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merry christmas, everyone
Wherever you are, whoever you are, Merry Christmas.
From your friend in New Orleans,
Louie
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foe paw
I know that, as a published New Orleans writer, I should say only kind things, if anything, about other published New Orleans writers, but I am also learning that this is sometimes the most difficult thing about being a published New Orleans writer. The problem is that, as a New Orleanian, you want to defend New Orleans. -
the newest panic regarding bookselling
Interesting article about the recent crazy deep-discounting of new release books at the mega chains and Amazon.
I think the panic is unwarranted. First, it's not new. When I was a teenager in Baltimore in the 70s, there was a department store called Korvette at the Perring Plaza that used to have ridiculous way-below-cost sales on LP records ( Read more... ) -
the fight for america's soul continues
Mixed results in last night's elections. Human decency and and civil rights took a hit in Maine, but gained momentum in Washington State. Two new GOP governors -- but the crazy-ass Palin/Beck Candidate fell on his face in New York's 23rd district. People are calling it a comeback for the GOP, but I think that is sensationalizing it. This doesn't ( Read more... ) -
the most hated man in new orleans
Ed Blakely, the very well-paid, do-nothing, shit-where-you-eat "recovery czar" of New Orleans is richly deserving of your contempt. Please give it to him.
I keep wanting to address this in detail, but every time I try to orgainize my thoughts on the subject I feel my blood pressure rise, and my doc tells me that's not good.
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beautiful apartment for rent in the faubourg marigny, new orleans
It's time for you to rent our lovely little two-bedroom apartment in the Marigny. This is a real recession special, as we have knocked 200 bucks off the montly rent. We are doing this because we want someone nice, who will stay awhile. If you are responsible and courteous, we want you to make our home your home.
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LOST CAT
UPDATE: the very VERY bad cat known as Sophia has been found! Thanks to everyone for your efforts and concern.
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regarding modern incivility and racism
I hate to say it, but I think these two recent instances of extreme incivility, Congressman Joe Wilson and Kanye West, prove that racism of all sorts is alive and well in America.
I have no doubt that Joe Wilson would have kept his big mouth shut had President Obama been a white man, just as I have no doubt that Kanye West would have managed to keep ( Read more... )
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