Louisiana

  • Glitter in the Gumbo: Dry Days in My Hometown

    Glitter in the Gumbo: Dry Days in My Hometown

    Let me set the scene: Lafayette, Louisiana—land of gumbo, gravel roads, and gossip that travels faster than a gator in a bayou. But it’s also my land. This is my family home, where I grew up strolling through oak-lined neighborhoods, dodging love bugs, and learning how to pronounce “étouffée” before I could spell “Louisiana.” And…

  • Skating Through Shadows and Light: Y’Allstars in 35MM

    Skating Through Shadows and Light: Y’Allstars in 35MM

    I know I’ve already posted twice about Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown, but I think I’ve got one more in me. Y’Allstars isn’t just a tournament—it’s an incredible weekend of roller derby, packed with energy, skill, and community. If you were there, you get it. And if you weren’t, I did my best to capture the…

  • Thibodaux or Bust: A Y’Allstars Adventure

    Thibodaux or Bust: A Y’Allstars Adventure

    They say the best road trips start with a plan. We… did not have one of those. But what we did have was a Honda Element packed with snacks, a playlist of audiobooks on Libby for that sweet road trip vibe, and a destination: Thibodaux, Louisiana, for the Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown roller derby tournament.…