The city of New Orleans has a singular reputation for “laissez les bon temps rouler” (“let the good times roll”) no matter what time of year. During Mardi Gras, though, the celebrations take on an over-the-top frenzy that is hard to match. It is also …
Lent
Why I Didn’t Give up Anything for Lent
My mother in law is 93 years old and lives downstairs in our finished basement apartment. She's still got a pretty agile mind (when she remembers her hearing aids and actually listens to what is being said) but her body has pretty much given out.We …