Woman arrested in grits attack
It’s on the West Bank! Call Seagal!
The article says she threw the grits on him after he broke up with her. I am sure this will inspire him to reconsider.
Share This [...]Woman arrested in grits attack
It’s on the West Bank! Call Seagal!
The article says she threw the grits on him after he broke up with her. I am sure this will inspire him to reconsider.
Share This [...]H/t someone named Bigshot at House of Pants…
Following is a video of a fella (perhaps from the area) who told his “Eff-Bee” they could shoot his large screen TV if the Saints won. Well, they won. So…
Also, here is an MP3 of the Rappin Readneck’s (not related to these [...]
Now, a shit-ton (I think that’s hyphenated) of colloquial evidence suggests it’s this one. (Stacy Head comments on government benefits not withstanding). I know I often wonder if I will come out of it alive.
But someone might have been shot in the parking lot [...]
2 parts Wild Turkey
1 part sweet vermouth
Splash of bitters
1 half squeezed Plaquemines Parish satsuma

2 parts Wild Turkey
1 part sweet vermouth
Splash of bitters
1 half squeezed Plaquemines Parish satsuma
There once was a time when I opened Craigslist every day and poured over the job postings looking for something, anything. I was never very successful. It was a frustrating process that was detailed in this post back in 2007…
But it’s gotten amazingly worse…
Nov 16 [...]
There once was a time when I opened Craigslist every day and poured over the job postings looking for something, anything. I was never very successful. It was a frustrating process that was detailed in this post back in 2007…
When Enough Isn’t Enough
But it’s gotten amazingly worse…
Nov 16 - [...]
… so I will do it too. You know how they wait until the middle of hurricane season to suddenly decide their awful predictions actually aren’t going to happen?
Well, heh, see, I predicted the Saints would go 8-8- back in August and well, it seems like that is, [...]
… so I will do it too. You know how they wait until the middle of hurricane season to suddenly decide their awful predictions actually aren’t going to happen?
Well, heh, see, I predicted the Saints would go 8-8- back in August and well, it seems like that is, well, it’s [...]
I took a call at the Square the other day for a poll on the Mayor’s race and, from the questions being asked, I had a feeling I couldn’t shake that Mitch Landrieu is thinking about getting back in. I only say this because one of the questions was along [...]
I took a call at the Square the other day for a poll on the Mayor’s race and, from the questions being asked, I had a feeling I couldn’t shake that Mitch Landrieu is thinking about getting back in. I only say this because one of the questions was along [...]
Last night’s Blogging 101 event was a success and I wanted to extend the invitation to all who attended to feel free to ask anyone in Rising Tide whatever questions you may have.
Also, mad props to Max at Bridge Lounge for not only being a swell cat but also providing [...]
Last night’s Blogging 101 event was a success and I wanted to extend the invitation to all who attended to feel free to ask anyone in Rising Tide whatever questions you may have.
Also, mad props to Max at Bridge Lounge for not only being a swell cat but also [...]
In the era of pay-outs and a general state of hemorrhaging staffs I often wonder why Nola.com still bothers putting national news on their front page anymore. I honestly thought hyper-local was the way things were going.
Baltimore mayor goes on trial after being accused of stealing needy [...]
In the era of pay-outs and a general state of hemorrhaging staffs I often wonder why Nola.com still bothers putting national news on their front page anymore. I honestly thought hyper-local was the way things were going.
Baltimore mayor goes on trial after being accused of stealing needy families’ gift cards
Now [...]
In a last ditch effort to fill up the back room of the Bridge Lounge for Rising Tide’s Blogging 101 class I just wanted to tell anyone who thinks they might attend that there will be free beer sponsored by a “nameless” benefactor.
But if you are a scurvy type who [...]
When I read about the ad I actually thought it was worse than it actually turned out to be. But it seemed fine actually. I don’t have high expectations of politicians (local and otherwise) anyway so it’s not exactly offensive that one might use bleeped out cuss words in their [...]
… and it’s not because he covers works of art with ugly gray paint. Well, I actually think he sucks for that too but, let’s be honest, it’s an open debate. It’s a subjective sort of suck. What some folks may call public art, others may call graffiti. Fred thinks [...]
Had a bit of a server meltdown. Which explains the loss of posts. I think I lost a drink recipe…some other stuff…some comments. I am going through feed readers and gathering them back up. Comments might be lost. Maybe not.
UPDATE: Got all the posts back up. Just need to fill [...]
What: Blogging 101 Class: An Introduction to Blogging for the Utter Novice
When: Thursday, Nov. 12; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine St
Why: To Learn About Blogging and for [...]
My poor wife has been suffering from some sort of gastro-intestinal virus over the last few days and is upset about it’s slowing her down and not allowing her to party with the Saints Monday, go to pilates, do chores and everything else. Her frustrations culminated this morning when she [...]
… to another I must say, go Mike go!
Metairie map maker begins trip from Canada to New Orleans on original Jefferson Highway
Share This [...]“I apologize for this groggy review. I drank some moonshine and ate fresh pork last night. The editor said it was good to go though.” - V
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I finished Ethan Brown’s “Shake The Devil” Off” last week like I finish most books - 100 pages straight through to the [...]
Reggie get’s downplayed.
New Orleans Saints’ Reggie Bush shows class with acceptance of reduced role
I admit, when it comes to Reggie Bush, it’s always “What have you done for me lately?” But like him or not, his manic play produces memorable moments. His fumbles have changed games. His athleticism has [...]
Ray Nagin: Cuba’s government is ideal for storm response
Somebody call Officer Angelo Mancuso!
Now it makes sense. The Cuba trips. The China trips. Dang, I’ve called him some shit in the last 7 years but here he was a oinko the whole time!

I just really love Sarah Vowell.
Sarah Vowell brings her sharp wit to NOCCA
“Today in Detroit Public Schools, all students will get free breakfast and lunch. Also, Radio One will raffle off a 42-inch plasma flat screen television, laptop computer, five iPod nanos and 25 American Express gift cards.” Dang, at least we’re not Detroit…
Districts counting on count day as enrollment [...]
Vs.
Today starting at 3 p.m. there will be live-blogging of the Saints HUGE fourth game versus the also-undefeated and hyped New York Jets coming straight from the Superdo…uh, Sylvania 42-inch! We’ve heard sportscaster after sportscaster describe this as “game of the week. I am just hoping [...]
In the department of “bad habits left over from my childhood in Pensacola,” I am aware of the use of “gay” and “retarded” to describe things as being lame or stupid. In my marginally more enlightened adulthood I am aware of the use of these terms as derogatory even though [...]
NFL linebacker Danny Clark on the 100,000 people who opened the new Cowboy stadium on Monday compared to the Saints’ reopening the Superdome in 2006…
“I played in New Orleans when we reopened the [Super]Dome in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina.
“That place was twice as loud as this new stadium.”
For the record [...]
How did I miss this in ‘06? Must have been all that “working in a hotel after the flood” stuff. Anyway, Where yat this go ’round Kim?
Crazy NOLA mayoral candidate doctors Disneyland photo - again
A bizarre NOLA mayoral candidate has been caught doctoring photos of herself standing in Disneyland. [...]
It was a glorious night for local access. First there was the gets-better-every-time-I-watch it WYES show “Stay Tuned.” My favorites are the Mike Nichols Jax beer commercials and the talking freezer and K&B. Actually the freezer one os only funny because one mulleted guy looks like he fired up [...]
Who can guess? No, it’s not that Swayze’s death is on the front page. But I agree, that ain’t right.
Share This [...]Today starting at Noon there will be live-blogging of the Saints Season Opener coming straight from the Superdo…uh, Sylvania 42-inch! Almost the entire world thinks the Saints aren’t going to be challenged by The Detroit Lions (who have only won once in their last 24 tries and that includes a [...]
Anyone who has reveled with me at Mardi Gras knows I have this weird affection for New Orleans folk figures. Two years ago, I dressed as “The Axe Man of New Orleans” and last year as Hugging Molly, both folk figures from the fantastic book Gumbo YaYa.
I saw a flyer for The Toadies playing at Republic posted on a telephone pole a few weeks back and it was like I was suddenly walking into an acquaintance I hadn’t seen since ‘95 and forgot existed.
Then this morning I get an e-mail saying Marcy Playground has “just [...]
I am going to be in the Destin Nation this weekend and I already prepared myself for the economic impact of missing Decadence. But I wake up this morning and see something that is going to be much harder to miss…
Following Antoinette’s heart attack death on Mardi Gras morning, her [...]
The T-P article reads…
Berry said he’s never hidden his identity out of fear, but as a way to encourage dialogue about corruption in a city where few problems are addressed head-on.
And that doesn’t make sense. So the “why” question is still out there for me.
[...]‘American Zombie’ blogger outs himself while facing libel suit from City Hall employee
I guess it remains to be seen how the reveal will unfold. But as a living breathing person, Jason Berry has boldly disarmed his accusers who could point out that he was perhaps working for their political [...]
Just a few thoughts about this year’s conference…
- It is always a succinct pleasure getting together in large or small numbers with this group of bright, chaste and sincere folk. The group, as always, was truly magnificent. Much love to all the organizers. In an era where all everyone wants [...]
I have been meaning to write a Rising Tide post but after last night I have to defer the post to another day while I indulge you in one of the primary reasons for blogging in this modern era…giant effin bugs!
We saw this fella last night in the laundry room [...]
Even though he never threatened us, I have entered full-on storm-geek status this season and have been checking on brother Bill daily. It might be some sort of weird adrenalin jockey affiliation I have developed in association with storm chasing, but I go back to him several times a day.
Bill [...]

In the trailor for the upcoming film “The Road” there is a familiar image…
“The Road”
Empire, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina
There are supposedly some scenes filmed in the Lower Ninth Ward as well.
I read the book two years ago and even though I have [...]
Back when I was in the newspaper business we had a word we used in headlines when shit was just all tossed up. The word was “woes.” And If there was any word to describe the Saints kicker situation in the last 12 months it would be, “woeful.”
In 2006, we [...]
I’ve been with the mayor for the last, actually, seven years as a chief — including being the deputy chief. I have seen what he has gone through. There’s absolutely nothing about being mayor that’s attractive today.
That’s probably why no one else wants the job either Chief. But I am [...]
If you are in the CBD or Warehouse District between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. avoid Magazine Street at all cost. You will be sucked into a traffic vortex so nasty and consuming you will unavoidably lose some of those precious few moments we all have left. [...]
I guess Nola.com got tired of being the butt of everyone’s jokes so they up-and-decided to harass the broadcast news up in Cleveland. Did they really have to go all the way up North to find something worse than chopped up bodies acting strangely?
Anyway, here’s the link…