When we first moved here, someone referred to “those coonass neighbors” down the street. I was disgusted that I moved to a land of bigotry. I asked hubby later if he too was disgusted and his reply was, “Greta, that is a commonly used term by the locals.” Alrighty then…learn something new every day! I …
I repeat – I do not condone personal attacks. Form the conversation in this forum, seems others are doing it already. I always encourage healthy debate!!!! Re: New Orleans’ Levees: Are They Safe? Reply Quote Salty water…tap water. What’s the difference right Bob Bea? I’ll bet this guy can’t even pass the Pepsi Challenge. Tasting …
1. click here 2.click on the Missississippi Gulf Outlet MRGO 3. zoom out & there you have the “levee in question” Notice the boat sitting in the water – that doesn’t make sense!!! update: click on the interactive map option if you can’t see the zoom option Now if you zoom in & get the …
I know I blew this story wide open (scroll down) and yet – my blog sits here, quietly, patiently, lonely, waiting… I am not some nutcase housewife in Mandeville making up stuff (well maybe I’m a little nutty)! I wouldn’t say the American people are being misled by the “famous photo” like a flock of …
A local recently edumacated me about Boudreaux & Thibodeau jokes. I grew up in MA where every joke started with a Rabbi & a Priest…what do I know? I went on to Lousiana 101 to learn a little more. Now I get it…sort of. Example… After he was dead, a Cajun discovered himself in Hell. …
After I posted my brilliant piece yesterday of “possible” National breaking news, regarding the eroding levee picture that is all the rage these days, the hamster kept running. This morning I went back to National Geographic and looked at the famous picture in its’ interactive option. When you zoom out,you see a boat in the …
National Geographic is wonderful dahling – esp. editions 1- 7 gazillion that are rotting in my parent’s basement. What do I know, I’m a newbie, some mom trying to pretend I’m blogging to ignore the kids! Is it possible that this could be a mistaken picture? We all make mistakes (please don’t tell my kids …
Oh No… Mr. Bill!!!! It seems I’m not getting as many hits at NOLA.com when Mr. Bill gets top “billing” (pun intended) on the featured blogs page. Dang folks, I’m trying to break in to NOLA.com and the local scene as a positive mouthpiece for the area. Help me out here will ya? I can’t …
* No more cockfighting – whatever will I do with my family for entertainment? Little Jerry (Seinfeld joke)? * City still vulnerable – Rome wasn’t built in a day either – or even 20 months. Rebuilding and fixing – unfortunately is going to take longer than we want too! * Road Home Ads Canceled – …
I was heading home from one of my “home organizing†(shameless self-promotion) jobs yesterday, when I heard Kaare (pronounced Cori) Johnson, talking on the his local radio show. Yes, I am a huge talk radio geek – I admit it. My 6 yo knows who Neal Boortz is, so that should tell you something. When …
The Milblog conference was an enormous success this past weekend. Everything went better than planned for this blogger and our ever-growing group/family. Our “virtual” community is getting noticed and making a difference in the world. We are all proud to know that we aren’t wasting our time, but doing something, no matter how small, to …
Here in DC for the “MILBLOG” conference. Last night we had a reception sponsored by USAA. Today is the actual conference. We were greeted this morning with a pre-recorded opening welcome from the President of the United States WOW! Now we are having a live VTC with Rear Admiral, Mark I. Fox, USNavy from Iraq. …
Heading out to DC for the weekend. Promise to blog when I get there, but figure Friday morning I will be shoving last minute stuff in my suitcase and chugging coffee while leaving the household in dad’s capable hands. This is the 2nd Milblog Conference. Last year was amazing and overwhelming at the same time. …
I recently met Milena Merrill in person. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, it should. Milena is the Northshore NOLA.com blog coordinator and master of EVERYTHING she touches, a remarkable woman. She shared her Katrina story with me, and as usual, my chin just dropped. But, her “it is what it is†attitude and …
Tipping my tiara to thank a new reader for pointing out that Mandeville has been named one of the top 100 places to relocate. Also note that Madisonville made the list!