Refugee, evacuee…potato, potata, huh? In the past four years, New Orleanians have been labeled many things. The conversation buzzing amongst friends is the looming anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Sure, there are many painful emotions associated with the devastation of our fair city; however, I would be remiss in my...
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Go forward. Weakened by a string of one-night stands with stress, I often awakened to illnesses that were hard to shake. I found it difficult to offer tips on surviving the recession when the recession, apparently, had me in a chokehold so firm that John Cena would be envious. I could not give without first taking, so I needed...
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One night last week, I woke up around 2 A.M. Normally, I find that I am forced into contortion, barely hanging on to the edge of my bed, while my 7 year old sleeps like a king with his knee in my back. But that night, I was unusually comfortable…and alone. I decided to sneak downstairs and check on my lil man. I was sure...
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It was a beautiful night for a leisurely walk last Friday. After having coffee with my date at a community cafe of eccentric decor, we decided to browse the boutiques and various restaurants in a nearby urban retail district. Even if that decision was more so prompted by the emergence of a band and a certain band member’s...
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Thanks to the snow storm that pounded the east coast, J is on his third snow day this week. We haven’t seen anything like it. Let me rephrase…we haven’t experienced anything like it. So, while the snowball fights, snow angels, and failed attempts at snowmen were fun, there were some unexpected downfalls. I have seen...
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I have spent many an Ash Wednesday recovering from the debauchery that is Mardi Gras. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately to some), I have been posted up in Virginia for the past 4…just as sober as the Fat Tuesday before. And although I would like to believe that my vote is what swung my current state’s support of a...
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