It was so difficult to beat of the press and the important people in town during the 2 year remembrance of “hurricane she who not be named.” Sure you expected me to have lunch with the President, share pictures and blog about it. Sorry to disappoint, I had to turn him down, had to tell …
Many thanks to Milena Merrill my videographer for making me look good:) Enjoy! (c/p at NOLA.com)
Oh gee, where is Dick Clarke when you need him? Do we need to have a ball drop each Katrina Anniversary? Since everyone and their grandmother who thinks they are somebody special will be in town, maybe good ole’ Dick can make a party out of it – New Orleans style. I can see it …
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* 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 …
Like I’ve said before, if I had a dime for every time I hear the word “Katrina,” I’d be a mighty rich woman. Then again, if I played the Katrina drinking game – I’d be comatose! Beer dude where are you??? Maybe he will be hanging out with all the “look America I am a …
* welcome LaFete News readers and if you don’t know what the heck I am talking about – click because my Absolut New Orleans & V8 colada splash “Mandeville Medley” drink set the bar (pun intended) real high. I can’t wait to see what drinks and names others come up with! Thanks Frank for the …
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1:00 today Wednesday, the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct press conference to release 100-year risk maps and cost information Good news – so far the Corps of Engineers have successfully conducted pump tests on the 17th Street Outfall Canal & h passed …
The title alone is a little overwhelming, even for me. I guess you can see where I am going with this. Gosh, I am not good at tackling serious subjects. I mean, I get them, have lived through them, surrounded myself with tons of friends, increasing the likelihood one would have a serious problem – …
My dad always told me to be nice to the janitors (custodian is more pc now). I give him credit for instilling this philosophy in me – because I took it seriously. This may sound like a corny philosophy, but it is why I am the way I am (besides large amounts of caffeine). When …
So y’all know I mainly stick to beer, but don’ expect my guests to do the same. Last night I cracked open the bottle of Absolut New Orleans for my guests to try. As for mixers – well all I had was V8 tropical colada smoothie and beer. The guests opted for the V8 and …
Confession, I love U2 & Green Day (black eye-liner and all). The fact of the matter is, if my entertainment choices had to be on the same page as me – well, I couldn’t watch TV, movies or listen to music. Let’s face it, entertainers are that, purely entertainers. Many of them get swept up …
UPDATE FRIDAY NIGHT: * Andre’s show was a blast today.You can listen to it live here. I claim ignorance with everything related to my Corps field trip. I certainly don’t want to be known as the “queen of misinformation.” I’ll be back on for “deja vu all over again” with Andre on September 7th at …
“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” ~Colin Powell~ Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it. ~Bill Cosby~ We should recognize that on the day that we are born, our glass is half …
I was leafing through the latest issue of Time at the Rouse’s checkout stand. Certainly there would be some breaking information about “Bat Boy†in it. I was very disappointed that he wasn’t featured in this issue, instead I found this great piece about New Orleans and the Corps of Engineers. Honestly, if someone gets …
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****Last Friday, during my field trip, we stopped at Cafe’ Degas for lunch. The 4 of us ordered a cheese and fruit plate and we each had either a salad or French Onion soup. I was drooling over the ice box pie at the next table….next time. This is a must go to place for …