Tag: New Orleans

Spotted: BH Writing in the Cafe

Posted on January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 by Betsey Horton

Currently sitting at the Cafe. It feels good to say that again. Nothing inspires me to write like sitting at the Cafe. It's probably the combination of my coffee order perfected over many years and the Parisian-themed decor. I love to listen to the hustle and bustle of the restaurant... Read More

STORY: How The Emperor Took Over My Story

Posted on November 11, 2017May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

At times like this, it's important to take a deep breath and remind myself why I started writing about Bloody Mary's in the first place. The truth is, it's historic. I was, after all, a history major, back in the good ol' days when I was a Thirsty Scholar. Therefore,... Read More

SCRIPT: Tom vs Andrew

Posted on September 16, 2017May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is sitting out on her front stoop writing in her notebook. Luckily, right at that moment, Tom de la Salle appears out of nowhere. He hands her a pounder of Miller High Life and sits down next to her. Tom: How are you Betsey? Betsey: I'm just dandy. Dreaming... Read More

STORY: The Business Meeting

Posted on August 9, 2017May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

I am sitting in the unfamiliar coffee shop when Andrew waltzes in right through the front door. He winks at me, gets himself a medium Americano, and sits down at the table across from me. "Good morning," I say crankily. "Shouldn't you be at The Office by now?" "You know... Read More

SCRIPT: Mad Dogz Titty Tourz

Posted on May 24, 2017May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

EXT. Bourbon Street, New Orleans -- Afternoon Two frat boys are standing on the corner drinking hurricanes. FRAT BOY 1: Bro, this is totally lame. We've hit every bar on this street and it's only four o'clock. I wish we knew where we could find a strip club. FRAT BOY... Read More

STORY: McDonald’s

Posted on March 3, 2017May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

"Where's my story?" Andrew asks grumpily, folding his arms and glaring at me from across the table. "You've been promising me a story about New Orleans all week and I have yet to see it materialize. All I've seen is a lot of you writing on Twitter and messing around... Read More

STORY: The Great Escape

Posted on November 9, 2016May 15, 2020 by Betsey Horton

Donald Trump has just been elected President. "How do you feel today?" asks the Snake. "I hear Costa Rica is lovely this time of year," I say dryly. "The exchange rate is excellent for American ex-pats." He smiles at me. "Costa Rica would be nice, but I hear Belize is... Read More

STORY: The Adventures of Betsey and The Grape Ape

Posted on August 3, 2016July 10, 2019 by Betsey Horton

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO The drive across Utah was long and tedious, but I refused to give up until I crossed the border into Colorado. By the time I reached Grand Junction, I was about ready to crash. The next morning, I asked the guy at the front desk if he... Read More