One of the six victims of yesterday’s murders was animator and filmmaker Helen Hill, who was featured in a Gambit cover story in 2001. A World of One’s Own Six murders in one day. Let me be the first to call for Riley’s resignation. He wasn’t even in town at the time. I’m sure he’s…
Author: Varg
Bridge Incidents
I really have no idea what to think about the Danziger Bridge incident. Like a badly-told story, “I guess you had to be there.” It certainly looks bad when your victim is shot seven times in the back. Then again, the police maintain he was hit by seven pellets from one shotgun blast. Shots were…
Sinn Fein indeed
I’m not sure if this is what Ashley meant when he summoned the phrase but, it is a broad concept. And as I understand it, this Mid-City incident falls under the umbrella of “Ourselves Alone.” Dr. Morris can correct me if I am wrong. Would-be robber killed by guard in Mid-City bar Patrons pelt dying…
Exiled? Got Cash?
A fella on Craigslist has the following domains for sale. I wonder if a portion of the proceeds go to…well, anything other than his billfold. Profiting off of diaspora, that’s great. Maybe some of the exiles can use their Road Home money to buy a domain. nolacentral.com nolacentral.net nolacentral.org nolagroups.com nolagroups.net nolagroups.org nolaexiles.com nolaexiles.net nolaexiles.org…
Jesus…
What a fucking waste.
House Hunting w/ Varg
I was hesitant to post this here because I wanted this blog to be less about me and more about my experience in the city but I thought about it and I’m now sure it applies. My fiance and I will be on HGTV’s show “House Hunters” on New Years Day. We filmed part of…
WTUL DJs – Stoned to the Bone?
I really love listening to WTUL. I love their variety. I love their local music. I love their Indie. I love that I can hear a Spanish version of “Desolation Row,” followed by Interpol, followed by Rebirth. Now if the DJs could give it a little more effort that would be greeeaaat. I realize these…
Left Behind
I realize many people know about this documentary already but I thought I would post another link to it and try to reach just a few more people. Like Chomsky says, education is “the foundation of a free society.” “Follow the money…” Official Site: Left Behind
Only The Strong
Let’s not have any illusions. People ARE leaving. And not just those stuck in FEMA trailers or those who lost their homes and don’t have it in them to stay, but homeowners and dyed-in-the-wool New Orleanians too. I’ve seen some of my most fervent New Orleans-loving friends ditch the city in the last year. These…
Do Your Worst
I came across the following post at Your Right Hand Thief and the stupidity of its subject, a Bridge City resident named Diane P., astounded me. A strategic Dollar Bill voter explains her rationale Diane P. is playing a game of “screw your neighbor.” She supported Dollar Bill in hopes of pushing her own non-majority…