King Death
Tuesday, February 8th, 2005Happy Mardi Gras!
Archive for February, 2005
Painted
Monday, February 7th, 2005Step three in the mask-making process:
I’ve been told it looks like a giant marshmallow, but it’s supposed to be a skull.
After the Party
Sunday, February 6th, 2005The party was fun. We actually drained the keg, which made me happy. PJ & Gina showed up with instruments and jammed in the living room, which made me even happier. All the gumbo and the vegan okra stew and the guac got eaten, though we still have a bunch of salsa. Many friends came [...]
Preparations
Friday, February 4th, 2005Xy’s making her famous salsa:
It’s so good it’s actually been featured on television. So what’s she making such a big batch for? No, it’s not the fucking Super Bowl. It’s Samedi Gras — Fat Saturday.
Granted, the real Samedi Gras action is up on Orleans Avenue in Parkview. We drove past tonight and observed people camped [...]
Funeral
Thursday, February 3rd, 2005Xy & I attended the funeral of Danita “Measy” Jackson today.
I never really knew Danita. I gave her a ride once. That was just about the only time we ever talked. But Xy and I know her daughters, who live across the street from us: Danielle, Donika and little Willanita (who for some reason is [...]
Papier
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005Stage two of the mask-making process:
Looks crappy, but just wait for the paint. Then it will look even crappier!
Rx
Tuesday, February 1st, 2005I went to get a check-up with a new doctor today. My old doctor moved out to the suburbs years ago, and I don’t like riding my bike out to Jefferson when there are perfectly good doctors in my neighborhood.
Her office is in a completely unfriendly giant box attached to a big hospital, just a [...]
