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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 6h

"Something Adjacent" is available from Amazon in paperback as well as an eBook. These little stories started out as writing exercises to hone Watson's voice but soon took on a life of their own. It offers a different look at the relationship that Watson has with those closest to him. #SherlockHolmes

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 8h

From the vault -- an Osprey on the prowl for breakfast. #neworleans #birds #nature #photography

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 10h

"When a fielder gets the pitcher in trouble, the pitcher has to pitch himself out of the slump he isn’t in." ~ Casey Stengel #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 10h

As the people of New Orleans slowly began moving outside the boundaries of the growing settlement established by Bienville, one of the first major structures was a modest wooden church for the parish established in the Faubourg St. Mary by ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"The only good thing about playing for Cleveland is you don't have to make road trips there." ~ Richie Scheinblum #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Many, many thanks for your continued support! Reviews are such an important part of getting my work recognized by Amazon. If you would be kind enough to take a moment to jot down a brief note, every review helps. #neworleans #PoorEdwardPeter #books #ShortStories #Fiction

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Another from the vault -- a Brown Pelican giving me the side eye. #neworleans #birds #nature #photography

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Golf is an exercise in Scottish pointlessness for people who are no longer able to throw telephone poles at each other." ~ Florence King #quotes #golf

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Another of my favorite New Orleans photographs of the Clay statue from 1890 when it still stood at the intersection of Canal Street and Royal Street. Of particular interest in this image is the horse-drawn streetcar in the foreground. (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Boxing is a great exercise… as long as you can yell 'cut' whenever you want to." ~ Sylvester Stallone #Quotes #boxing

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"They throw Winfield out at second, but he’s safe." ~ Jerry Coleman #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that seventy-seven years ago today on September 26, 1949, ladies eager for a taste of the best cocktail in creation converged on The Sazerac Bar in New Orleans' Roosevelt Hotel. (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At the start of the seventh round of a match with Jack Thompson, Sam Langford extended his glove, which was the usual ritual done before the final round of a boxing match. A puzzled Thompson said, "This ain't the last round, Sam." Langford replied, "It is for you." #quotes #boxing

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The smallest newsstand in New Orleans in 1908 was located at 103 Royal Street. In addition to newspapers (local, Chicago, New York), the stand offered magazines and periodicals, postcards (3 for a nickel, 15-cents for a dozen), and ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Tōshō-ji Fragments - The Meditations of Kōnen This little book is a series of fifteen meditations followed by a historical fable that illustrates the theme. They allow the reader to see how an idea changes when it becomes part of someone's life. #Books #ShortStories #ZenFiction #Fables

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"To last as long as I did with the skills I had, with the numbers I produced, was a triumph of the human spirit." ~ Bob Uecker #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Before the Huey P. Long bridge across the Mississippi River was constructed in 1935 upriver from New Orleans, train cars had to be ferried across the river with the cargo intact. This image dates from 1910. #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For those who may have an interest, we invite you to join own Facebook group page at The Baker Street Archives and learn more about our favorite detective and his faithful chronicler. (continued) #SherlockHolmes #DrWatson #ShortStories #Books #Mysteries

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"The A's leave after this game for Cleveland. It was only by a 13-12 vote that they decided to go." ~ Lon Simmons

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Louisiana State Lottery Company was established in 1868 by Charles T. Howard and John A. Morris. In exchange for being granted an exclusive franchise to operate for twenty-five years, the capital fund of Charity Hospital in the city ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Son, nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle." ~ Al Kaline

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A 1902 photograph of a bustling Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, looking toward the Mississippi River. To the left across Canal Street would be the French Quarter and to the right would be the American Sector. (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"The only reason we’re 7-0 is because we’ve won all seven of our games." ~ David Garcia

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An excerpt from an 1893 New Orleans guidebook describes how public sentiment led to the prohibition of gambling, but then directs the reader to the streets and neighborhoods where gambling was still secretly conducted. Talk about a wink and a nod! #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"The only way I'm going to get a Gold Glove is with a can of spray paint." ~ Reggie Jackson

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Photographer Bryan Berteaux captured a kitchen full of culinary talent in this 1979 group shot of Austin Leslie (Chez Helene), Roy Guste (Antoine's), Willy Coln (Willy Coln's Chalet), Warren Leruth (LeRuth's), and Tom Pittari, Jr. assembled in the kitchen at T. Pittari's on South Claiborne.

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious." ~ Alan Minter #quotes #boxing

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In 1880, Eugene Robinson invented the continuous vaudeville show at his Dime Museum and Theatre at 126 Canal Street between Camp Street and St. Charles (old street numbering system). The building had been home to the ... (contined) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

And now a word from The Baker Street Archives to highlight our recent stories released through Kindle and Kindle Unlimited as well as to make you aware of those stories on the horizon in the coming months. (continued) #SherlockHolmes #books #ShortStories

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A very huge "Thank You" to the crowd who came to last night's presentation. It's always gratifying to have such a large and engaged group of people who were also quite knowledgeable about our topic. we look forward to seeing you again on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for our next presentation.

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"I’m glad I don’t play anymore; I could never learn all of those handshakes." ~ Phil Rizzuto #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For many, the first exposure to the best red beans and rice in New Orleans came from a typical booth at the Jazz & Heritage Festival. After that. legions of followers sought out a modest restaurant at 721 Burgundy Street on the corner of Orleans ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"If Ted Williams would just tip his cap once, he could be elected mayor of Boston in five minutes." ~ Eddie Collins #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you are ready for a different kind of fable, one without villains or conflict, then may I suggest The Way They Continue. I appreciate your support. #ZenFiction #books #Kishotenketsu

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"I sure hope you’re staying alive for the upcoming Dodgers series." ~ Jerry Coleman #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Beatles stopped in New Orleans on their 1964 tour. It was their 22nd stop on their 25-city, 31-concert North American tour. They went through the requisite press conferences and met with the usual public officials. (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history #Beatles

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Come learn about the important role New Orleans played in the American Revolution from historians and authors Edward Branley and Derby Gisclair on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00pm at the East Bank Regional Library at 4747 West Napoleon in Metairie. #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"The problem with John Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him." ~ Sparky Anderson #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Louisiana Ice Works was located across Levee Street (Tchoupitoulas Street) on the banks of the Mississippi River, directly across from the Delachaise Grounds where New Orleanians played baseball and cricket. This illustration is circa 1874. #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"All of the Mets' road wins against Los Angeles this year have been at Dodger Stadium." ~ Ralph Kiner #quotes #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

As I will be speaking on the history of dueling to a group of tour guides at the Cabildo later this morning, I thought a post about a famous duelist might be in order. Dueling between gentlemen in 19th century New Orleans was an accepted means of ... (continued) #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Third Thursday Lecture Series Before you know it, it'll be time for our next presentation: The Forgotten Front – the role of New Orleans in the American Revolution. Join us on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00pm at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie. #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"Mike Caldwell, the Padres’ right-handed southpaw, will pitch tonight." ~ Jerry Coleman #quote #baseball

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The world closely followed the American Civil War as evidenced by this illustration from the May 24, 1862, edition of Le Monde Illustré from Paris which depicts the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip by the Union forces led by Flag Officer (later Admiral) David Farragut.

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We hope you’re making plans to join us on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00pm at the East Bank Regional Library when Edward Branley and Derby Gisclair will present “The Forgotten Front” outlining the role of New Orleans in the American Revolution. #nolasky #nola #neworleans #history

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"Andujar Cedeno to lead it off... he swings… and he is hit by a pitch… and it is hit over the wall and out of here for a home run." ~ Ralph Kiner

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The first photograph circa 1890 is the second iteration of the Jewish Orphan's Home, located on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Chippewa Street. The second photograph is the first building circa 1885. This building later became McDonough 22 with the opening of the new building on Jackson Avenue.

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