I told you I was big on recycling. I was on the computer last night and found ‘The ultimate recycling guide’ on green.msn.com. I found the whole article very interesting and enlightening. People know all about recycling plastic, glass, and paper but there are far more recyclable items than I even realized. I told you about recycling old cell phones, remember? Well you should also recycle most any type of electronics including your TV’s because these items contain lead and mercury. It is a great article and certainly opened my eyes. Maybe you would find it interesting too. Heck, you might even learn something too.
Brad and Angelina
Well Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have welcomed their twins into this world. They have a new boy and girl to add to their family. I don’t know if you are aware of how much Brad Pitt has done to help New Orleans but he has. I’m just not real big on the fact that there has been offered a very large sum of money for the first photos of these babies. Most parents have to pay for their babies first pictures and pay dearly at a time when money is probably rather tight but they will receive millions for pictures of the babies. I just hope that money goes to something good and not just into their pockets. It’s not like they need the money anyway. I just feel that there is so much good that could be done in their children’s names if they wanted it to be so.
Jesse Helms
Jesse Helms was from North Carolina and was one of those politicians you either loved or hated. I did respect him even though I did not agree with a lot of his views. I respect anyone that is willing to stand up and fight for what they believe in even if it makes an ass out of them later. Jesse was that type of man and I don’t think he really minded making an ass out of himself because he did it sort of often. I wish his family the best and am sorry for their loss.
Costumes
Costumes are not just for Halloween here in New Orleans. They are for any and most every celebration. There are several wonderful places here to buy costumes, masks and most anything you need for your party or celebration. I have found some wonderful costumes online too. Costumes can be expensive but are considered a necessity here so we look to find the best prices. You should check out some of what they offer online and save some money too.
Sorghum for fuel?
Oil prices are affecting everything in this day in time. People have to do without some things they took for granted just last year so they can have the gas to go to work now. The solution is not a simple one but I do believe that alternative sources of fuel are the key to help combat the ever rising price of gasoline. I saw where they can use sorghum (which is what a lot of our ancestors used to make molasses) to produce a cheaper fuel. This would also help keep food prices down and feed a lot of families. I’m sure someone will find a way to poo-poo this like everything else to help bring down our dependence on oil.
Old Cell Phones & 911
Did you know that if you have a cell phone that is no longer on a contract with your cell company that it can still be used to dial 911? It’s true. Too many people simply throw away their old cell phones when they get a new one. Some will recycle it as a child’s toy but I prefer to recycle it into something that will help others. Women’s shelters give used cell phones to women in their shelter to have as extra protection so keep that in mind when you buy a new cell phone. Donate your old cell phone to help someone helpless without it.
Mardi Gras
New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras. It’s the party capital of the world. Everyone is welcome, young, old, and any thing else that makes an individual unique. We pass no judgment and celebrate life as it should be. If you ever get the chance to come to Mardi Gras, please do and I promise you will have the time of your life or at least the biggest celebration of life you can imagine.
New Orleans taste
Not only is New Orleans known for it’s music but also for it’s food. The food of New Orleans is spicy, full of flavor and known by it’s taste around the world. People like Emeril Legasse have made sure that everyone knows the food. Gumbo is probably one of the most well known. Justin Wilson, bless his heart, was another one that brought our food to your table. We all surely miss him and his Cajun humor. He not only filled your stomach but also filled your heart with his great stories he told while he cooked. I’m sure a lot of you remember his program on TV. If not, you missed a great one.
New Orleans sound
Technology has come far since I first worked in the clubs of New Orleans. Music can now be synthesized so you don’t need a complete band but I must admit, nothing beats the true sound of New Orleans. A lot of greats started here and many have come from here like Doug Kershaw (also known as the ragin Cajun), Aaron Nevill and his brothers, Harry Connick Jr. and more than I can mention in a short time. A good time is to be had by all when they are playing their music.
Taking care of my people
My establishment is a quality establishment. Not some fly by night type of place but a good, clean atmosphere for all. As the owner of my own business, there are many things to consider, one of which is health insurance for all my employees among others. Again the internet provides many options in this area to choose from. I make sure everyone that works for me and is illegible has health insurance. It’s a shame more establishments don’t feel the same way because if you take care of your employees, they will also take care of you.