Friday, November 25, 2016
Post time
A New Orleans tradition that is little known outside of the city is the annual Thanksgiving celebration at the Fairgrounds racetrack. Used to be, the track's opening day was on Thanksgiving, although in recent years it was been pushed back to conform with the autumn openings of other racetracks in the country.
But in New Orleans, traditions don't die, so Thanksgiving Day at the track is an important milestone. People come on out dressed in their finest, including - importantly - fancy hats.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Moonwalk
A view of the super-duper moon last night, from the levee at the Industrial Canal. Not a great photo, but I was there.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Rolling with Style
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Spirit 2 Da Street |
Rolling with the Sudan were subgroups, including the Spirit 2 Da Street Social & Pleasure Club, the Unbreakable Men Social & Pleasure Club, and the Versatile Ladies of Style.
Unbreakable Men |
Ladies of Style |
Spirit 2 D Street keeping the "Baby Doll" tradition alive |
Sudan gentleman |
The Ladies of Style made a wonderful spectacle:
Their brilliant suits brought sunshine to a cloudy November day.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Birthwort
I don't usually have lunch here, but today I am in the neighborhood and hungry. It is slow now, a little after one o'clock on a grey November day. The lunch rush - if there was one - is long over, and other than a guy at the bar reading the paper, I'm the only customer in the place.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
The spirit world
I am not a religious person, but I am aware of the importance belief has in the lives of people, and the comfort it can bring. I'm also aware of the very human need to petition something beyond our earthly selves when we are in need. You might call me a superstitious atheist.
If you are offended by my cavalier approach to religion, you might want to stop reading now. But please understand I have no intention to comment on your own personal faith or beliefs.