HEY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?
WHY ARE THERE BEADS & MASKS IN MY TOILET?
WHY IS THERE GLITTER IN MY FRIDGE?
UH OH, WHAT'S THAT ON THE FRONT LAWN?
WHY DO I HAVE A TATTOO OF A MONKEY ON MY…
Read moreFeb 14 2024
HEY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?
WHY ARE THERE BEADS & MASKS IN MY TOILET?
WHY IS THERE GLITTER IN MY FRIDGE?
UH OH, WHAT'S THAT ON THE FRONT LAWN?
WHY DO I HAVE A TATTOO OF A MONKEY ON MY…
Read moreFeb 12 2024
I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.
One of my favorite music genres to collect is New Orleans…
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One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians. From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part…
Read moreFeb 9 2024
Chef JP aka The Chef From Hell (circa 1987)
Greetings to all the Cajun / Creole food lovers everywhere!
My introduction to the cuisine of New Orleans took place in 1961 in New Orleans when my Dad, who was an…
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The Clock On The Wall Sez
It's Time For Some Tasty Mardi Gras Sounds!
Let's start things off with Galactic welcoming us all to Nawlins!
Galactic's sound has evolved from organic New Orleans funk to a more modern style, incorporating…
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Today we're going to take a look at
what goes on during Mardi Gras!
The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in all of Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and…
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Mar 1 2022
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It's also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival…
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Feb 22 2022
I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres. One of my favorite music genres to collect is New…
Read moreFeb 19 2022
Today's Lost Music song is a beautiful Tom Waits piece that captures the essence of New Orleans. The tune has a wistful melody…
Read moreFeb 16 2021
Feb 15 2021
It should be noted that Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. where Mardi Gras is a legal…
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I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres. One of my favorite music genres to collect is…
Read moreFeb 9 2021
Along with costumes, music, and libations, it's important to serve up some tasty authentic Cajun/Creole dishes! Once again, As I did last year, thought it would be fun to once again to share with all of you some…
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