I’ve never had a problem with the Times-Picayune. As daily newspapers go, it does its job. Dailys are supposed to be huge, lumbering behemoths whose responsibility it is to be the most accurate and thorough reporter of news in any given city. The daily doesn’t have to be edgy or artistic. It needs simply to…
Blogspotting: 10/17
– I was perusing some of the local blogs and I happened upon this post at Squandered Heritage. I can’t believe the HDLC wasn’t on those folks like white on rice. The HDLC made my neighbors saw a foot off their fence the DAY AFTER the damn thing went up. I suppose they aren’t in…
Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Cafe: The Best Damn Bre-fass In Quite A While…
I just finished up the best damn bre-fas I have eaten in a long damn time. Common Grounds in Gretna, I salute you. Your Bayou Omelette has left me satisfied in both spirit and gustation. You atmosphere was everything one looks for in a coffeeshop. Your clientele was eclectic and friendly. Your menu was traditional…
Couldn’t Have Happened To Nicer Guys…
The title of this posts refers to two local gentlemen. The first was the unfortunate robber who chose the wrong couple to pull a gun on Tuesday night. The other is Criminal District Judge Charles Elloie, who was recently barred by the Louisiana Supreme Court from participating in any behavior resembling an actual judge. Not…
Liens du Moment: 10/12
– Praise the Lord! La. Judge Who Set Low Bonds Is Suspended Washington Post – I hope nobody hires the electrician I used on my house… Self-Inspections Alarm New Orleans Officials and Electricians HGTV – Worst headline ever? Marigny marinating in anxiety Nola.com – …and somewhat lax morals for which New Orleans is known. Origins…
Anderson Cooper Has A Crush On Ray Nagin
Originally posted Jan. 17, 2006 Just when I thought there was no way I could ever bestow my sympathy on Ray Nagin again, CNN turns around and shows that, in the parlance of our times, it is truly the media that always proves to be the most tactless party in any given scenario. I’m writing…