Carnival Notes: Abbott and Costello Go To Mars

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 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

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I’m Walkin’

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Antoine Domino and Dave Bartholomew. Continue reading I’m Walkin’

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Friday Catblogging: Napping With Uncle Lionel

February 9, 2024February 8, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Meow from Milo. Continue reading Friday Catblogging: Napping With Uncle Lionel

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Carnival Notes: Nix On Nyx

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Adrastos knocks Nyx. Continue reading Carnival Notes: Nix On Nyx

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Carnival Notes: They Must Be Smoking Gras

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Gras is French for fat. Words have meaning. Continue reading Carnival Notes: They Must Be Smoking Gras

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Ain’t That A Shame

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Antoine Domino and Dave Bartholomew. Continue reading Ain’t That A Shame

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A Few Thoughts About Krewe du Vieux 2024

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Another day, another Carnival post. Continue reading A Few Thoughts About Krewe du Vieux 2024

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The Sunday Dozen: Carnival Tunes

January 28, 2024February 12, 2024 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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A Six-Pack Of One-Liners

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Morey Amsterdam meets Shecky Greene. Continue reading A Six-Pack Of One-Liners

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Twelfth Night Odds & Sods: Carnival Game

January 6, 2024January 5, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Twelfth Night Odds & Sods: Carnival Game

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Merry Christmas From New Orleans

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

The 12 Yats of Christmas. Continue reading Merry Christmas From New Orleans

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The Bottom Of The Year

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Half Pagan: Michael Homan, Bart Everson, Mike Hogan, and Kaypso Homan. Continue reading The Bottom Of The Year

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Begin The Begin

December 9, 2023December 8, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Eyes Of Silver

December 2, 2023December 1, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Eyes Of Silver

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Don’t Call Them Conservatives 2.0

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Why do people still refer to Republicans as conservatives? They’re not conservatives, they’re radicals, reactionaries, and extremists. Take your pick but call them anything but conservatives. Continue reading Don’t Call Them Conservatives 2.0

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Saturday Odds & Sods: The Right Stuff

November 25, 2023November 24, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Shooting Star

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: The Last Time

November 4, 2023November 3, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Point Of No Return

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Point Of No Return

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Saturday Odds & Sods: It’s A Plain Shame

October 7, 2023October 6, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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Saturday Odds & Sods: If You Want Me To Stay

September 30, 2023September 29, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: If You Want Me To Stay

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Letter From New Orleans: River Of Salt

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Will Mother Nature give New Orleans a saltwater wedgie? Stay tuned. Continue reading Letter From New Orleans: River Of Salt

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Black Market

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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More Unsolicited Advice From New York Magazine

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dunking on Intelligencer writers Eric Levitz and Shawn McCreesh for running with the journalistic pack. Sheesh, McCreesh. Continue reading More Unsolicited Advice From New York Magazine