Beads R Us and Louisiana Trip

I'm out to Alexandria to visit Beads R Us (www.beadsus.com) to shop on 8/22 and teach for the weekend of 8/23 and 8/24. An friend and his sister live in Baton Rouge and we may have a chance to spend a day together. And, while I'm in this part of the country I'm considering visiting New Orleans. Though, I'm hesitant. We'll see how this working trip becomes an opportunity to see another peek of our great world!