tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53294543319847597932011-10-10T13:49:20.735-06:00post K dia de muerte artist from new orleans. paper mache, paintings, and ya ya. continuously evolving, shifting and changing....mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-19581181163688182202011-07-02T16:00:00.000-06:002011-07-02T16:00:57.183-06:00

Its been a great season of treme, with the actors, directors, writers and bloggers, all descending upon the hi ho lounge, to watch on the big screen. In particular was the recent visit of david simon, and dear new orleans. watching an episode knowing that its going to end badly, to see what the people think? is pretty brave, and the loss of harley? was indeed sad. but all I gotta say mr

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its been a great season for the HBO series treme. I've had the luxury of continuing my raffle for a free painting each week. we added reserved seating and drinks, and now we have a full on raffle going that has customers screaming for a win. This past sunday was no different. The hi ho lounge has been featured now on two episodes. Davis Macalary's band performs for us, and we watch him

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mardiclawblog: piratical adventures in the big easy

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the krewe of pirates and wenches of new orleans are going to grant a childs wish for make a wish foundation this weekend. a giant childrens parade will weave through the quarter, as we celebrate this opportunity. Party like a Pyrate / shore leave 2011 is not to be confused with pyratecon or pyrateweek. both of these entities are folks who aren't from new orleans. the problem with pyrateweek

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wow... talk about ash wed... didn't happen for me, instead I was up early, painted, dressed up in costume, and out the door with friends, kim, lisa, and myself, and wendy too, for a shoot for society of st anne, for the HBO series treme. LOL upon arrival? tom harvey, lani, her son, and more. it just keeps gettin better. although, its sacred to done a costume on ash wednesday for some, I

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wow, tomorrow is gonna be a hella day. due to bad weather, endymion has been moved behind bacchus, making our little parade called box of wine? into a monster of a roll. I'm sure we'll be moving really fast. seems like parades are flying by. Anyhow, if you can get out there, look for us right behind thoth. right in front of bacchus, and racing to keep up.

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wow, what a great week. it started with the "My Scary Valentine" tumble, and ended with deepwater delusion. had a blast at both, but the gras is now upon us, and the week was long. I did banners for delusion, davis rogan, and the krewe of muu muu, PLUS, did repaint on the floats, lettering, and general run round to get stuff done. PLUS, selling lots of paintings and getting oysters to dry,

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YES INDEED, the people of New Orleans have their own pyrate party. Not to be confused with nolapyrateweek... thats not a locals event, but party like a pyrate is. Pub Crawls, haunted pyrate ghost tours, parades, and all out fun, with the people who actually live here. Krewe of Wenches will be sponsering a wonderful little charity that we will unveil here really soon. keep a weather eye

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it is upon us. As a local, I'm hiding, going to meetings, making plans of themes, costumes, banners, paintings, and throws. Krewe Du Vieux really kicks it off for me, and I've been a member since K. I rolled in the first parade after the storm. It was an experience that topped off going through the hurricane itself... this year is most likely going to be different, as I'm short on cash,

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how frustrating, to go on vacation, knowing that home invasions are up, and even rape and torture. AND to know that the victims? are friends, making it even scarier. Not so much as a peep from the police on this issue, not so much of a report listed for the public. I don't know if they were reported, and I don't know why, if they were reported? that the public hasn't been warned. I do know

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I knew back a few weeks, when I decided to paint a giant Drew Brees, that something was different. Maybe it was sitting there watching each game, each week, being on the computer and sharing the plays with friends, or the entire city showing their faith, but I knew then, what I see now… A Black and Gold Supabeauxl. From that first game after katrina that held us all together, to last nights

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So since changes are goin on at the hi ho lounge, I decided to back off and let things go, however, they're going to go. Myself? a new direction, so as I lose saturday nights, I gain one saturday day. and its an art market idea. I have been asked to alternate my saturdays, which I won't do. So I'm giving them up, and just going to move in another direction. I am more concerned with my art,

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thanks to Melissa for the wonderful class. Especially with all the illness Kim and I have had for the last week, that class kicked by azz. lots of sweatin, stretchin, breathin, and more. I'm pretty stiff, hours later, while the girl behind me stretched herself like a pretzel. WOW. I look forward to this every thursday. at eleven am, a most wonderful way to start my day off. Ashanti yoga

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dog doodie indeed! the entire month of november I found myself at the mercy of the new orleans criminal justice system. there was a couple of thursdays thrown in for good measure, but a total of six days spent in a room, with uncomfortable chairs, unknowing temperatures, and I felt like a hostage. my first court case lasted all of ten minutes. we went upstairs, 55 jurors, and they brought out

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happy holidays to those who partake in the turkey known as thanksgiving. I personally? only partake of it, because I get invited somewhere. Its an okay holiday, but My parents always went to Hawaii years ago, to get away from it. An entire month, spent on the beaches, and in the warm breezes of the south pacific. Eating a dinner in a restaurant, and avoiding the big cooking mess. My

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you have reached, mardiclawblog. guess what? there's a mardiclaw.net now. Just thought I'd direct you to it, since you may be here because you were just at SKULL CLUB. anyhow, a great art opening starts at nine pm, tomorrow, at the Skull Club, and with it? lots of wonderful things, if you plan to attend, there will be an interactive altar, so bring photo's of friends who've passed, fall

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-25403739763488738972010-09-23T17:44:00.000-06:002010-09-23T17:44:59.181-06:00

super excited, my sistah is comin to fringe fest, and with her? Spiritus! spiritus is a show that empowers all of us, to what our potential is... please check out her website, and know that she brings the magi with her, and will discuss and answer questions regarding new orleans, and our rebirth. Look for an early show on saturday and a repeat show on sunday...

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well, its been months, and I'm so frustrated, and finally, someone is coming to my rescue. All I wanted was some help getting some simple things on my website, so bear with me... I promise you within days, you'll be able to buy art online from me.

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this time of the year, too many things are goin on! As much as I try NOT to get too involved, its almost impossible. we have 6t9 parade, fringe parade, prospect two/scadnola, and I'm starting to book shows again. Mainly, booking on the nights I work, cause I don't want to listen to any more five band nights, of crap music, and deaf ears the next day. I want adults, ones who tip, and good

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-36674126259129134812010-09-07T10:52:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:07:37.377-06:00

its been quite a few weeks, filled with parties, birthdays, saints hype, and more. I'm as tired as a mardi gras girl could be. somehow, I keep going... I finally got to see the black men of labor parade. All the dancing, and all the music. Quite a sight to see, even though I had to step out before it was over. Usually I go to the gay parade. I haven't done it in years, but this year?

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this next sunday it will have been five years... five years since that levee broke, and the water reclaimed our city. A manmade disaster of "epic proportions", would forever change the way america viewed us, and we viewed the government, and them. A television that was so mired in negative commentary, and pathetic images. You could see the underlying corporate news media's well paid for

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I've always been attracted to the bone gangs of new orleans, and never really got to experience that tradition. I know they get out there on mardi gras day, I know they're scary, I know that kids run and hide from them, I know they carry bones, and they have stark skeletal outfits with huge paper mache heads. then there's the skeleton krewe that rolls with krewe d'etat. then there's 6t'9

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I've been having a blast. John and Lori at the hi ho lounge, have finally provided me with a work environment that I can embrace, and participate in. Saturday nights, live music Sunday nights soon to be SAINTS SUNDAYS followed by the mardi gras indians rehearsing for mardi gras... right now? True Blood, and the season is kickin in very eloquently and bloody... Monday nights is Bluegrass,

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I recently responded to a blog that Loki wrote on Humidcity.com. I wasn't exactly sure what he was referring to, but it brought up my anger regarding people who defend new orleans, or I should say "pretend" to defend new orleans... http://humidcity.com/2010/07/30/nola-cred-my-ass/ I came out swinging, and they in return, "THEY" carpetblogged it.

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sixth annual, off white linen six to ten pm saturday august 7th. 1061 Camp Street New Orleans, LA in the new orleans arts district. art by Will Smith Jr, Margie Ayres, Mardi Claw, Jennifer Dettinger, Clara Diaz, Rachelle Obrien, Shmuela, Amanda Sibley, Mike Stabile, tamar, Kathryn Wheat, and more fashion by Kendra bonga, Howlpop, Tora Lopez, Cree Mc Cree, Miette and more dj Lingerie, Jazzholes

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one holiday that as a child? I loved. as an adult? I've had good ones, I've had bad. lately in the last few years? I just don't get too excited. Maybe its cause I see things changing, and so much innocence lost, or maybe its cause I just am angry with the way politics are, or maybe its cause I'm not a flag waving, patriotic person. Not to say that I don't support the troops, but I don't

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-35113248773915730092010-06-19T12:14:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:14:55.651-06:00

I've gone on a mission. so far, the avenue pub, the hi ho lounge, and the corner muse all have oil rig paintings... the one at the avenue pub? will be part of their benefit in august for shrimpers and fishermens families... the one at the hi ho? will be for sale on my new website, coming on line here within a week or so. The one at corner muse? is for viewing pleasure, if you'd like to

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WOW, what a day of reading blogs, and information. From the callousness of that jerk from texas saying that President Obama is sticking it to the wrong folks, and apologizing to BP, to Michelle Bachman standing behind him. What is up with people who think like this? I know, I know, they're funded by big oil. But really? To be so clouded by greed, that you can't see the sky through the

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-49912008693455702142010-06-17T20:21:00.000-06:002010-06-17T20:21:58.259-06:00

well, treme is coming to an end, and I can say that its been a fun run. I've been raffling off a painting each week, which... has kept me on my toes. This sunday will be the last episode for the summer, and should be the final episode with more of my mardiart! Its been a hoot seeing my stuff in the background of episodes... vaughns, and the cocaine scene in the last two episodes... I'd

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-72967570967337913592010-06-17T17:08:00.002-06:002010-06-17T17:08:52.702-06:00

FYI it will be www.mardiclaw.net. my previous website was being run by unscrupulous folks, who misused my "checking" account for their "own" paypal account. This made Mardiclaw very angry. I scuttled the boat, and ended the business and friendship part of this venture. Occasionally, I spew up vile commentary regarding the callousness and carpetbaggery of these two individuals... but today...

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-49561283593440674532010-06-16T20:40:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:18:22.303-06:00

really? yeah... the bottom of the big fish food chain just started floating to the surface. In the meantime, people make videos of birds who AREN'T going to make it. So WRING their necks you sicko! they're suffering, and your giving me suffer fatigue. I'm all about saving the birds? but the ratio? is very small for those who live, after trying to save them. ONE PERCENT! those that

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-53550391484181401512010-06-13T09:22:00.003-06:002010-09-18T02:21:32.301-06:00

this last episode featured mardiclawart in the background.... of all things... the cocaine scene with sonny and the Hooker? anyhow, my flambeaux guy was right there, and with only two more episodes, Wild man John and Juan Pardo will be in the house, for the final shows. I have three more pieces in the series, John has another scene or two, st josephs, and super sunday. Both of us invite you

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the skull club, although its by appointment only. go to www.skullclub.com the hi ho lounge 2239 st claude avenue. the avenue pub 1732 st charles avenue. look for a new website at the end of this month. many of the bird paintings Ive been doing? will be for sale on this site, and partial proceeds will go to the bird rescue and animal fund for the gulf states. A new show at the end of the

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When Jazz Fest arrived right round earth day, we all were on a big high... Afterall, it seemed like it was gonna be a good year. We had rebounded, and we're coming into that five year window, that WE survived. As a city, as friends, as a community. Then, that fateful blowout in the gulf, and the amount of BS, from BP, MSM, and the fed's. The lies, upon lies, upon lies, making it seem like

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-84410422287802335002010-06-05T09:38:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:19:03.489-06:00

How many times are you going to ask the people of Louisiana to be the tip of the spear? How many times are you going to send them into battle without the right armor or without the right equipment and expect them to continue to show up?… The deal ought to be: If you want to drill, protect us. If you don’t want to drill, stop driving. Thank you Mitch Landrieu. Bout time someone addressed a very

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-70833786520823653462010-06-04T18:30:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:17:49.959-06:00

I get a phone call from home... (portland, oregon) Is that Oil spill hitting land yet? YOUR KIDDIN ME, I answer... not kidding. Yup, again, the media picks and chooses who they support or don't. big Brother has arrived, in case you haven't realized it yet. There are millions of people out there so brain washed, that they might not even KNOW, we have a spill... and just in case you

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-84689191496744158752010-06-04T18:04:00.001-06:002010-06-04T18:12:10.123-06:00

Just when we got things going, something takes it away, and it reeks of so many rotten things, mainly corporate oil, and the possibility of seeing my state, once again, in the middle of BULLSHIT. No response, No hit the ground running to fix it, No fixing it for months, and OIL whores still making a buck off of it. A disaster is worth MILLIONS of dollars for the carpetbagger, and this one?

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-42100760558360893012010-05-24T00:55:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:21:06.119-06:00

tough episode tonite. LaDonna finds her brother, which opened up a HUGE roomful of tears... I even had to suck it up, and realized that all those trucks were FULL of dead bodies, and to find that her brother was a victim of the system? Really hit home. We have such a messed up system here in nola. I hear these stories all the time. sad sad stories... I read salon today, and the reviewer

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-18053963339701717492010-05-15T14:55:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:19:47.747-06:00

I was recently interviewed along with other friends regarding art in new orleans... It was a fun article, and I would like to thank kalen for writing it. Afterall, any exposure is good exposure... but I'd like to add a few things to the article. When we originally talked, our topic leaned on the treme series, and how one of the big things in the show were the musicians, when in fact... at

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-45816803274354267852010-05-09T11:36:00.003-06:002010-09-18T02:22:18.867-06:00

2239 st claude avenue... the hi ho lounge...

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-48138526295599890832010-05-09T09:22:00.004-06:002010-09-18T02:16:33.231-06:00

1418 magazine street, listed on diners, drive ins and dives.. wonderful spot for breakfast, and lunch, open til three... get over there and buy some art.

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-10790683481494325202010-05-09T09:15:00.000-06:002010-05-09T09:15:23.700-06:00

well, being mothers day and all, I had to post something regarding my mom. We don't always see eye to eye, but this last year has been rough for her, and myself. I have two older brothers, who have no respect for her, and have shown us their true colors in the last six months, resulting in stress on her, and my stepfather, that I'm sure won't go unwarrented, in their old age, when they hope

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-45271727639464296722010-05-04T02:10:00.000-06:002010-05-04T02:10:55.371-06:00

sunday nights at the hi ho lounge for the treme are becoming one of my favorite nights of the week. I look forward to painting something for it, and I get great joy seeing someone score a nice one... I really enjoyed john goodman this past episode, when he decides to go on youtube, and make his commentary regarding new orleans, and saving chicago, new york, california, etc... when he finally

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-5125392887988556632010-04-30T09:29:00.002-06:002010-04-30T09:29:34.955-06:00

here we go with another disaster, which is being underplayed by the press, and the big oil companies.. there goes my oyster season, shrimp and crawfish season. there goes the gulf! in the words of bill maher, every asshole who yelled drill baby drill, should have to report to the gulf this morning, and begin cleaning it up. Shame on Obama for layin in bed with these creeps.. Offshore

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We settled in and cooked up what was left of our friends filet mignons and pork chops in their fridge. Kim started red beans as well. might as well cook up everything ya can... Their house was across the street from Schiro’s, and it was raised very high. A second story with a porch, and we figured that we would stay there in case the water came up even more.. (according to the radio, the

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Lauries building could withstand 200 mile an hour winds. We were on the ninth floor on the inside of the building. So we felt fairly safe from any breaking glass.... We still taped the windows with X's. We went back down to Dominic's to drink ourselves to a spot where we could just float up to the room and pass out. You could hear Glass breaking, car alarms, wind howling, and the rain was

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-24584448755436020482010-04-21T00:27:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:23:02.511-06:00

I had just had my birthday, and Kim’s was in front of us. It was Saturday and a hurricane was turning towards New Orleans. I can remember looking up at the TV set at work, thinking it was all okay, and realizing that we weren't. I thought it was odd that the year before when Ivan was coming they had evacuation plans, and curfews announced. This time not a thing was going on.... They even

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-91252026604437825872010-04-19T01:07:00.000-06:002010-04-19T01:07:21.994-06:00

I sure love the TREME. this weeks episode with Coco Robicheaux? hilarious opener... gotta love that chicken! I totally loved the church kids and the "off the beaten path" direction that Davis sent them... He soooooo did the right thing. I decided on Sunday nights, that I would do a raffle to win a piece of original art for my customers... for every drink you purchase, you get a raffle

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-25223287910314284952010-04-19T01:00:00.000-06:002010-04-19T01:00:21.191-06:00

a new production at the allways lounge... MAKE sure that you step across the street and visit me at the hi ho lounge if your planning on seeing this... The lovely poster is YOURS truly.... and thank you michael martin for playing with a whimsical typeface, adding to the picture! I wish you success!

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besides being my favorite line from last weeks episode, and my favorite scene of last weeks episode, this one line has brought forward a bunch of memories for me. My landlady (85 yrs old) and her sister, turned OFF, the series last week, when John Goodman went on his rant. They're catholic, and the reference about the priest made them blush. I on the other hand, felt kinship, as he blasted

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besides being on diners, drive ins, and dives, surrey's is by far one of the best places in this city to dine, and BUY ART. This Jazz fest season will be like last year, featuring new works by yours truly. Last years successful showing sold about 35 works to the public, and thank you WILL SMITH JR, curator, and friend, for allowing me the opportunity to sell my sometimes twisted, yet whimsical

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there's been lots of BS floatin out there this week. I haven't paid much attention to it, simply because it isn't worth paying attention to. What I've noticed this week, is malicious words floating in space from folks who I quit hearing some time ago. The part that got my attention? Was when those words could possibly hurt someone, WHOSE intentions are for the greater good of the community.

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I was just asked why I thought there was a spike in murders round the city, and honestly?  I don't know the answer.   I just don't spend much time reading the papers, or watching the news, since we were misrepresented during that fateful summer of 2005.  Between that, and 9-11?  I just view the news as BS, and not news.   Seeing murder after murder?  Just doesn't get me going so much, why?  maybe

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I'd like to thank Amzie for asking me to participate in this wonderful show...   Amzie has closed up shop for the summer, and is showing this month...   He also chose other artists to do portraits of him, and thats how I got involved...  please take the time to get over there, and enjoy....

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so much anticipation for this HBO show.   we went down to the country clubb and watched..  fun fun atmosphere, lots of locals, cheers, clapping and more...   Of course, I'll have to watch it again, since watching it broadcast on the side of a building, didn't really show the fine details I wanted to see, but we really had a great time...  It was interesting to see how all was unfolding, and

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-36268213750058000972010-04-11T14:09:00.002-06:002010-04-11T14:09:33.536-06:00

I'm in a strange mood these days... finding things I find entertaining, and then bringing them to life on canvas... some are twisted, some aren't, but interesting indeed... here's a new one... I can't decide what to name her, so maybe y'all can help me out...

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-91324949006121579032010-04-10T05:26:00.002-06:002010-04-10T05:26:32.795-06:00

my first real busy night at the hi ho lounge, and debauche and the zydepunks... russians, free wodka, accordions, and fiddles, and stand up bass, and OH MY! thanks to all who came out... loved it, and to John and Laurie! WOOT! big fun in the HO tonite.... see ya monday for bluegrass!!!

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-20750087994368606482010-04-09T09:23:00.000-06:002010-04-09T09:23:07.135-06:00

well well well I can't believe it, but this summer? I'm turning 50! So in honor of reaching this age, I'm inviting friends from near and afar, to join me at the midsummer mardi gras with the krewe of oak. The theme hasn't been announced yet, but when it does? I'll let everyone know what our subkrewe will do with it. Last year it was on the anniversary of katrina... It always falls right

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-36530911259866754202010-04-09T08:33:00.000-06:002010-04-09T08:33:01.135-06:00

The SRLC in New Orleans is the largest gathering of Republican leadership short of the presidential convention. As Bobby Jindal is groomed for higher office, the Second Line for Healthcare & Education is our opportunity to present a unified response to our governor's assault on Lousiana's state hospital system & public education. Our message is clear: reopen Charity Hospital, stop destroying

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-53662510328736448842010-04-09T08:15:00.000-06:002010-04-09T08:15:11.142-06:00

this morning I'm off to head to lake ponchartrain, as my pooch has a date with rusty. We'll see if Miss Opal likes him... he's a sweet mixed pooch from washington state, and Opal is a catahoula cur, with an attitude. Typically she isn't interested in male dogs, but today in a beach environment? who knows... My friends are here from Seattle, and working on their house. Brett and Otis are

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when I was in second grade, Laugh In came onto television. It was an instant hit, and was the first of its kind. The Sixties brought us Star Trek, Laugh In, Lost In Space, Gilligans Island, Green Acres, Tom Jones, Jackson Five cartoons, beatle cartoons, rocky and bullwinkle, and more. But I wanted to see Laugh In. Both my parents were in agreement that we would NOT be watching. We were "too

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-11235311619067565272010-04-08T18:25:00.002-06:002010-04-08T18:25:10.386-06:00

I'll be showing again this year at surrey's so I've been very busy and painting as much as possible, so sorry if you haven't seen me out and about. I also have started a new job at the hi ho lounge, which ALSO is taking up some of my time. At least I feel like I'm getting out and about by workin in a bar... so look for some previews here in the very near future... mardi.

mardi clawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16901583547520873494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329454331984759793.post-78428710993327192302010-04-08T16:57:00.001-06:002010-09-18T02:28:33.920-06:00

Its been a long pyrateweek, and its finally over, THANK GOD! and I can say this year brought some changes. I knew this going in, since last year I was the one who pretty much did all the local groundwork. This year I decided not to do so much work, but to do what I love most... which is put a parade together. Being the only person who actually lived here, I felt it necessary to see what the

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