Humid Beings

Trip to New Orleans

888 days ago

The seniors at my school are offered some wonderful opportunities at the end of the year.  They are given several…

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Connection?

1006 days ago

I can't help but think that there is a major connection between the type and ferocity (and frequency) of crimes…

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"Louisiana isn't the only place with shrimp"

1113 days ago

Mr. Prescott,You have made my life simpler.  Thank you.  Louisiana isn't the only place that has shrimp, that's for sure! …

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Deepwater

1137 days ago

I showed my class a short video about the oil spill today. It looks as though some of the oil…

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My Pledge

1249 days ago

The Saints are my favorite team. There are no two ways about it. When I had had enough after the…

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Apologies

1265 days ago

After my last post, the Saints have gone on a 2 game losing streak.  I did not intend to offend…

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Catching the Fever

1278 days ago

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…

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We're really moving

1354 days ago

Sure the house is smaller.  But there are three acres of land.  And it's 15 minutes from work, 10 minutes…

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Predictions Come True

1371 days ago

It didn't take a genius to see this coming.  I know Cerasoli's quitting was a big disappointment.  The way that…

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Wish I had known...

1380 days ago

About this race.  I am not sure I can run uphill for 300 feet, but I would have been willing…

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Remember

1389 days ago

It was 4 years ago today.  There are so many other things going on in the world that it's hard…

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Welcome to New Orleans

1390 days ago

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For Sale

1398 days ago

Our house is for sale.  I worked tirelessly this summer to get everything just right, and its time.  I have…

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What am I going to do now?

1401 days ago

Jason David waived.Well, there's been talk that this wasn't his system.  Blah blah blah.  The guy was just not good…

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YAY!

1415 days ago

Two stories of good news, I think, for New Orleans.NY TImes assigns a new reporter to cover New OrleansThe Roosevelt…

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Changing  Focus

1417 days ago

After my endless tirade against #42 for the Saints last year, I have realized that perhaps I was too harsh…

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Dear Trader Joe's

1434 days ago

Easton, PA is a vibrant and welcoming community whose populace would be interested, I believe, in a Trader Joe's.  We…

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Quandary

1466 days ago

Given the iffy economic situation, wouldn't it be good for the federal government to give a little money to each…

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Dear China

1469 days ago

First of all, I would personally like to thank you for your proactive stance on swine flu.  It is wonderful…

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Dear City Of Easton Public Officials

1480 days ago

I voted FOR the charter change.  I did.  And when I got my tax bill this year, I was pretty…

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New Orleans is always on

1484 days ago

Playing for Change has a few videos highlighting music and musicians from around the world.  In this clip, there are…

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Walking the walk

1484 days ago

I went to a meeting in New York City this week to learn about New Leaders for New Schools.  This…

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Civil Defense

1495 days ago

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

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Don't be one

1497 days ago

Someone showed me this today.  I particularly like the Santa Claus entry because it refers to David Vitter.  Not for…

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I don't really drink it

1500 days ago

But yea! for Dixie Brewing.  No one wants a flood (or deserves one).  But if you make it through, you…

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How many do overs do you get?

1514 days ago

The day is finally here.  Easton, PA, Class of 1993 is playing Philipsburg, NJ Class of 1993 today at Lafayette…

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If I were there - Part 2 - Choices

1515 days ago

Looks like a great JazzFest day to me.  If I were going to stay in one spot, I would head…

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In search of a JazzFest Buddy.

1516 days ago

Now that my friend Brian can no longer join me at JazzFest, I am in search of a buddy to…

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JazzFest Picks for Friday - 4/24

1517 days ago

I think I would plant myself in front of the Acura stage to see Mem Shannon, David Egan, and Marc…

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To the Local School Board

1525 days ago

If you are interested in how people can ruin the revitalization of a community, you should check this out.I am…

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This is a problem.

1527 days ago

Conversation has turned here to moving to New Orleans.  And I am a teacher (of Latin, in general, and history). …

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Why I am A Nerd, Part One Million

1543 days ago

Mostly, it's because I find this absolutely hilarious.  Because it is.  It's the story of Aeneas told on Facebook.  Thanks…

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Got my ticket in my hand

1544 days ago

After all my screaming and railing, it turns out I am a liar.  I am going to New Orleans for…

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Pukiness, the house, and the baby

1547 days ago

So George is rapidly approaching his first birthday (2 weeks!) and plans are in place for a big blowout at…

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Sirius Radio

1547 days ago

I have been a subscriber to satellite radio for several years now because I really don't like commercials or pop…

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Replay Coolness

1563 days ago

Easton, PA is rivals with the city of Phillipsburg, NJ which is just across the Delaware River. Every Thanksgiving morning,…

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Connections?

1566 days ago

I used to work at a little swim club in Metairie.  The manager of the club was also a coach…

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Please, Please, Please let me get what I want.

1570 days ago

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

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Happy Birthday, Dad

1570 days ago

I know you've been gone for 17 years now, but I think you would be proud of me.  I married…

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Tough Decisions

1575 days ago

Everywhere else in the country, it's just Tuesday.  And it sucks.  I really hate missing New Orleans during Mardi Gras…

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Lost Post

1576 days ago

Brian was a paramedic when I met him, and apparently paramedics don't always look kindly on the work that the…

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Random Observations

1589 days ago

We have two dogs - Jack, a mutt, and Millie, a Westie.  Here are some of the things I have…

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Pancho's Mexican Buffet

1591 days ago

Pancho's was one of my guilty Metairie pleasures.  We used to go after work at the swim club and see…

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Why I Am Not Going, Part II

1593 days ago

If I make it to New Orleans for the JazzFest, I will only pay to go so I can sprinkle…

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Sorry I can't make it

1593 days ago

Bon Jovi is now on the second weekend of JazzFest.  Shit.  Now I can't go.  Seriously, what does Bon Jovi…

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Worst. News. Ever.

1600 days ago

Cerasoli resigns.  I knew he had a tough job, and stress takes its toll.  Good luck, Mr. Cerasoli.  Now who…

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Technology

1600 days ago

Thanks to the modern wonders of DVR and Tivos, I just watched LOST.  And they were communicating in LATIN!  Just…

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Gumballs

1605 days ago

My friend Brian would have had a birthday recently. It's weird, but I miss him more as time passes.  Time…

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2009 Saints

1605 days ago

Looking at the preliminary schedule for 2009, I notice the Saints are playing both the Jets and Giants and both…

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Mark Your Calendars

1613 days ago

Theresa Andersson will be on Conan O'Brian on Feb 4!  I like her.  I think she's beautiful and talented.  Watch…

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Story Update

1614 days ago

According to NBC 10 in Philadelphia, the kids who were named Hitler and Aryan Nation have been taken from their…

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What does this mean for me?

1617 days ago

Since apparently no one was injured, I can make fun of this.There was an explosion at the Abita Brewery this…

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Tuesday Thoughts

1623 days ago

If Illinois can find a reason to get rid of Blageyovich for impropriety and ineffectualness, do we could use the…

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Christmas Lights

1623 days ago

I honestly don't know the answer to this, and I grew up a few blocks from Al Copeland's Gauche Christmas…

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Frontline

1624 days ago

With all the TVs and contraptions I have to record TV, I do not have access to tonight's Frontline about…

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Making Resolutions

1627 days ago

This year I didn't really make any particular resolutions.  I know that the every change starts with the first day,…

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Thanks, Centenary

1629 days ago

Centenary College, in Hackettstown, NJ, is just a few miles from our home in Easton.  The students there are getting…

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My Week

1632 days ago

Lunch at Squeal on Oak, Phil's Grill, and Lucy's. Squeal was the best.Dinner at Arnaud's. I had the quail.  Totally…

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News of the Freaks

1641 days ago

A person in a town near here thought it would be cute to name his son Adolf.  That's always a…

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Drawing a Blank

1642 days ago

Kate and I agreed to take each other to dinner, but now that I am on the spot I can't…

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Tag!

1649 days ago

I am it. I was tagged by A at gris-grits. And though I don't always play along, I thought this…

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One of My Ideas

1665 days ago

One of the things that my friends and I considered was to start our own New Orleans style brass band. …

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A Good Week

1665 days ago

George is celebrating his dad's good week.  The Saints won, dismantling one of the NFL's best pass defenses, and kept…

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Free Agency

1666 days ago

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

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Where's the report?

1667 days ago

Did anyone go to the Po-Boy Festival?  Tell me about it.  Who has the best po-boys these days?  Where should…

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A Thanksgiving Miracle

1668 days ago

The whole of my mom's family would come to New Orleans for Thanksgiving. All 3 siblings It was always great…

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Who's Fault is this?

1670 days ago

500 Cases sitting around without police reports.  I remember when my apartment got robbed in college on Upperline St.  It…

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Blech

1673 days ago

Some kid at George's daycare had some projectile vomiting almost two weeks ago. Last Thursday, George got it.  Then my…

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What do you do with a Bye Week

1682 days ago

The last two weeks have been exciting, busy, and stressful.  I sure am glad I had a bye week in…

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Seriously

1694 days ago

It's not even the end of October, and it's snowing.  A lot.  And it's sticking to the ground.  What does…

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Yes We Can Can

1695 days ago

I keep expecting to hear Allen Toussaint singing his amazing song with a photo montage of Barack Obama.  But I…

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Abita Pecan Harvest

1696 days ago

I like this beer a lot.  Except after a six pack I feel like all my teeth have little socks…

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"Louisiana isn't the only place with shrimp"

1113 days ago

Mr. Prescott,You have made my life simpler.  Thank you.  Louisiana isn't the only place that has shrimp, that's for sure! …

lost in easton 0

Tough Decisions

1575 days ago

Everywhere else in the country, it's just Tuesday.  And it sucks.  I really hate missing New Orleans during Mardi Gras…

lost in easton 0

Tag!

1649 days ago

I am it. I was tagged by A at gris-grits. And though I don't always play along, I thought this…

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Got my ticket in my hand

1544 days ago

After all my screaming and railing, it turns out I am a liar.  I am going to New Orleans for…

lost in easton 0

JazzFest Picks for Friday - 4/24

1517 days ago

I think I would plant myself in front of the Acura stage to see Mem Shannon, David Egan, and Marc…

lost in easton 0

In search of a JazzFest Buddy.

1516 days ago

Now that my friend Brian can no longer join me at JazzFest, I am in search of a buddy to…

lost in easton 0

Connections?

1566 days ago

I used to work at a little swim club in Metairie.  The manager of the club was also a coach…

lost in easton 0

I don't really drink it

1500 days ago

But yea! for Dixie Brewing.  No one wants a flood (or deserves one).  But if you make it through, you…

lost in easton 0

Don't be one

1497 days ago

Someone showed me this today.  I particularly like the Santa Claus entry because it refers to David Vitter.  Not for…

lost in easton 0

What does this mean for me?

1617 days ago

Since apparently no one was injured, I can make fun of this.There was an explosion at the Abita Brewery this…

lost in easton 0

Replay Coolness

1563 days ago

Easton, PA is rivals with the city of Phillipsburg, NJ which is just across the Delaware River. Every Thanksgiving morning,…

lost in easton 0

Sirius Radio

1547 days ago

I have been a subscriber to satellite radio for several years now because I really don't like commercials or pop…

lost in easton 0

Happy Birthday, Dad

1570 days ago

I know you've been gone for 17 years now, but I think you would be proud of me.  I married…

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Why I am A Nerd, Part One Million

1543 days ago

Mostly, it's because I find this absolutely hilarious.  Because it is.  It's the story of Aeneas told on Facebook.  Thanks…

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A Thanksgiving Miracle

1668 days ago

The whole of my mom's family would come to New Orleans for Thanksgiving. All 3 siblings It was always great…

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Apologies

1265 days ago

After my last post, the Saints have gone on a 2 game losing streak.  I did not intend to offend…

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Morons Are Everywhere

1739 days ago

Especially here. I appreciate little in his argument - starting with the part in the title where he puts the…

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Where's the report?

1667 days ago

Did anyone go to the Po-Boy Festival?  Tell me about it.  Who has the best po-boys these days?  Where should…

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Deepwater

1137 days ago

I showed my class a short video about the oil spill today. It looks as though some of the oil…

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Missing my friend

1705 days ago

I sure wish I had Brian around.  I have so many things I want to talk to him about and…

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Pukiness, the house, and the baby

1547 days ago

So George is rapidly approaching his first birthday (2 weeks!) and plans are in place for a big blowout at…

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Hoodoo on You you

1706 days ago

Apparently, the New Orleans Voodoo of the AFL are dropping out of the league. No particular reason is given, but…

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Joey's Back

1720 days ago

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

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Mark Your Calendars

1613 days ago

Theresa Andersson will be on Conan O'Brian on Feb 4!  I like her.  I think she's beautiful and talented.  Watch…

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We're really moving

1354 days ago

Sure the house is smaller.  But there are three acres of land.  And it's 15 minutes from work, 10 minutes…

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Warning Track Power

1715 days ago

Tony Kornheiser said something brilliant tonight about Reggie Bush (roughly paraphrased) "In college at USC, he hit homeruns all the…

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One of My Ideas

1665 days ago

One of the things that my friends and I considered was to start our own New Orleans style brass band. …

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Dear City Of Easton Public Officials

1480 days ago

I voted FOR the charter change.  I did.  And when I got my tax bill this year, I was pretty…

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Connection?

1006 days ago

I can't help but think that there is a major connection between the type and ferocity (and frequency) of crimes…

lost in easton 0

How many do overs do you get?

1514 days ago

The day is finally here.  Easton, PA, Class of 1993 is playing Philipsburg, NJ Class of 1993 today at Lafayette…

lost in easton 0

Dear China

1469 days ago

First of all, I would personally like to thank you for your proactive stance on swine flu.  It is wonderful…

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Predictions Come True

1371 days ago

It didn't take a genius to see this coming.  I know Cerasoli's quitting was a big disappointment.  The way that…

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Catching the Fever

1278 days ago

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…

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Galveston

1739 days ago

I have never been to Galveston. It's a city of around 60,000 from what I have heard, and this simulation…

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My Pledge

1249 days ago

The Saints are my favorite team. There are no two ways about it. When I had had enough after the…

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Who's Fault is this?

1670 days ago

500 Cases sitting around without police reports.  I remember when my apartment got robbed in college on Upperline St.  It…

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Story Update

1614 days ago

According to NBC 10 in Philadelphia, the kids who were named Hitler and Aryan Nation have been taken from their…

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If I were there - Part 2 - Choices

1515 days ago

Looks like a great JazzFest day to me.  If I were going to stay in one spot, I would head…

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Changing focus

1715 days ago

Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica Sucks Martin Grammatica…

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Mental Dislocations and Rootlessness

1732 days ago

Tom Piazza has written a book which Kevin Allman reviews. And mental dislocation and rootlessness describe exactly how I feel…

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Bruce Babbitt Redux

1738 days ago

Dear Mr. BabbittI understand your point about New Orieans. I get it, but it's not just logic and science and…

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To the Local School Board

1525 days ago

If you are interested in how people can ruin the revitalization of a community, you should check this out.I am…

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New Orleans is always on

1484 days ago

Playing for Change has a few videos highlighting music and musicians from around the world.  In this clip, there are…

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Walking the walk

1484 days ago

I went to a meeting in New York City this week to learn about New Leaders for New Schools.  This…

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Welcome to New Orleans

1390 days ago

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Yes We Can Can

1695 days ago

I keep expecting to hear Allen Toussaint singing his amazing song with a photo montage of Barack Obama.  But I…

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Halloween Story

1697 days ago

My apologies to anyone who lived in the Bonnabel area or anywhere north of West Esplanade in Metairie around Halloween…

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Assclownery

1715 days ago

Seriously. WTF? Reggie's head was turned and then the jackass who pulled his face punched the ball out. And there…

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What You Are Missing

1724 days ago

If you lived in the Lehigh Valley, you could be doing any of the following things:Attending The Celtic Classic in…

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News of the Freaks

1641 days ago

A person in a town near here thought it would be cute to name his son Adolf.  That's always a…

lost in easton 0

Thanks, Centenary

1629 days ago

Centenary College, in Hackettstown, NJ, is just a few miles from our home in Easton.  The students there are getting…

lost in easton 0

Making Resolutions

1627 days ago

This year I didn't really make any particular resolutions.  I know that the every change starts with the first day,…

lost in easton 0

Tuesday Thoughts

1623 days ago

If Illinois can find a reason to get rid of Blageyovich for impropriety and ineffectualness, do we could use the…

lost in easton 0

Pancho's Mexican Buffet

1591 days ago

Pancho's was one of my guilty Metairie pleasures.  We used to go after work at the swim club and see…

lost in easton 0

Please, Please, Please let me get what I want.

1570 days ago

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

lost in easton 0

Remember

1389 days ago

It was 4 years ago today.  There are so many other things going on in the world that it's hard…

lost in easton 0

Abita Pecan Harvest

1696 days ago

I like this beer a lot.  Except after a six pack I feel like all my teeth have little socks…

lost in easton 0

Jason David Sucks More Than You Know

1711 days ago

As much as I think Martin Gramatica is an ass clown and douche, Jason David cost us the Viings' game. …

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What is a New Orleans citizen

1716 days ago

Somewhere in here is the answer.

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Almost Famous

1723 days ago

The Onion is very funny, and I really should read it more often. My little school (with students not nearly…

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What do you do with a Bye Week

1682 days ago

The last two weeks have been exciting, busy, and stressful.  I sure am glad I had a bye week in…

lost in easton 0

Free Agency

1666 days ago

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

lost in easton 0

A Good Week

1665 days ago

George is celebrating his dad's good week.  The Saints won, dismantling one of the NFL's best pass defenses, and kept…

lost in easton 0

Drawing a Blank

1642 days ago

Kate and I agreed to take each other to dinner, but now that I am on the spot I can't…

lost in easton 0

Why I Am Not Going, Part II

1593 days ago

If I make it to New Orleans for the JazzFest, I will only pay to go so I can sprinkle…

lost in easton 0

Christmas Lights

1623 days ago

I honestly don't know the answer to this, and I grew up a few blocks from Al Copeland's Gauche Christmas…

lost in easton 0

Worst. News. Ever.

1600 days ago

Cerasoli resigns.  I knew he had a tough job, and stress takes its toll.  Good luck, Mr. Cerasoli.  Now who…

lost in easton 0

This is a problem.

1527 days ago

Conversation has turned here to moving to New Orleans.  And I am a teacher (of Latin, in general, and history). …

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What am I going to do now?

1401 days ago

Jason David waived.Well, there's been talk that this wasn't his system.  Blah blah blah.  The guy was just not good…

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By the numbers

1700 days ago

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…

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SEC vs. Big 12

1717 days ago

There's been a lot of sports talk about which conference is stronger. And today the number 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners…

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Seriously

1694 days ago

It's not even the end of October, and it's snowing.  A lot.  And it's sticking to the ground.  What does…

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