One of the many Yat dictionaries on the Web A Lexicon of New Orleans Terminology and Speech Gumbo Pages Another one of those, “New Orleans is different now” articles… Facing an un-Easy situation in New Orleans Pop Matters New Orleans through the eyes of a New Urbanist New Orleans: The Wealthiest City of the Caribbean…
Month: February 2007
Harry V. Harry V. Harry V. Harry (Round 2)
In this game we will pit four New Orleans Harrys against each other in a battle for New Orleans Harry supremacy. The title will be the honor of never having to be referred to as “Hank” in this blog. They will be judged on their worth to New Orleans and their accomplishments in life. The…
When Stanley Met Blanche
Carnival 2007: Le Bon Temps Rouler…
Well, I intended to keep an every-other-day posting schedule up but, once the thing got in full swing, best intentions fell to the by-and-by. It was a glorious Carnival, more robust and inspiring than any other. New Orleans was in her most magnificent plumage and the spirit of rebirth was in the air. I chatted…
Carnival 2007: A Bevy of Beads
Beads come in all shapes and sizes. Round is the norm but then there are the strange variations. I call these ones, “sweet tarts.” “Disco balls” Stars look best in silver… Of course, hearts… Lettered These are “14s” I always catch a ton of these but have no idea what they are all about… A…
Carnival 2007: A Perfect Pic
I could go to 10 Carnivals and never get as perfect a pic as this…
Carnival 2007: All Hail Supermuse!
If you haven’t had a chance to read the Muses comic book, find one and revel in the adventures of Mr. Freeze, Nutria Boy, Stuporman, Jindalboy, Vitterman Yatman and Robinette, Mr. Go, Oilman and, of course, Mighty Mouth and Wondering Woman. It’s hysterical.
Carnival 2007: Chaos, Muses, Hermes, D’Etat
Thursday, Feb. 15 Myself and some of the KoPs (Krewe of Pacific) were at Lafayette Square and had easy beer and bathroom access. It was a tad cold though, and breezy. Wind chill took it down a few dozen degrees. Even the painted nipples were hard. We started off the night with the Knights of…
Boots-On-The-Ground
Nola.com says that alleged worst-mother-in-the-world Vanessa L. Johnson will be facing federal charges for giving her 17 year-old son, Clarence Johnson a gun with instructions to kill Robert Dawson, also 17. So we asked for it, and we got it. The feds are here. The Johnson case certainly makes a case that the state, even…
The Catch
There is a sublime sense of gratification in the catch. It feels like a feat. A crucial play in a big game. You’ve gotten some small purple, green and golds and even some dice but that something special has eluded you. You scan the float and find the right reveler. Not the one plundering their…