Erica
@ericajohnson27.bsky.social
World traveler on my limited PTO, cocktail fan, Carolina girl, light green thumb, decent cook, public health (believer in science and evidence-based approaches - how novel!), #nola
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A private non-profit operates over 200 cameras with live facial recognition in New Orleans. The system raises questions about privacy, legal authority and who should control surveillance technology. n.pr/4iWRMpq
Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans. Who should control them?
A private non-profit operates over 200 cameras with live facial recognition in New Orleans. The system raises questions about privacy, legal authority and who should control surveillance technology.
n.pr
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A private non-profit operates over 200 cameras with live facial recognition in New Orleans. The system raises questions about privacy, legal authority and who should control surveillance technology. n.pr/4iWRMpq
Thank goodness for this electric blanket. I can feel my toes for the first time today.
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Thank goodness for this electric blanket. I can feel my toes for the first time today.
I had hoped that my congestion and such this morning was just the weather change, but my symptoms are getting worse. I do not have time for a cold in this last week of work!
December 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I had hoped that my congestion and such this morning was just the weather change, but my symptoms are getting worse. I do not have time for a cold in this last week of work!
My space heater and I are in a socially distanced cuddle this morning
Cuddle approved:
- Pets
- Stuffies
- Your significant other
Cuddle unapproved:
- Space heaters
Space heaters need space. Keep flammable items (blankets, pillows, curtains, yourself) at least 3 feet away from space heaters at all times.
- Pets
- Stuffies
- Your significant other
Cuddle unapproved:
- Space heaters
Space heaters need space. Keep flammable items (blankets, pillows, curtains, yourself) at least 3 feet away from space heaters at all times.
December 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My space heater and I are in a socially distanced cuddle this morning
This is happening in front of me, and I'm tempted to offer to help, but that also feels a bit too personal with a random stranger. 😬
December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This is happening in front of me, and I'm tempted to offer to help, but that also feels a bit too personal with a random stranger. 😬
Kid behind me " The refs must be getting tired!"
December 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Kid behind me " The refs must be getting tired!"
The Saints tend to play better when I don't watch, so I'll try not to pay much attention.
December 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Saints tend to play better when I don't watch, so I'll try not to pay much attention.
Waiting on the streetcar for the 1st time in years. Just how reliable is the app these days?
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Waiting on the streetcar for the 1st time in years. Just how reliable is the app these days?
Enjoyed a long afternoon walk to and through the houses on the PRC Holiday Home tour.
December 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Enjoyed a long afternoon walk to and through the houses on the PRC Holiday Home tour.
Baton practice is taking place outside our house. 🥰
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Baton practice is taking place outside our house. 🥰
Y'all, my new radiologist cleared me for a full year until my next mammogram. This is a first!
December 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Y'all, my new radiologist cleared me for a full year until my next mammogram. This is a first!
Thank goodness it is Friday because I have really had it with this week at work.
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thank goodness it is Friday because I have really had it with this week at work.
#nola who has a plumber they trust and who could handle what may be a big job? The city still hasn't sent out a camera, and we're having more problems. Want some additional opinions.
December 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
#nola who has a plumber they trust and who could handle what may be a big job? The city still hasn't sent out a camera, and we're having more problems. Want some additional opinions.
I hate when doctor's offices ask you to pre-pay anything that isn't a copay. There is too much variability in what happens at an appointment or what my insurance may/may not cover. Just bill me an exact amount after. Don't ask me to give you some estimated amount of my money before you even see me.
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I hate when doctor's offices ask you to pre-pay anything that isn't a copay. There is too much variability in what happens at an appointment or what my insurance may/may not cover. Just bill me an exact amount after. Don't ask me to give you some estimated amount of my money before you even see me.
I love being back in earshot of church bells (even the ones that run 10 min late)
December 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I love being back in earshot of church bells (even the ones that run 10 min late)
I rushed to the office this morning stopping at the store along the way to pick up treats for an in-person meeting I carefully planned for my team (and scheduled over a month ago). Half the attendees aren't coming, so I am now trying to reschedule and am annoyed that I wasted time and money
December 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I rushed to the office this morning stopping at the store along the way to pick up treats for an in-person meeting I carefully planned for my team (and scheduled over a month ago). Half the attendees aren't coming, so I am now trying to reschedule and am annoyed that I wasted time and money
Sorry to have missed the holiday tweetup #nolasky. If the weather had been dry yesterday, we would have had the shed done aleady and made it over. Hope it was a blast!
December 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Sorry to have missed the holiday tweetup #nolasky. If the weather had been dry yesterday, we would have had the shed done aleady and made it over. Hope it was a blast!
My husband and I are building a shed today. Pray for us that we don't kill each other.
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My husband and I are building a shed today. Pray for us that we don't kill each other.
Shed building is on a weather delay, so we're installing kitchen cabinet hardware.
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Shed building is on a weather delay, so we're installing kitchen cabinet hardware.
Good morning. Is the sun ever going to return? At least I have Santa's pants to cheer up the gloom.
December 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Good morning. Is the sun ever going to return? At least I have Santa's pants to cheer up the gloom.
Since when did Teams start requiring captchas? I am not a robot, but this stupid software certainly doesn't help me feel like less of one at work.
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Since when did Teams start requiring captchas? I am not a robot, but this stupid software certainly doesn't help me feel like less of one at work.
And yet there seem to be more and more hotels in development. 🙄
New Orleans’ hotel market is hurting, with the Virgin Hotels New Orleans selling for roughly half its construction cost and investors facing a wipeout. A string of major hotels are hitting the market at deep discounts as high costs, weak recovery and interest rates squeeze owners.
Virgin Hotel’s fire-sale price signals a brutal New Orleans hotel slump
New Orleans’ hotel market is hurting, with the Virgin Hotels New Orleans selling for roughly half its construction cost and investors facing a wipeout. A string of major hotels are hitting the market at deep discounts as high costs, weak recovery and interest rates squeeze owners.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
And yet there seem to be more and more hotels in development. 🙄
Sharing in case it helps others save $: My car registration was up for renewal. I got a notification saying I could renew in the LA Wallet app. Don't do that. They charge a $23 fee. The OMV website charges a $3 fee. (I expect there is a mailed check option, too, but our mails is screwy rn).
December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sharing in case it helps others save $: My car registration was up for renewal. I got a notification saying I could renew in the LA Wallet app. Don't do that. They charge a $23 fee. The OMV website charges a $3 fee. (I expect there is a mailed check option, too, but our mails is screwy rn).
I was mid Teams call with my boss when a shutter slammed in that initial line of the storm. Scared the crap out of me. Fun new house things! (*adds shutter dogs to growing list of things needed for said house) 😬
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I was mid Teams call with my boss when a shutter slammed in that initial line of the storm. Scared the crap out of me. Fun new house things! (*adds shutter dogs to growing list of things needed for said house) 😬