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Month: February 2010
Five Reasons Why It’s A Beautiful Time To Live In New Orleans
1. Either in two days or a month and two days we will elect a mayor not named Ray Nagin (or John Georges). 2. Citizen journalism er, blogging er, social media er, regular folks with keyboards are showing the power of truth over influence. 3. By Spring, Warren Riley will no longer be our police…
Jeffrey Arnold Wrote A Letter
My wife and I just received a letter from State Representative Jeff Arnold defending the integrity of his father Tom, who is running for District C Councilperson. He makes reference to mailers and signs one of his opponents is putting out and states, “you may have even seen stickers they have attached to our yard…
Not A Team Of Destiny
I cringe whenever I see the Saints referred to as a “team of destiny.” Destiny infers there is some divine intervention effecting play. Washington’s Shuisam’s kick aside, the Saints have reached the Super Bowl on skill rather than with help from karma, the Universe, Crom or Jobu. The team is good. The defense is good….
Lost In The Euphoria…
… of last week was the death of St. Bernard resident Donald Bordelon, who died of a heart attack in his rebuilt home. A Farewell To Donald Bordelon, Katrina Survivor Bordelon was a frequent subject of NPR stories. When you hear him speak in them there is no questioning he is from The Parish. I…