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The Record Crate
It's a wonder I get out of the house at all
I had everything lined up, a ticket for Friday's Jazzfest to see Richard Thompson, John Prine and Stevie Wonder all in one fell swoop when things fell through and I couldn't get out of town in time.
The Z-File
The dumbest guy in Louisiana
Who's the absolute dumbest man in Louisiana today? I'll give you three guesses. You're right, and on your first guess, too.
The Movie Filter
The Savages gets brutally honest
Okay, so Iron Man did gangbusters at the box office over the weekend, and fans of the Filter may be saying: "We told you so!" in response to last week's edition where I kind of bashed the movie.
Off The Wall
Department of Defense
I had the unique experience of attending Department of Defense schools almost my whole life.
Families on the Geaux
Why we do what we do
Last year my preschooler came home with an assignment for me: to write a description of what I do each day.
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Spatula Diaries
New Orleans eats, the Fest and beyond
The rain is threatening to mess with Jazz Fest again this weekend, but here five real good reasons to brave the weather: crawfish bread, mango freeze, stuffed artichokes, beggars' purses and soft-shell crab po-boys.
Red Stuck
Jewish reel history
My exposure to Jewish culture has been limited to reading The Diary of Anne Frank and Night in school and TV and movies.
Marissa Explains It All
Election leftovers
I see you. You're still in election mode and rightfully so with a few runoffs yet to settle.
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Learning to Fly
Big E’s high-flying basketball fantasy
A personal diary from Michael Jordan’s Flight School basketball camp, August 2007
The Hungry American
A Chinese death
The flesh of the body was grey. The fingers gently broke the surface in the wake of a passing boat.
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A Cajun Carpet Ride
Maids everywhere, but at what price?
In the rich Persian Gulf states of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, where I have been passing most of my time, there are two types of people.
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Art Link
Rice done right – carvings and paintings
Louisiana artist Bill Rice has a great exhibit at the Livingston Parish Arts Council that runs through April 20.
The New McCoy
Au revoir, for now
A year ago—or even just six months ago—I would never have imagined visiting Louisiana, let alone sitting on the front porch of some random LSU apartment, drinking Abita beer and learning how to talk like Boudreaux.
Culture Corner
The Dreamgirls experience
Every once in awhile, something comes along to remind you that “Life’s not as bad as it may seem if you open your eyes to what’s in front of you.”
Night Crawler
Strong drinks and confused bartenders
As a college student on a Wednesday night, there used to be only one thing on my mind - Bogie’s.
Cafe Culture
All about the Mall
And, as a true Baton Rougean, my visits to the old mall, Cortana, are few and far between, but last week I took a stroll down memory lane with my mom and sister and experienced what can only be compared to an elephant graveyard.
Secret Gourmet
Great Italian in Mid City
I dine at Monjunis, which offers traditional Italian fare at a good price. And Tigre's has a Louisiana menu that includes pan seared duck breast.
No. 7
Three Burials is entertaining
Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is filled with mystery, murder, infidelity.