Archive for December, 2009

DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE!

Posted on December 29, 2009. Filed under: Culture, Louisiana, New Orleans Saints, Religion |

With the Chicago Bears OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings last night, our New Orleans Saints have home field advantage. That means so much for the city and the organization, not to mention the fact I take a personal joy in shutting Viking fans up, who have been dogging on the Saints since they realized [...]

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 25, 2009. Filed under: Bloggers, Children, Culture, New Orleans Women, Women |

Sharing today from my personal blog.
We always opened our presents on Christmas Eve night. You see, we were such good kids that Santa rewarded us by dropping our gifts off early – except he dropped them by so early that for nearly the whole month of December they sat under our tree, taunting and torturing [...]

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Ways to Give this Season and Have a Blast While Doing It! Part One: The Pussyfooter’s Blush Ball

Posted on December 22, 2009. Filed under: New Orleans Women | Tags: , , , , , , |

This is the first in a series of posts about women’s groups that march during Mardi Gras season. Many groups that march during Mardi Gras raise money during special events to help different organizations in the city of New Orleans and these events take place between now and Mardi Gras, hence the timing of the [...]

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DINERRAL SHAVERS EDUCATIONAL FUND SPONSORS ESSAY CONTEST

Posted on December 21, 2009. Filed under: 2010 Mayoral Race, Children, Community Events & Forums, Education, Politics | Tags: , , , |

THE DINERRAL SHAVERS EDUCATIONAL FUND Presents
2nd Annual Scholarship Essay Contest
For All New Orleans High School Students
Start Date- December 1, 2009
Deadline Date- December 28, 2009
Essay Topic: “If you were elected as Mayor of New Orleans what would be your priorities your 1st week in office? What would you do to aid in [...]

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A Merrry Who Dat Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2009. Filed under: Culture, Louisiana, New Orleans Saints | Tags: , , |

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‘Murder Through the Eyes of a Child’ Fundraiser

Posted on December 12, 2009. Filed under: Children, Community Events & Forums, Film | Tags: , , , |

Fundraiser Party for ‘Murder Through The Eyes Of A Child’.
A Film by Declan Ryan & John Richie.
Sunday December 13th
@ One Eyed Jacks 615 Toulouse Street
MUSIC BY DJ MATTY from the MOD DANCE PARTY
AND THE WALRUS !
8pm.
$15
and all proceeds go directly to to project!.
630 673 7865
www.crescentcityfilms.net
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana is called the murder capital of [...]

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Experience New Orleans: Palmer Art Market

Posted on December 7, 2009. Filed under: Artists, Community Events & Forums, Culture, New Orleans Women, Shop New Orleans |

Palmer Park Art Market is a regular feature in Carrollton.  Artists booths, live music, great food vendors, kids activities, library stand, local nonprofits, and of course the park’s permanent playground, gracious oaks, and open, inviting space. We went to explore.

My 6-year old son and I picked out books from the library stand, where the organization [...]

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Geaux Saints!

Posted on December 6, 2009. Filed under: New Orleans Saints | Tags: , , , , , , |

Update: Our Saints = Black and Golden!
Saints 33 ~ Redskins 30
12 & eaux, baby!
Words from our quarterback, Drew Brees: I Believe in Destiny

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Restaurant donates proceeds, but does it give notice?

Posted on December 4, 2009. Filed under: Advocacy, Community Events & Forums, Health, Human Rights, New Orleans Women, Politics, Women | Tags: , , , , |

You can donate to the pro-life movement on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by dining at Ye Olde College Inn!  No reservations required! Just come on in and be proud of the fact that a portion of your meal and the booze you slung back that night will be presented to the Bio-ethics Defense Fund!An e-mail [...]

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Femme Fatale Friday: Romy Kaye

Posted on December 4, 2009. Filed under: Femme Fatale Friday, Music, New Orleans Women, Singers | Tags: , , , |

I was doing a little research on female singers from NoLA and I remembered a great video of Romy Kaye I had posted on my personal blog. I decided to see if she had any more vids on YouTube and, SCORE!, she did. This was posted about a month ago and it looks like an [...]

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