I’m Sooo excited for the grand opening of the new theater next week at the National WWII Museum. I will be pretty much be there all day and night on Friday November 6th with Sir JJ and then Saturday with my family. Now – on to this interesting tidbit…. There was an article printed in …
* RIP Louisiana soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Army PFC Brian Bates and SGT Patrick O. Williamson. * I’m pissed at Obama for using fallen heroes as photo ops at Dover. Expect his decision to come out soon about Afghanistan and this will be twisted into his reason to not give the …
Update: 10/23 3:40 To clarify, the title of this post was in no way suggesting the National World War II Museum intended to change the name of the museum to the Museum of Social Change. The title reflects the teachings and mission statement to the docents as referenced in the letter below. Update: 5:30 PM …
The Kiss My Gumbo Radio show airs each Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 (central) Saturday on AM 690 WIST or live on your computer here. 888-880-WIST or (504)260-0690 A cant miss show!!! The top of the hour I’ll be joined in studio by Lane Carson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Outreach …
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Had to mix a little Mandeville, LA politics in here. If you did not know, my Mayor FINALLY resigned (pretty sure part of plea bargain with the Feds). Ya, the title is my Dirty Dancing reference (RIP Patrick Swayze). Well, yours truly attended the Mandeville (sly, last minute on a holiday, try to slip in …
The Mayor of Mandeville, Eddie Price, resigned Friday, October 10th at a 4:30 press conference. There were no apologies as it is not his M.O. I still feel so terribly for the policemen that lost their job as a casualty of him and you would think he would at least owe them a public apology. …
I’m speechless that Acorn got this money and St Tammany firefighters did not! Talk amongst yourselves. h/t FBL
Update: podcast is up Update: Congessman Cao will not be on. Instead we will be discussing Afghanistan with military expert Mr. Greyhawk of the Mudville Gazette. Woot woot – I’ve got new sponsors. Clearedjobs.net, a company that focuses on helping people with security clearances find jobs as well as companies looking to find qualified employees. …
I am very proud to announce that Jared Dowden has chosen to work with Soldiers’ Angels for his Eagle Scout project. Jared will be collecting items and monetary donations for Soldiers’ Angels Holiday for Heroes campaign. He has already distributed over 1,000 fliers and got some publicity. Soldiers’ Angels is very excited to receive these …
Yes, the title is a Seinfeld reference – LOL. This past weekend I spoke to Louisiana National Guard State Family Support Conference and discussed blogging a bit. I’ve been blogging for almost 5 years now and I have ALL kinds of stuff out there. Lord, help me! Now, here is the kicker, I would also …
Update: Podcast is up. PTS/PTSD, Louisiana News & a Veteran’s non-profit sound like the perfect combination for another successful radio show this Saturday. Yay me – for packing everything I love into one hour! The top of the hour I’ll be interviewing Janet & Tony Seahorn, authors of Tears of a Warrior. I met the …
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Yours truly @kissmygumbo will be live tweeting from the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans this Friday. You are invited to attend! Come on everyone – it will be fun~~~see you there!!! WHO: The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria hotel WHAT: Re-creation of the famous “Stormin’ of the Sazerac,” when women first were admitted to …
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Dangit, my Beer Czar position was doing so well. I was really enjoying it! Louisiana’s own Steve Scalise is trying to sack them before it gets out of control anymore. All these positions with no accountability – scary!!! h/t The Dead Pelican