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Mardi Gras
I was thinking about Mardi Gras and realized it was Fat Tuesday this week. So let’s all be Thankful for our Blessings, and have another piece of that King Cake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras
Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday”) is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called “Shrove Tuesday” or “Pancake Day”. Mardi Gras is the [...]
Review: 'Frontline: The Old Man and the Storm'
Three and a half years after the floodwaters rose and swallowed New Orleans, popular culture doesn't quite know what to do with Hurricane Katrina and its ongoing effect on the city's and the country's identity. The diminishing news reports vacillate between patly hopeful -- Mardi Gras is back! -- and numerically dispiriting as the city faces funding issues and the overwhelming challenge of recalling a diaspora. Attempts to explore Katrina artistically have been less than wildly successful.
Trail Mix
Now on with the crunch, munchy mixed-up life I lead… Tomorrow is King’s Day (El Dia de los Reyes) here in Bolivia. We remember the visit of the Magi with exchanges of gifts. January 6th officially marks the end of the holiday season and the start of the festivities surrounding Lent. Carnaval is a three day celebration (still many weeks away) that is much like Mardi Gras. Leading up to this boisterous finale there are parties and traditions. One of those traditions is the throwing of water bal
Schlafly Alelympics
Staring this Thursday, January 8th Schlafly Beer will be hosting a new event called the Alelympics at select locations in the St. Louis area. The Alelympics are a series of games that will that will allow individuals to compete in different “feats of strength and agility.” The games include Coaster Tossing, Doubloons (which is apparently a Mardi Gras themed version of quarters) and Cup Stacking. Now that we have all of the the official stuff out of the way it’s time for me to be the possible
Free Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday
Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, or National Pancake Day is February 24th this year. And from 7am to 10 pm that day, IHOP is again giving away pancakes to each “guest.” You can read the fine print, but the gist is one stack per person, and don’t use any other coupons. A donation isn’t required, but they’ll remind you they’re collecting money for the Children’s Miracle Network. We wrote about the group in August when DQ had a giveaway for them: Children’s Miracle Network, “a non-profit organizati
Meka’s Soul Mix Show: Pay Big Momma
Two murders in the ‘hood, we call them “double features.” DOWNLOAD: Bob James - Take Me To The Mardi Gras | Mediafire Posted in Downloads, Meka's Soul Mix Show
Top 6 Tips for Attending a Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras season is the time leading up to the day of Mardi Gras. Various cities and towns (New Orleans, Mobile, Key West) hold Mardi Gras parades, most of which are (honestly!) family friendly. Here are my Top 6 tips to help the entire family have a safe and enjoyable Mardi Gras parade experience. Pack the Snacks – There are some restaurants that are open on Mardi Gras Day, but do you really want to try and brave it with kids? They get whiny when tired and hungry, and let’s face it, catchi
Why I’m Here, pt. 1: A New Orleanian in Austin
I told the owner of the New Orleans-themed restaurant I ate at today with my sister who just bought a house here in Austin, Texas, “New Orleans has made many of my dreams come true — so long as those dream had nothing to do with money.” Not that I am money-obsessed. I drive a $500, 20-year-old Honda Civic. Cool. Fine. I have thusfar been willing to accept New Orleans’ abundant good vibes etc., in trade for stability. But I turn 35-years-old this Mardi Gras, and honestly would like to have a
January 3rd podcast
Here is the podcast for your listening pleasure. I’ll get the pictures up later. ***My first guest was the Reverend Howard Pastorella, Director of Spirit of Freedom Ministries. This is an addiction outreach recovery program. Please call them today for their free CD and to get enrolled for their price of the remarkably low $20 fee!!! 1-800-535-6011 or locally (504)831-7368 ***Then some talk with Daniel French my producer about Mardi Gras and the military. ***The last 15 minutes I was joined
Sunday MP3 Roundup, 1.04.09
Here’s our first mp3 roundup of the new year. Enjoy the tracks we discussed this past week. BLK JKS - Lakeside Canteen Knockout - Back To The Country Canteen Knockout - Mexico The Deep Dark Woods - Hang Me Oh Hang Me Alela Diane - White As Diamonds Ox - Burn Out The Thermals - Pillar of Salt The Thermals - Here’s Your Future Ben Nichols - Toadvine Exclusive: The Everybodyfields - Gun Exclusive: The Everybodyfields - Mardi Gras Exclusive: The Everybodyfields - City Noise Tulsa - #2
