Susan Whelan
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Susan Whelan
@nolamaven.bsky.social
Former online marketer, current professional tree killer. You might know my photos from Instagram or a Facebook group that stole them from Instagram.

New Orleans
I don’t use worst in that way but whatever.

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Puzzle #901
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November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In honor of Thanksgiving and Bayou Classic weekend, my phone had the Human Jukebox from 2014 in my featured photos. For fairness, I had to share GSU Tiger Marching Band.
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Strands #634
“With gratitude”
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November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It doesn’t matter when you checked in online if you roll up 3/4 of the way during boarding and miss your spot 🤦🏼‍♀️
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Not that anyone asked but the main reaction to the two vaccines is arm pain. Like severe arm pain. I’m a side sleeper and it seriously interfered with my sleep. I will be glad when my arms are over this reaction.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I had issues with green because I am an idiot. Purple is so silly.

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Puzzle #900
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November 27, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This is the form I had to fill out earlier. I could not get *any* vaccines without filling out this form. Call me crazy but I don’t like to sign random forms that have nothing to do with the treatment I am receiving. (I did not get a COVID vaccine today - I was there for two different vaccines.)
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Sorry, this was incomplete. If I didn’t fill out the form, I couldn’t get the vaccine. I filled it out even though I wasn’t getting a Covid vaccine. Whatever.
I’m at the pharmacy at Ochsner, waiting to get two vaccines that are not the COVID vaccine. They made me sign two forms, “Acknowledgment of FDA-approved parameters of COVID-19 vaccine.” I can’t get the vaccines (again, not for COVID).
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’m at the pharmacy at Ochsner, waiting to get two vaccines that are not the COVID vaccine. They made me sign two forms, “Acknowledgment of FDA-approved parameters of COVID-19 vaccine.” I can’t get the vaccines (again, not for COVID).
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Purple is ridiculous.

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Puzzle #899
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November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This one is tricky.

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Puzzle #898
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November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Puzzle #897
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November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Also, if you’re planning a trip to the Christmas markets or a winter European trip, check out my Christmas markets shopping list. I learned a lot of lessons last year and made adjustments for this year. Example: I am NOT bringing any sweaters with acrylic or polyamide.

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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
If you are planning a trip to the Christmas markets, especially Munich and Vienna, feel free ask me any questions. Last year I hardly did any planning and a couple of people on here were traveling ahead of me and gave me some (almost) real-time advice.
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or another traveler, Calpak has already started their Black Friday sale - 20% off. They have sales a couple of times per year, if you’re not in a hurry. I bought my Luka duffel on sale through TikTok shop in January. They have a lot of great travel products.
CALPAK Travel: Luggage, Bags & More | CALPAK
CALPAK is your go-to destination for all things travel. Since 1989, CALPAK has been making luggage, backpacks, duffels and accessories for the modern traveler.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
If you need new luggage, now is the time to buy Away, when everything is 25% off. I have had the pink bigger carry-on since 2018. The bigger carry-on is fine for major U.S. airlines but I had to check it in Italy on a regional airline. The only negative imo: the lighter colors show scuff marks.
Bigger Carry-On Luggage in Blush Pink | Away
The blush pink Bigger Carry-On luggage offers roomy interior, durable shell, and sleek design for longer adventures. Thoughtfully made to balance form and function.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
If you’re planning a cold weather vacation or shopping for someone who is, now is the best time to buy wool socks. Bombas is having their 25% off sale. I took calf socks with me last year and I bought some quarter socks this year. I wish I had these half calf socks instead.
Women's Merino Wool Blend Half Calf Sock 4-Pack
Merino Wool is a super strong natural fiber that's incredibly soft, helps keep you warm in the winter and breezy-cool in the summer, and even naturally wicks moisture to help keep your feet dry an...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
TIL I learned what a warren is.

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Puzzle #896
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November 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Puzzle #895
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
One co-worker is still incredulous after being informed that you’re not supposed to give up. “Well, lots of other people do it.” (She brought it up.)
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Don’t get too in the weeds on the 🍸🍹 category like I did, “these all have citrus and that one only has cranberry.” WRONG. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Puzzle #894
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November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Every year, I explain to the same people that it’s you are not supposed to give up, that it’s not considered proper etiquette. Every year they tell me, “I’ve never heard that.” 🙄 If you love giving gifts to your boss(es), I love that for you but it shouldn’t be company culture.
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The firm where I work has a tradition of the staff giving gifts to all of the attorneys. Every group does this. It’s never going to change but it’s never going to stop irritating me. I esp dislike trying to agree on gifts for 5 attorneys who are completely different but will receive the same thing.
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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November 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This was in my featured photos 🥰 It’s the Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna. I am counting the days until Belgium!
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM