3:00-4:00 on Saturday afternoon is the perfect time to crack a cool one and chill a bit! If you are in the car – tune into AM 690 WIST. At home or work – tune into AM 690 WIST. Want to listen on your computer- no problem – click here. Why? Glad you asked! Today …
By the looks of things, Mayor Nagin is slated to get some “You are a big winner” award for his role in the recovery on the Katrina anniversary. Humid City has the invite if you plan to attend and want all the details about what to wear etc…. Oh yes, and Retired Army Lt. Gen. …
***Pricegate: Someone used this name on the forums & it is just “priceless.” The house of cards is falling fast. Now…how do we all explain this situation to our children??? ***Organizing: My business partner & I finished our job so fast we worked ourselves out of work – if that makes any sense at all. …
correction 8/14 This is an AP story that appeared on Forbes.com Well…who will do business with Mandeville now?
Welcome to the most entertaining and eclectic blog in Louisiana! My family moved here January of 2007 and we consider ourself “Post-K perma-transplants.” In other words – YOU ARE STUCK WITH US! I have been a blogger for 4 years now, mostly writing military stuff, until I moved here and now add this blog and …
Do you think all Louisiana politicians are corrupt? Do you think all Louisiana politicians are corrupt? yesno View Results Please only answer this poll if you qualify to sign the recall petition and live in incorporated Mandeville. Would you sign a recall petition for Mayor Price? Would you sign a recall petition for Mayor Price? …
To do list, calendars, all that school paperwork, practices, work, life, birthdays – UGH!!! My business partner and I have been very busy organizing a school library this week (PTA paid for it). Anyhoo, I thought I would share a few tips that may get you off to a good start this year. 1. Computer …
What could the Princess of Positive (your truly) find positive about the whole Mandeville, Mayor Price, audit, corruption scandal? Something good needs to come out of something bad…right? Well here it is folks…the positive stuff…drum roll……all the cards are on the freaking table now!!! Audits, budgets, statements, names – all on the computer in a …
Ouch! Can you see the surprised look on my face??? NOT!
***This post was written by anonymous contributor “Ghost Plate.” What can I say??!! I just spent some time reading the Legislative Auditor’s report on Mandeville and I’m speechless! For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, here’s the link to the audit Before you ask – it looks like nothing was removed or altered …
***Back to school means mom gets to fill out tons of forms! Each kid is at a different school, so NONE of the paperwork was duplicate. UGH! What a PITA!!! Who likes paperwork? Answer – NOBODY!!! Emergency cards, permission to cook in class, PTA, if we qualify for reduced lunch – yuck – phooey! And …
Go see the video here. Dave “The Nac” Nacarri was a guest on my radio show today. You gotta love a lawyer, school teacher, history professor who plays the ukulele & sings! Only in New Orleans!
I was wondering about your thoughts on the new http://nola.com format/look??? As a blogger – I feel…well…like a needle in a haystack now. As a reader – I enjoy a little color on a page. I like having the weather featured and everything grouped – but I think it may be a little overwhelming as …
OK pet food makers – listen up!!! I posted about 101 uses for nutria (dead or alive) the other day. Reader JL came up with the most brilliant idea that I had to share! Why don’t pet food companies use nutria as a main ingredient to make feed/pet food? Nutrias are herbivores and people can …
When does a person decide that they will become dishonest? Were they walking a fine line from their childhood? Did that person occasionally stick the pack of gum at the checkout line in their pocket? Did that person cheat a little at board games as a kid? Did they glance at the test next to …