tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post5480759904204133001..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: Our 2nd MARDI GRAS Turns 60!Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81236760768332697582017-05-05T10:08:55.763-05:002017-05-05T10:08:55.763-05:00When the legend sells better than the truth, most ...When the legend sells better than the truth, most print the legend. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-35064145941841737402017-05-05T10:07:33.072-05:002017-05-05T10:07:33.072-05:00As are many scoundrels. Sigh. He could make it big...As are many scoundrels. Sigh. He could make it big in politics these days! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31946855184318719072017-05-05T10:06:28.468-05:002017-05-05T10:06:28.468-05:00Most here do not even know the details of Jean Laf...Most here do not even know the details of Jean Lafitte's life. I am going to visit you soon at your new cyber-home. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55823996700971499562017-05-05T10:03:56.309-05:002017-05-05T10:03:56.309-05:00Yes, it is nice for the economy of Lake Charles to...Yes, it is nice for the economy of Lake Charles to have a SECOND Mardi Gras to boost sales in all the local businesses.<br /><br />I tried in this post to entertain and educate while being understanding to everyone involved. I'm glad you liked it, Deniz. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61734876880614017802017-05-05T08:41:48.519-05:002017-05-05T08:41:48.519-05:00How disappointing. I never knew much about Lafitte...How disappointing. I never knew much about Lafitte but had always had a better opinion of him.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58462381476459811032017-05-05T07:27:12.053-05:002017-05-05T07:27:12.053-05:00He was sneaky and smart, wasn't he?He was sneaky and smart, wasn't he?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4648182031802483572017-05-05T06:14:07.361-05:002017-05-05T06:14:07.361-05:00New Orleans has a rich history. Sadly, I'd be ...New Orleans has a rich history. Sadly, I'd be that person who had no idea why there was a parade going on.<br /><br />FYI, I made the big move away from Blogger and can be found at:<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie Amata</a><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81387176008146506502017-05-05T01:18:36.141-05:002017-05-05T01:18:36.141-05:00Love your last line, Roland. I suppose another pos...Love your last line, Roland. I suppose another positive aspect is the boost the festival gives to all the small business and restaurants in the area! It would be neat if everyone could always commemorate historical events while also learning more about them, like you've shown in this post...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.com