The National World War II Museum is pleased to announce the theme for its 2011 Student Essay Contest: Why should we remember Pearl Harbor? The contest has two entry divisions: Middle School (grades 5–8) and High School (grades 9–12). Winners receive a cash prize and recognition on the Museum website. As in years past, the …

I pretty much spent last weekend at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I feel so at home there, surrounded by people who love their Country. Of course, hanging with Sir JJ Witmeyer, (who is like Norm form Cheers there) helps. Friday was the grand opening with all the stars and hoopla. …

Clearedjobs.net helps people with security clearances find jobs as well as matches companies with qualified employees. They are huge military supporters and Veteran owned. Kiss My Gumbo is proud to have them aboard as sponsors (see sidebar ad). One hour and 3 amazing guests. My first guest is my dear friend and WWII Veteran, Sir …

Tune in Saturday Morning 9-10 AM 690 WIST for New Orleans and Gulf Coast residents or live on your computer here for everyone else. Call in number (504)260-0690 or 888-880-WIST. My guests this week will be Clem Goldberger, Associate VP of the National World War II Museum and local recording artist, and author Jay Chevalier. …

Hurry – it ends June 8th! I headed to NOMA with the rugmonsters today to see the George Rodrigue exhibit. The cost was $4 for me (Louisiana resident price) & the kids were free. We spent $1 each for the narrated walking tour headset! SOOOOOOO worth it! We scooted through in about 45 minutes. You …

Sing this to the Go-Go’s song “Vacation.” This morning, my friend e-mailed me about the new term “stacation” (stay at home vacation) and I thought I’d share it with you. Because, let’s face it, unless your money tree is blooming on steroids, you can’t afford to go too far from home this Summer. You know …

***The article I wrote about Soldiers’ Angels is in the current edition of Inside Northside *** Thursday 6th look for the article about Soldier’s Angels in the Mandeville Times Picayune *** Friday 7th 10:30 me on the Jim Brown show talking about Soldiers’ Angels 99.5 FM *** Friday 7th at 12:00 I will be on …

* Look what is growing in my backyard. Well technically it isn’t growing in my yard, but it hangs over my fence. Does this mean I get to eat the bananas? *We went to GB’s Patio Bar & Grill at 8117 Maple 861-0067 in the Riverbend area for lunch. For a change it was cool …

It was our very first visit to the Louisiana Children’s Museum. As usual the day was filled with mishapsadventures. 1. Getting out the door – fighting kids! 2. Following directions your friend says are better than your mapquest print out. Let’s just say I took the scenic route and saw East Orleans Parish for the …

What can I say – but that was the best $2 (with coupon) I have spent in a long time. We had a blast at the UCM Museum (5 miles North of I-12) in Abita Springs . The curator, John Preble couldn’t be nicer and more patient as the 6 kids poked around his gift …