
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Natchez Mississippi – Part 2

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2025-11-23

I awoke early on this our 2nd day in Natchez. I went through the usual routine of writing, eating breakfast, and reviewing our plans for the day. Natchez is one of the many cities with a Hop On, Hop Off city tour. New Orleans also has one I soon would…
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Natchez Mississippi – Part 1

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2025-11-19

Reading Time 4 minutes Next leg: Tuscaloosa to Natchez Mississippi I got up early and quietly exited the room, not wanting to wake my wife. I took the elevator down to the breakfast area and picked out a good spot where I wouldn’t be distracted by too many people or…
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A Day At Tuscaloosa Alabama

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2025-11-17

Reading time 4 minutes Home of the Crimson Tide Our First Stop on the Way to New Orleans We were in no big rush to start our 13-day trip, yet we managed to get on the road by 9:40. The weather was nice and traffic was not too heavy, especially…
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“I’m a writer with a love for Apple gear, a MacBook that rarely leaves my side, and a suitcase that never stays unpacked for long. When I’m not exploring the U.S. in search of new places and stories, you’ll often find me in the kitchen, cooking up something just as creative. This space is where technology, storytelling, travel, and a dash of culinary passion all come together.”