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Category: New Orleans

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Irked In May

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Our monthly exercise in vexatious venting about irksome things. Continue reading Irked In May

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The Sunday Dozen: New Orleans Tunes

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Louis Armstrong, Hoagy Carmichael, Fats Domino, The Meters, The Band & Bobby Charles, Li’l Queenie & The Percolators, The Tragically Hip, Dr. John, Earl King, Kermit Ruffins, Cyril Neville, and Dr. John & Bobby Rush. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: New Orleans Tunes

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Cloud Nine

April 25, 2026April 24, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Cloud Nine

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Working In The Coal Mine

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Allen Toussaint. Continue reading Working In The Coal Mine

Adrastos, New Orleans, Political Crack

Elon Musk’s Boring Company?

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

A tunnel in New Orleans? I is for idiotic and impractical. Continue reading Elon Musk’s Boring Company?

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Loser

March 21, 2026March 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Loser

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Television2 Comments

Saturday Odds & Sods: It’s A Mistake

March 7, 2026March 6, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: It’s A Mistake

Adrastos, Carnival, Malakatude, New Orleans1 Comment

Malakatude Update: Shia’s Small Man Complex?

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Shia LaBeouf is not into rehab, bro. Continue reading Malakatude Update: Shia’s Small Man Complex?

Adrastos, Diary, Fog Of History, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Sports

Saturday Odds & Sods: Water Song

February 28, 2026February 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Water Song

Adrastos, Carnival, Film, Malakatude, New Orleans2 Comments

Malaka Of The Week: Shia LaBeouf

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Transformers star busted on Royal Street. The show biz malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Shia LaBeouf

Adrastos, Carnival, Diary, MAGA, New Orleans2 Comments

Carnival Notes: Man Against Truck

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Year of the Chad. Continue reading Carnival Notes: Man Against Truck

Adrastos, Carnival, Diary, New Orleans

Happy Mardi Gras

February 17, 2026February 16, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Do Whatcha Wanna. Continue reading Happy Mardi Gras

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Carnival Notes: My Corner Is Gone

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Carnival is supposed to be a movable feast, not urban camping. The Chads disagree. Continue reading Carnival Notes: My Corner Is Gone

Adrastos, Carnival, Film, New Orleans

Carnival Notes: Abbott and Costello Go To Mars

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Bud and Lou mistake Carnival in New Orleans for life on Mars. Hilarity ensues. Continue reading Carnival Notes: Abbott and Costello Go To Mars

Adrastos, Carnival, Music, New Orleans, The Sunday Dozen

The Sunday Dozen: Carnival Tunes

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

“Oh well, It’s Carnival time, and everybody’s having fun.” Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Carnival Tunes

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Alone

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Alone

Adrastos, Diary, Language, MAGA, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Islands

January 10, 2026January 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Islands

Adrastos, Carnival, Diary, Gret Stet Politics, MAGA, New Orleans, Political Crack, The Darnold

Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Lost In A Fog

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Punching through the chaos. Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Lost In A Fog

Adrastos, Diary, Hurricane Katrina & Federal Flood, New Orleans2 Comments

Adrastos At Twenty

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

What a long, strange trip it’s been. Continue reading Adrastos At Twenty

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Gret Stet Politics, Immigration, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Twilight

December 20, 2025December 19, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Twilight

Adrastos, Diary, MAGA, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Television

Saturday Odds & Sods: Cold As Ice

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Cold As Ice

Adrastos, Gret Stet Politics, Immigration, MAGA, New Orleans, Political Crack

New Orleans Is A Bordertown?

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s the Crescent City’s turn in the MAGA barrel. Continue reading New Orleans Is A Bordertown?

Adrastos, Diary, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack, Television2 Comments

Saturday Odds & Sods: Lucky

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Lucky

Adrastos, Diary, Do Something, MAGA, Music, New Orleans, Political Crack, Television

Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Shine On

October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

This time: No Kings Day, The Frampton Glow, JD Vance: Professional Asshole, MAGA Canary In A Coalmine, Mamdani Takes Manhattan, and When Andrew Met Jack. Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Shine On

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Gret Stet Politics, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, R.I.P.

Saturday Odds & Sods: Wind Of Change

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Wind Of Change

Adrastos, Diary, Legal Docket, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Show Me The Way

October 11, 2025October 10, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Show Me The Way

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Time Of The Season

October 4, 2025October 3, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Time Of The Season

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Music, New Orleans, Odds & Sods, Political Crack

Saturday Odds & Sods: Lonely Days

September 6, 2025September 7, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Lonely Days

Adrastos, New Orleans, Political Crack, The Clownfish, The Darnold

Proposal Or Trial Balloon?

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Trump muses about sending troops to a blue city in a red state: New Orleans, Louisiana. Is it just bluster and bullshit? Stay tuned. Continue reading Proposal Or Trial Balloon?

Adrastos, Film, New Orleans, The Sunday Dozen

The Sunday Dozen: Movies Set In New Orleans

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Crescent City goes to the movies. Pass the popcorn. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Movies Set In New Orleans

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