Hello young ones. Today is Fat Tuesday the end all, be all, day of the Mardi Gras celebration. For tomorrow lent begins- if you’re a Catholic that is. For the rest of we heathens life goes on as always. But until tomorrow “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” – which in French means “Let the good …(Read More)
It’s Fat Tuesday, the culmination of the Mardi Gras celebration. Tonight won’t be so bad for me. I’m painting at a nice Cajun restaurant in Houston that has heaters outside where I’ll be. Also, everyone will be keeping their clothes on. Believe me when I tell you, that’s not always the case. Many years ago …(Read More)
The Houston Police Department recently announced that they are training some police officers to be able to draw blood on people that they suspect of DUI. I have never driven drunk. I’ve ridden tipsy or worse a few times. Drunk drivers scare the beejeebees out of me. When people get drunk, they get stupid. I …(Read More)
Many years ago Doug and I had a beer booth at the Galveston Mardi Gras. The celebration in Galveston was held on two consecutive weekends with nothing going on during the week. For whatever reason the beer distributors showed up on Friday night with our initial order. I can’t begin to tell you how many …(Read More)
For many, many years the fall was always our busiest time for festivals.They were fun and we made a lot of money over the years. However, after working at events for over 20 years, the thrill is gone. Besides, I’m tired of watching other people have a good time. (All the face painting has given …(Read More)
