At 5 pm on the dot, excited anti Donald Trump activists of all walks of New Orleans life gather quickly at St Charles and Octavia outside the modern architecture Loyola University Performing Arts Building. Within a matter of minutes, three arrivals turn into 20 and counting! The first protesters to arrive gather, first in verification […]
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Contraflow, New Orleans
December 1, 2019Of all of the music, artistic expression, and other specific interest-based scenes at Contraflow, it’s safe to say that Fandom is just as much a lifestyle as punk, metal, or indie scenes. Contraflow New Orleans, 2019 was an amazing union of fans of all ages and walks of life. It is an obsession of certain […]
Red And Blue Light Traffic Cameras: Crime Deterrent Or Hazard?
December 1, 2019Ever since the New Orleans Police Department announced its decision to finance a network of crime cameras throughout the city, members of the community have expressed objections.
Phillip’s Bar And Grill Comes Back Strong
October 1, 2019For almost a century, Phillips Bar has been nestled on the corner of Maple Street and Cherokee; a charming and sophisticated spot that stands apart from others nearby.
Wayne Stewart, Casualty Of The System
September 1, 2019Wayne Stewart was a lifetime resident of The Greater New Orleans area, born and raised in the 9th Ward. Like many others, he attended and graduated from Holy Cross High School thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of his parents. And also like many others, Stewart indulged in many excesses, including drugs. After hearing the […]
A Lovely Sunday For Poetry
August 1, 2019New Orleans locals, mark your calendars for almost every Sunday afternoon (around 3:30), and there will be a seat waiting for you in the courtyard of The Maple Leaf Bar.
The Royal Street Grocery – The Second Chapter
July 1, 2019I was an employee of the Royal Street Grocery when The Times-Picayune published a memorial piece on my then boss (Robert Buras) and his father, who had initially opened the store. However, there is very much a story worth telling of the surprisingly long time during which Robert neglected his law career in honor of […]
40 Days in Orleans Parish Prison
June 1, 2019A true account of life in Orleans Parish Prison before Hurricane Katrina – names have been changed for privacy purposes.
Erica Spindler: New Orleans Crime Writer and Mistress of Intrigue
May 1, 2019Any time you are reading an Erica Spindler novel and think the plot could not possibly further thicken, read a few more pages at most.
Whoever You Want Her To Be – One Women’s Experience In The World’s Oldest Profession
April 1, 2019Adrienne Hillard* had never had a problem with sex. Actually, she was often told that she liked it a little too much.
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