I took this picture in Covington this past weekend. What a freaking hoot the owner of this van must be! You didn’t think you weren’t going to get any humor today…did you? While out and about this weekend I spoke to some “city folk.” You know, people who moved to the area post-Katrina and haven’t …

UPDATE – thanks for all the Weblog Award votes. No I didn’t win, but I am sure the reason is because all of you were voting at the same time and that is what crashed their site (lol). Thanks for supporting me! * I’ve come up with a great list of holiday ideas from local …

I usually answer “duct tape” for any question about managing or disciplining children (then I get those…is this lady serious? – looks). I thought it would be fun to do an interactive post for all my readers. Let’s come up with some “unique Louisiana” uses for duct tape. I’ll start & then you play along …

***Good morning Louisiana! Did you change your clocks??? ***Thanks for reading today and don’t forget to read any posts you have missed over the past week. Tons of humor and misc. crud! ***Please vote for me today as I am a finalist in the Weblog Awards. Voting ends Nov 8th! ***51 days until Christmas – …

Today, I thought I would stir up the hornet’s nest a little and give you my two cents on the war. These are my opinion and observations and you are entitled to yours. All I ask is that you be respectful in the comment section. Rarely, do I delete comment, but I have the power …

* today’s gotta have featured artist is Carolyn Flannery of Carolyn Rivers Designs. Honey – are you paying attention to this??? These earrings are called Café Au Lait & Beignets for $45. * I won the Nigerian and UK Lottery 50 times this week-woot woot! Anyone else win? * A roundup of wildfire blogs and …

What may seem depressing or even tragic to one person may seem like an absolute scream to another person, especially if he has had between four and seven beers. ~Dave Barry~ Yes, it is true, once in a while the Princess of Positive can get a little down. You know, that life stuff: father sick, …

Jindal won (no run-off, no more political commercials), LSU won, Saints won…what more could you want on your Monday than to talk about boobs? Now you may be asking yourself, why would a mom who can waaaay pass the pencil test and even hold a chair under her post-children breastesses (my husband is now hoping …

listen Ya, My Cousin Vinnie – a classic. Now go around saying “yoots” all day. Oh wait, many people in Louisiana already say that (bwahahahaha). So Friday night I got a long overdue call from my good friend from Oklahoma. Her family moved away from Oklahoma 4 months after we did (us- January of 2007 …

Update: article from Mike Gallagher at Town Hall, worthy of discussion on air. I’ll be on the air today with Andre’ Trevigne from 12:00-1:00. You can listen through your computer here. Call or e-mail Andre’ while I’m on the air (504) 260-0995 or toll-free at (877) 585-0995 andre (at) thenew995fm.com If you like what you …

Wednesday night at our house is Kid Nation night (after homework, swim practice, getting ready for bed….). So, I am sitting around with my kiddos watching a group of kids try and campaign for their elections in Bonanza City. One kid despises the incumbent so much, he pulls the signs down with a pogo stick …

Now that I have your attention (evil laugh inserted here)! Chad, owner of The Dead Pelican and Roger’s Rants and I share opposing views on how we would run a political campaign (I’ll let you draw your own conclusion – lol). Seriously, if I were a campaign strategist or campaign manager, I would only focus …

update: I so could sooooo live in this house made of containers Could shipping containers be the answer? I am not just talking about these in place of the FEMA asbestos trailers, but as a well designed, able to fit into New Orleans alternative. Brad call (985)807-4805 me – let’s talk about this option. Talk …