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Dispatches from the Quarter: American Haiku - N’awlins Style
Dispatches from the Quarter: American Haiku - N’awlins Style ( Read more... ) -
Dispatches from the Quarter: Everybody's a Star in N'awlins
New Orleans is a place where being a star, even if it’s a dim one in the slum neighborhoods on the outskirts of the Crab Nebula ( Read more... ) -
Wed. brief update
I took the Katrina Rebirth bus tour then saw "Hurricane on the Bayou" IMAX movie back to back due to scheduling flukes. I then took myself to the Audubon Aquarium, discovered they don't have the reptile display I want, but lingered there, watching the penguins, manta rays, river otters & seahorses until I got my emotions back under control from ( Read more... ) -
It's Gotta Be Magic
New Orleans Journal of Tina Jens: "It's Gotta Be Magic"
New Orleans Journal of Tina Jens
Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2008
New Orleans, LA
Day 1 of Visit 16
Why do I still have sequins and Mardi Gras beads in my eyes, after this, my 16th trip to N’awlins?
It’s all about the music.
(And the food.)
(And the artistic; can-do; ”Hey kids, let’s put on a ( Read more... ) -
For Illinois Voters - A Public Service Announcement
Voting for Judges
If you're like me, you've probably just skipped the whole judges section at the bottom of your ballot in most elections. I know there are unqualified judges that should be removed from the bench, but I didn't feel I knew enough about them, and I didn't feel I had enough time to research them to make an informed decision.
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Music library
I've found a good use for the old laptop ( Read more... ) -
New Laptop
I finally bought my new laptop - the one Barry told me to buy as an anniversary present. I've done a fair bit of research, including trying to find the models in stores to try out the keyboards.
I chose the Fujitso LifeBook P8010. It weighs less than 3 pounds and has a battery life of 6 hours. (preens) There are very few that weigh less than 3 ( Read more... ) -
Random Thoughts
Listening to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" is a lovely way to wake up. Listening to anything by Arrowsmith is not ( Read more... ) -
"Mustang Sally & The Hoodoo Man" Moved to October
Due to venue conflicts, "Mustang Sally & The Hoodoo Man" will not be performed this week. However, new, firm dates will be announced for October. -
Canceled Tonight: Mustang Sally & The Hoodoo Man
Tonight's performance has been canceled, due to the Park Dist.'s Haunted House big-footing all the space in, around and outside the building ( Read more... )