I went into a bar today (as shocking as that is to so many) to have lunch. This place is within easy walking distance of our house and used to be a regular hangout -- but it seemed to be evolving into a place a bit more negative so I'd been avoiding (continue reading / 5 comments)

Hello, I'm Craig and I own a business that is boosted by Jazzfest. That is to say my emporium is one that folks from out of town come to enjoy and partronize. And when I say patronize, I truly mean it -- in a "yew are jest the kahYEWTest thang in (continue reading / 4 comments)

The other day the baby and I went way up St. Charles to Danneel Park. We had passed by the park a few times before on our way to other locations but this time we made a special trip just to go to the park. Danneel Park is at the corner of St. (continue reading / 4 comments)

I know, I know: another petition. It seems like I've been posting an undue amount of dry, political stuff lately, but to be honest, this is pretty freaking important. For the past few years, the National Guard has helped maintain a semblance of (continue reading / 4 comments)

Today I drove off on my way to run in the park but unbeknownst to me, a wild kitten was hiding out in my engine. I forgot my headphones and "made the block" and saw his lifeless body in the street. I had committed kitten manslaughter. I was (continue reading / 2 comments)

I haven't seen any statistics on such, but I would bet the City of New Orleans contains more street derelicts per capita than any metro area in the nation. I have been to New York City and I have been to other great metro areas -- but, per block, I (continue reading / 2 comments)