tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193463242011-12-07T23:08:39.475-05:00Thoughts on Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and having a brand new baby boyLatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.comBlogger5161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-9283151023696733162011-01-12T11:34:00.001-05:002011-01-12T11:34:03.371-05:00

The seniors at my school are offered some wonderful opportunities at the end of the year.  They are given several options for trips, experiences, and investigation.  We call it "Senior Explorations.  One of the teachers in the Upper School is planning a trip to New Orleans, and she asked for my input on things for them to do.  I was so eager to help that I have been asked to even go.  I have now

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-80368892063567513282010-09-16T17:57:00.001-04:002010-09-16T17:57:58.682-04:00

I can't help but think that there is a major connection between the type and ferocity (and frequency) of crimes in New Orleans and in border towns in Mexico recently.  It seems that both places depend heavily on tourism, drugs and the drug trade is a major source of revenue, and poverty abounds.  I am sure that sociologist, anthropologists, economists, etc., could tell me more, but I wonder why

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-42937427118761249672010-06-01T17:27:00.001-04:002010-06-01T17:27:03.408-04:00

Mr. Prescott,You have made my life simpler.  Thank you.  Louisiana isn't the only place that has shrimp, that's for sure!  But it is where I grew up and where most of my family is.  None are shrimpers or oystermen or even work on the rigs out in the Gulf of Mexico.  So this little spill of yours doesn't directly affect my family.  But you and your irresponsible company have ruined countless miles

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I showed my class a short video about the oil spill today. It looks as though some of the oil may get caught in the Loop Current and could head up the East Coast. This isn't a Louisiana problem, it's a national one. We aren't getting nearly enough news up here about this, but we should be. Things are going to get much worse, I fear.

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The Saints are my favorite team. There are no two ways about it. When I had had enough after the 92 season and yet another playoff loss, I said I was done with the disappointment and heartbreak and was going to root for another team. I sorta did, too. I began following the Philadelphia Eagles - back when they had Randall Cunningham and that really nasty defense. But they weren't my home

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After my last post, the Saints have gone on a 2 game losing streak. I did not intend to offend any of the following - God, Allah, Yahweh, Brian Bordelon, voodoo queens, witches, vampires, people who believe in jinxes, or any other person or being who connects with higher powers. I am sorry for this post, and I hope my apologies are accepted. I just want the Saints to finish strong and do us

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Not swine flu.  The Saints.ESPN.com (amazing story about New Orleans AND the Saints)SI.comUSAToday.com Other than that, things are great.  More once this amazing season ends.  WHO DAT!

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Sure the house is smaller.  But there are three acres of land.  And it's 15 minutes from work, 10 minutes from Princeton, NJ, and 15 minutes from the train to NYC.  Also, it's just down the street from the Delaware and Raritan Canal State park and tons of hiking trails.  We sold our house in a couple of weeks, but then the buyer backed out.  In less than two weeks, we sold it again.  This time

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It didn't take a genius to see this coming.  I know Cerasoli's quitting was a big disappointment.  The way that he was running the IG's office reminded me of Carl Hanratty played by Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can.  He was willing to work in the most deplorable and degrading conditions because he viewed his job as important.  Others, I fear, will be positioning themselves for other

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About this race.  I am not sure I can run uphill for 300 feet, but I would have been willing to try.  There was no press on this at all.  I just happened to be in town crossing the Crescent City Connection around 6:45 and saw a ton of people running.  Since I am running part of a marathon as a relay team next week, this would have been a nice way to train while I was around.  Thanks, nola.com.

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It was 4 years ago today.  There are so many other things going on in the world that it's hard to keep this in the front of our collective minds.  But New Orleans is still suffering and reeling from the blow struck by Katrina and the failure of our federal levees. 

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Our house is for sale.  I worked tirelessly this summer to get everything just right, and its time.  I have been commuting for 6 years, and it's just too hard with 2 dogs and a toddler.  And the prices in New Jersey have come down substantially from where they were 2 years ago.  So we have our house listed and have had 4 showings in 10 days.  Another showing is scheduled for Saturday.  I hope

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Jason David waived.Well, there's been talk that this wasn't his system. Blah blah blah. The guy was just not good enough. Sure he made a couple of big plays in his time with the Saints, but he also gave up a lot of big plays, game deciding plays. Honestly, who cares if you return an interception for a TD in the first game of the season when your team gets waxed. I care that the opposing

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Two stories of good news, I think, for New Orleans.NY TImes assigns a new reporter to cover New OrleansThe Roosevelt Hotel reopens - Sazeracs anyone? (put in zip 43201 if asked)Keep on keeping on.

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After my endless tirade against #42 for the Saints last year, I have realized that perhaps I was too harsh on the man.  Maybe it's time to move forward from 2008's suckfest.  So I am going to hope for the Saints to do their best, make the playoffs, and win a game or two in the postseason.  And I hope that #42 makes the team and does a great job this year. #29*, on the other hand, sucks, even if

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Easton, PA is a vibrant and welcoming community whose populace would be interested, I believe, in a Trader Joe's.  We have a great location downtown that was an old Perkins restaurant and has plenty of parking (and a huge parking deck next door!).  It would be the only real supermarket downtown!  You wouldn't be able to build your suburban type store, but after living and frequenting your store

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Given the iffy economic situation, wouldn't it be good for the federal government to give a little money to each local public broadcasting station?  I mean, there is nothing more agonizing than watching people try to convince you that YOU are the reason we are on the air.  What if I don't have any money to send YOU?  Now I can't be entertained by your excellent programming AND I have to watch you

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First of all, I would personally like to thank you for your proactive stance on swine flu. It is wonderful to see a rising superpower taking on a potential pandemic by quarantining passengers who may have been exposed to this disease. If only all countries ruled their populace and visitors with such an iron fist!Secondly, and more importantly, thank you for taking the Mayor of New Orleans, C.

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I voted FOR the charter change.  I did.  And when I got my tax bill this year, I was pretty upset.  I know you need some money.  I get it.  Things are tough for everyone, not just the city of Easton.  But to raise my taxes from 1% to 1.75% is pretty unconscionable.  My house (and many other houses) in Easton is virtually unsellable because.  My beautiful wife and I have worked hard to improve our

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-19547270978848059912009-05-26T20:13:00.001-04:002009-05-26T20:13:17.817-04:00

Playing for Change has a few videos highlighting music and musicians from around the world.  In this clip, there are 3 musicians from New Orleans even though it was filmed just after Katrina.  What does that say about the importance and quality of music emanating from there?I am pretty sure I will be buying the CD before the end of the week.

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I went to a meeting in New York City this week to learn about New Leaders for New Schools.  This organization is committed to improving scores in underperforming schools by training new principals.  They generally like to run charter schools, and I know there is quite a bit of criticism regarding charters in New Orleans. It seems that the goal of NLNS is to get 90% proficiency by 90% of the

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How cool is this?!  I always wondered what was going on under that mountain on West End...

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Someone showed me this today.  I particularly like the Santa Claus entry because it refers to David Vitter.  Not for viewing in the company of children.  But really funny.

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But yea! for Dixie Brewing.  No one wants a flood (or deserves one).  But if you make it through, you deserve to celebrate a little, no?  Thanks, Dixie, for getting the brand out there in the proper way.  And if you live in Fargo, thank your lucky stars. Floods suck.  We were rooting for you!My post JazzFest update will be coming soon, but it's probably not going to be very complimentary.

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The day is finally here.  Easton, PA, Class of 1993 is playing Philipsburg, NJ Class of 1993 today at Lafayette College's Fisher Field.  The game ended in a tie on Thanksgiving morning in 1992, and these men are strapping on their helmets for one more chance at glory.  (My neighbor is playing TE for P'burg!)  I was hoping the game would be on ESPN, but it doesn't appear to be.  Gatorade is the

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Looks like a great JazzFest day to me.  If I were going to stay in one spot, I would head over to the Gentilly Stage for the day - Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, and Russel Batiste, Jr. followed by Big Sam's Funky Nation and then Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk.  Then an afternoon with Galactic before Wilco.  Not a bad day.  In the past I may have moved on over to Acura to see James Taylor

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Now that my friend Brian can no longer join me at JazzFest, I am in search of a buddy to go with me on Friday.  I have gone alone before, and I am sure that I will go alone again.  But it sure would be nice to know someone who was definitely going to be there on May 1.

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-2212489741757511062009-04-23T18:24:00.001-04:002009-04-23T18:24:32.322-04:00

I think I would plant myself in front of the Acura stage to see Mem Shannon, David Egan, and Marc Broussard. 3:45 move to see Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave at the Gentilly Stage).  And then scoot over to see Tab Benoit at the Blues Stage at 5:45.  I would love to catch the New Orleans Night Crawlers and Chris Smither, but you can't do it all.  And Congo Square has Wynton Marsalis at 4:40.  It's a

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If you are interested in how people can ruin the revitalization of a community, you should check this out.I am writing this letter to Mr. Mahl, the School Director.Mr. Mahl, sir, I do not understand why you are taking this stubborn approach to the improving Easton.  Do you really think that people would clamor to leave their homes to live tax free?  This is a short-sighted point of view, and,

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Conversation has turned here to moving to New Orleans.  And I am a teacher (of Latin, in general, and history).  I thought to myself that perhaps there is an opportunity to work in New Orleans public schools.  I looked.  And here is what I found.  I guess there is not a need for teachers in NOLA.  Who knew?  Is this the best that one can do?  Am I even looking in the correct place?  Is this what

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-673424282359025562009-03-27T23:36:00.000-04:002009-03-27T23:36:03.378-04:00

Mostly, it's because I find this absolutely hilarious.  Because it is.  It's the story of Aeneas told on Facebook.  Thanks to these folks who pointed it out to me.

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After all my screaming and railing, it turns out I am a liar.  I am going to New Orleans for JazzFest.  2nd weekend (when Bon Jovi - AAARRGGHH! - is playing).  I have to figure out where Kermit is and how I am going to dress him for this year.  But, Mr. Quint Davis, stop getting acts that have nothing to do with New Orleans to play JazzFest.  50 bucks is a lot for a ticket, and I know I would

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-26516985489796697182009-03-24T20:21:00.001-04:002009-03-24T20:21:49.941-04:00

So George is rapidly approaching his first birthday (2 weeks!) and plans are in place for a big blowout at the old villa (Good news!  You're invited!).  My mom is coming up from New Orleans, Kate's dad and stepmom are coming in from Columbus, and her mom is bringing all her friends from pretty near here.  Since the party is Easter weekend,  I was thinking about having a traditional Easter

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I have been a subscriber to satellite radio for several years now because I really don't like commercials or pop music.  There are some good stations out there (e.g., WWOZ).  However, the antennae on the cars seem to crap out when the wind blows.  I think I destroyed my last radio because of antenna issue.  I almost destroyed my most recent one because of this.  I found a website that sells the

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Easton, PA is rivals with the city of Phillipsburg, NJ which is just across the Delaware River. Every Thanksgiving morning, these two schools compete in their championship game. It doesn't matter the record or success or stage in the playoffs. All that matters is who wins this game. In 1993, Easton was 10-1 and was expected to dominate against a down P-burg. But the Stateliners of

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I used to work at a little swim club in Metairie.  The manager of the club was also a coach at St. Martin's.  He was originally from the Philadelphia area, and I don't ever remember asking how he ended up in South Louisiana.  But he had a great past - he was in the Navy and drove the VIPs from place to place.  He was a track and football star at Tennessee.  And he was drafted by the Miami

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this time.Thank you, the Smiths. Oh, and can we get rid of #42?

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I know you've been gone for 17 years now, but I think you would be proud of me.  I married a great girl, work at a great job, and have a great kid we named after you.  You would love him to pieces, and I know he would love you, too.  His temperament doesn't seem anything like mine (thank the heavens).  Mom thinks he's the best thing ever.  I talk about you to him all the time - I guess we would

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Everywhere else in the country, it's just Tuesday.  And it sucks.  I really hate missing New Orleans during Mardi Gras - there's electricity in the air, and there's nothing as fun as seeing all your friends and family and meeting strangers on the street.  And Mardi Gras sometimes forces people to make interesting and/or difficult decisions.  Several years ago when I was not paid well for my work,

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-60762375120278386872009-02-22T20:47:00.002-05:002009-02-22T20:55:54.291-05:00

Brian was a paramedic when I met him, and apparently paramedics don't always look kindly on the work that the New Orleans police do. I recently found a flash drive in a small case for something that Brian's wife sent me. I am a little nosy, so I stuck it in the computer and found this gem that I had never seen before. Here's Brian at his absolute pissiest in March of 2008.Well NOPD showed true

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We have two dogs - Jack, a mutt, and Millie, a Westie.  Here are some of the things I have noticed about my dogs and some other things.Dogs love blue painters tape.George's favorite song is Kool and the Gang - "That's the way I like It"Shrimp boots don't work as well on ice as I thought they might.Friends who can paint cannot be underestimated or appreciated enough.Dogs can find blue painters

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Pancho's was one of my guilty Metairie pleasures.  We used to go after work at the swim club and see who could eat the most items (flautas were the way to go).*  When I was a child, we had several birthday parties there for me and my brother.  I am sure we were members of the frequent visitor club.  The tacos were great to me, and I loved the refried beans and rice.  How could you not love a

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If I make it to New Orleans for the JazzFest, I will only pay to go so I can sprinkle my best friend's ashes there.   I will do other things the rest of the time and go out at night.  At least at night the money will go to the local clubs, local bars, and local musicians (or at least musicians who claim to be influenced by New Orleans music and culture).  Jon Bon Jovi makes about as much sense on

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Bon Jovi is now on the second weekend of JazzFest.  Shit.  Now I can't go.  Seriously, what does Bon Jovi have to do with Jazz, New Orleans, Louisiana, culture, or any other goddamned thing.  They aren't even southern, for chrissakes.  I will not be wasting my money a) trying to get down there or b) going to the JazzFest.  They won't miss my money, I am sure, but this is a clear indication that

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-35023818324932914582009-01-30T12:25:00.001-05:002009-01-30T12:25:42.108-05:00

Cerasoli resigns.  I knew he had a tough job, and stress takes its toll.  Good luck, Mr. Cerasoli.  Now who steps up and takes this job?  And will he be undercut more or less than Cerasoli was?  Quincy, MA, is nice, but it's going to be cold...

LatinTeacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516776986377564627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19346324.post-75078086031200133172009-01-29T19:59:00.001-05:002009-01-29T19:59:14.896-05:00

Thanks to the modern wonders of DVR and Tivos, I just watched LOST.  And they were communicating in LATIN!  Just a little shout out to my language.  And one of my favorite shows.

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My friend Brian would have had a birthday recently. It's weird, but I miss him more as time passes. Time usually makes things easier. I want to share a story.A few years ago, before Katrina, Brian and Gene and I went over to the Evangeline bar in Mid-City. It used to be a dive bar but I think it's changed since the last time I was there. In the back they had two electronic dart boards.

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Looking at the preliminary schedule for 2009, I notice the Saints are playing both the Jets and Giants and both games are in New Orleans.  That's disappointing because I would love some sweet justice for that game after Katrina where I had to endure scorn and cruel comments at a "home" game in the Meadowlands.  Sure they passed a bucket around.  But who knows where that ended up.  It might have

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Theresa Andersson will be on Conan O'Brian on Feb 4!  I like her.  I think she's beautiful and talented.  Watch this video from her kitchen. Theresa Anderson - 'Na Na Na'And thanks to Basin Street Records for letting me know about this.

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According to NBC 10 in Philadelphia, the kids who were named Hitler and Aryan Nation have been taken from their parents by the NJ Department of Youth and Family Services.  I think we ought to go back in time and revive the old Athenian tradition of ostracism.  Every year we would hold a vote and one person gets kicked off the island.  I have a couple of nominees....I believe these people are

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Since apparently no one was injured, I can make fun of this.There was an explosion at the Abita Brewery this morning!  How long will I have to wait to get the next seasonal brew?!

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If Illinois can find a reason to get rid of Blageyovich for impropriety and ineffectualness, do we could use the same laws against Nagin?  New Orleanians should be paying close attention to how this all pans out, I think.

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I honestly don't know the answer to this, and I grew up a few blocks from Al Copeland's Gauche Christmas Extravaganza of Light and Electricity. Choose the best answer.When should you take the Christmas lights down from the outside of your house?a) On January 6th since it is the official 12th day of Christmas and it's Mardi Gras.b)  On January 7th - now it's the first night of Mardi Gras.c)  You

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With all the TVs and contraptions I have to record TV, I do not have access to tonight's Frontline about Herbert Gettridge and his attempt to bring his family home.  That's too bad because the review makes it sound like it's right up my ally.  Watch it if you can.

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This year I didn't really make any particular resolutions.  I know that the every change starts with the first day, and the changing of the calendar makes it easy to remember.  But I don't do very good with resolutions.  That being said, I do have some things to work on.My memory seems to be shot.  I am going to do more crosswords and more sudoku.  I don't know if it will help, but it certainly

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Centenary College, in Hackettstown, NJ, is just a few miles from our home in Easton.  The students there are getting ready to make their annual journey to help those who have been screwed by the federal government.  Thank you, Centenary College, for making a difference for those still affected. 

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Lunch at Squeal on Oak, Phil's Grill, and Lucy's. Squeal was the best.Dinner at Arnaud's. I had the quail. Totally worth it.Found Brother's Three. Could become home away from home.Shopped on Magazine - Aidan Gill is awesome, Vegas is unaffordable, Thomas Mann is perfect, Dirty Coast could use some help that was interested in helping customers. Their stuff is amazing and luckily sells

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A person in a town near here thought it would be cute to name his son Adolf.  That's always a little risky, but it's totally effed up to make his middle name Hitler.  But to make sure we didn't miss the point, he named his daughter Aryan Nation.  I work at a school in New Jersey known for it diversity.  This is absolutely insane.  This parent should reported for child abuse twice.  I am

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Kate and I agreed to take each other to dinner, but now that I am on the spot I can't think of somewhere to bring her.  I have a few ideas (Gautreauxs? Bayona?) but I am honestly out of ideas.  Where should we go out to eat that's special?

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I am it. I was tagged by A at gris-grits. And though I don't always play along, I thought this time it would be fun. So here we go:Link to the person who tagged you.Post the rules on your blog.Write six random things about yourself.Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.Let the tagger know when your

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One of the things that my friends and I considered was to start our own New Orleans style brass band.  We had a name and everything - N.O. Talent Brass Band (tm).  None of us knew how to play any brass instruments or even the drums, but we were going to be a gimmick band.  Sort of.  Our idea was to play brass band versions of TV show themes  - Little House on the Prairie, Wild World of Sports (

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George is celebrating his dad's good week.  The Saints won, dismantling one of the NFL's best pass defenses, and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.  Deuce scored number 54 setting a Saints record.  I won my confidence pool for the first time in at least two years.  My wife's fantasy football team (I am general manager so it's really my team) won and is still in the playoff hunt.  My fantasy

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Brandon Jacobs will be a free agent next year. Should the Saints go after this hoss?

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Did anyone go to the Po-Boy Festival?  Tell me about it.  Who has the best po-boys these days?  Where should I be going?  What should I be ordering?  I need to know so I can plan my next trip!!!

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The whole of my mom's family would come to New Orleans for Thanksgiving. All 3 siblings It was always great to have my cousins around since we were five or 6 boys all born within a couple of years. My aunt and uncle who lived in Jackson would come down and stay with us. Their son and I were the closest of all my cousins - we both played tennis, liked strange music, and were frequently

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500 Cases sitting around without police reports.  I remember when my apartment got robbed in college on Upperline St.  It took a while for the cops to come, and then I had to go downtown and wait to be told the report was not available.  The stereo system my dad bought me for high school graduation was gone, and I had nothing to show for it.  When my car was broken into and stolen at the end of

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Some kid at George's daycare had some projectile vomiting almost two weeks ago. Last Thursday, George got it.  Then my wife got it.  I was able to hold out yesterday until the Saints game was over.  I had planned on going down to the bar to watch, but I am I didn't.  It's not just the nauseousness.  It's the heavy head and exhaustion.Tomorrow we go to the allergist to see if his allergies are

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The last two weeks have been exciting, busy, and stressful.  I sure am glad I had a bye week in the Saints season to get some things accomplished.  Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States.  Though I tend to have Republican leanings, I have been pretty anti-republican since Katrina.  Since this feeling has not abated over 4 years, perhaps they won't ever go away.  And though

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It's not even the end of October, and it's snowing.  A lot.  And it's sticking to the ground.  What does that mean the winter will be like this year?

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I keep expecting to hear Allen Toussaint singing his amazing song with a photo montage of Barack Obama.  But I think Marc Broussard has a version that is pretty good, too.  I like computers, but I sure don't have time to do it justice.  Anyone else been hearing this in their heads?  Well, here is a version with Lee Dorsey singing from youtube.  

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I like this beer a lot.  Except after a six pack I feel like all my teeth have little socks on them.  Not at all related note:I wonder how many weekends the Saints, Tulane, and LSU have all won their games.  LSU and Tulane lost.  Is this a good or bad omen or just normal?  Is there any relationship between the actual teams and my fantasy football teams (all 3 of them).  I need to start keeping

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My apologies to anyone who lived in the Bonnabel area or anywhere north of West Esplanade in Metairie around Halloween 1987.  The story I am about to relate is true, and no attempt has been made to hide the identities of those mentioned.*  On Halloween 1987, I was a senior in high school.  Things were going great, and I had a 1983 Nissan Stanza with a sunroof.  On the way to school that Friday, I

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This weekend in Columbus, OH, I ran in the Columbus 1/2 Marathon.  Here are the numbers:13.1 miles2:34:02Helped to raise over $25,000 for a family whose mom died from a rare cancer in March11,000 others ran in the race2 blisters the size of quarters- one on each arch1 beaten up knee (the left)5:00 AM wake up call10:45 AM first beer0 glasses of water after runningIt was fun and challenging.  If my

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I sure wish I had Brian around.  I have so many things I want to talk to him about and share with him.  As ornery as he could be sometimes, he always listened to me and gave me good advice.  He would be loving the Saints this year. 

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Apparently, the New Orleans Voodoo of the AFL are dropping out of the league. No particular reason is given, but I am glad that I have a hat and some other memorabilia. Mybuddy Brian had season tickets and loved going to see the games. Inever made it to one since I was up here. I hope they come back oneday. Where are the Voodoo Dolls going to go?

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As much as I think Martin Gramatica is an ass clown and douche, Jason David cost us the Viings' game.  Here's how I see it:Kaesviharn HAD to interfere.  #42 had been burned like my wife's rice.  Kaesviharn was simply taking charge of the play. Even though he was out of position, he wasn't passed by.  I sat here watching and saw 42 in the game.  Oh, shit, I said to myself (and maybe out loud - I

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Seriously. WTF? Reggie's head was turned and then the jackass who pulled his face punched the ball out. And there was no flag. Ed Hochuli may have just refereed his final game in the NFL.

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Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin

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Tony Kornheiser said something brilliant tonight about Reggie Bush (roughly paraphrased) "In college at USC, he hit homeruns all the time. In the pros he has warning track power. He starts hitting homeruns he will become a star of stars." He also said that he was one of the most exciting players in the league today. I like Tony.

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Somewhere in here is the answer.

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There's been a lot of sports talk about which conference is stronger. And today the number 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners opened conference play. Against Baylor. And they won. Big deal. It's Baylor. How can anyone who watches and comments on Division I football possibly think that the Big 12 is better? From top to bottom, every team in the SEC can win any given weak. Ole Miss beat Florida last

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Years ago while in school at Jesuit, there was a young man. I remember his name, but I don't necessarily want to print it here. I remember him being in the accelerated classes, though I could be wrong about that. But I remember more importantly that he was absolutely tortured by some of the other students. I don't recall having a particularly close relationship with him, but I did stand up

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But why? Don't the coaches know we need a corner back and not a quarterback? This is insane.

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The Onion is very funny, and I really should read it more often. My little school (with students not nearly as hoity toity or privileged as implied in this article) is mentioned in an article this week. Of course, the story is entirely fake. Thanks for "getting the brand out there"(as C Ray would say), the Onion!

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If you lived in the Lehigh Valley, you could be doing any of the following things:Attending The Celtic Classic in Center City Bethlehem and seeing who can eat the most haggis. Trying to figure out how many Peeps $700 billion could buyCollect "Cop Cards" for the police of Greenwich, NJAttending the dedication of a sculpture for David McDonogh, the first black man to graduate from Lafayette College

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I don't know the name of the group, but directors of admissions are in New Orleans this week.  They may need a little help getting around and finding the good stuff to do this week.  I believe that part of their conference is doing some community service.  Thanks, directors of admissions!!!  Now show them a good time - even if they head to New Orleans without telling me.

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To express oneselfIn seventeen syllablesIs very diffi

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I think I inadvertently contributed to the Saints loss last weekend.  I neglected to wear any Saints gear until the second half, and George's Saints outfit never left the back of the big red chair.  Also, I kept thinking I was going to get it all together and make a big ol' pot of duck and sausage gumbo.  I didn't.  And all those empty promises led to the Saints losing (that and the fact that

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Tom Piazza has written a book which Kevin Allman reviews. And mental dislocation and rootlessness describe exactly how I feel about New Orleans. I will be purchasing and reading City of Refuge. I hope that no one else in this country ever has to feel like that about his or her city. I was talking to some folks just last night, and I am beginning to come to grips with why I am sad about New

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Dear Mr. BabbittI understand your point about New Orieans. I get it, but it's not justlogic and science and rational thought at play. Humans can be logicaland scientific and rational, but they are also emotional. That is whatseems to get lost in all of this. And New Orleans is a city in thiscountry of ours. I don't think I have ever heard people saying that weshould just give up and move

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Next time there is an evacuation and/or real storm, check this out - scientists and others want to know the actual impact of the storm, not the theoretical. You can post with you mobile phone (via Twitter) of internet access. Looks interesting to me.

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Especially here. I appreciate little in his argument - starting with the part in the title where he puts the question mark. Hey, Sadim Touch, you suck. Jason David sucks as a DB. George Bush sucks as a president. Dave Wannstedt sucks as a coach. You suck as a human being. Your assumptions are beyond understanding. Are there no poor other than in New Orleans? I have been to Columbus, and

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I have never been to Galveston. It's a city of around 60,000 from what I have heard, and this simulation puts things in perspective. If the projection is correct, it looks like parts of Galveston could be completely covered in water. Unlike New Orleans, the water should recede relatively quickly. Nonetheless, the destruction seems to be great. Hope people do smart things and look out for

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An NFL commercial featuring a Brass Band in someone's kitchen while they are cooking red beans and rice and watching a Saints game with their son and wearing black and gold face paint (vs. those mardi gras feather masks). Of course, it would be pretty cool if they were wearing gold jumpsuits, too. A second commercial could feature the black and gold bike patrol. Sans the visit for Bloody

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And he proves it here.I do not have the time to rip him a new one. I have read this article closely. What kind of jackass proposes that there be a wall to prevent people on the land from getting to the water or the water from getting on the land? Then the entire East Coast, all of Florida, all of California, etc. would have to be walled off, to protect it. Or we could figure out a way for

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I am not a naysayer. I am a realist. I know there has been a hurricane in the vicinity this week, but this can't be right. This wouldn't be accurate in a small city like Easton. The last update to the "Corruption Watch" was early August. Come on, Times-Picayune/Nola.com. If you aren't really going to research corruption, don't give me a section that pretends that you are. You just made

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School has just begun. I am already excited to be teaching history, but I also have conflicting thoughts. The textbook is rather heavy, and my students have to travel a ton this year. I have a SmartBoard (tm) and an awesome projector. Would it be too much if the students left their books at home and took guided notes from the board and projector or handouts? I don't think so. Also, I have

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Dat is all.

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It seems that the arrival of Gustav has provided some individuals an opportunity to bring up the question of whether New Orleans is worth it. Many of the articles that I have been sent seem to discuss the same topics in a similar way. It seems like these are "talking points" the same way that articles and opinions were published during the midwest floods this summer. The MinnPostThe

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