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Leningrad Cowboys Red Army Choir SWEET HOME ALABAMA

6 years ago A Finnish rock band singing in English in Sweden about an American state, accompanied by a Russian military choir! As nameofthepen says, it's surreal - and I love it! The Red Army choir members seem to be enjoying themselves as well, judging by the broad smiles on their faces.

Mourning

In a late Thursday statement, the Pentagon confirmed 10 of the 13 killed were Marines. “We can confirm at this time 10 Marines were killed in the line of duty at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Additionally, several more were wounded and are being cared for at this time,” Marine spokesman Maj. Jim Stenger said in a statement. “We mourn the loss of these Marines and pray for their families. The identities and units of those killed will be withheld until 24 hours after all next-of-kin notifications are complete.” U.S. officials have been briefed that those killed include Marines and a Navy hospital corpsman, USNI News understands. Rep Jason Crow (D-Col.) acknowledged Marines and a sailor were killed in the attack during an appearance on CNN. Other reports have said the other two service members killed were soldiers.

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The Truth

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52 Years Ago Today

Well, it's August 13th

Happy Friday

 

Go in for the kill. pic.twitter.com/QAOvYEe33h

— Jamie Gnuman197... (@Jamie24272184) August 13, 2021

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RIP Action Jackson

Sadly, I only discovered Action Jackson on '0z in the summer of 2020, when I was caught in a rainstorm on the I10 twin span.  It was scary raining:  heavy and fast!  But Action's choice of MoTown songs had me feeling less nervous about the crazy weather and traffic.

From WWOZ's Facebook page, August  8, 2021

 

Action Jackson has become an ancestor at the age of 59. Action was a beloved long-time WWOZ show host best known for his work on Takin' It To The Streets, WWOZ's multi-platform, award-winning program celebrating New Orleans' social aid & pleasure clubs, second lines, Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras, Baby Dolls, and brass band traditions.

Action also hosted the late night blues show from Thursday night to Friday morning on WWOZ for several years, first from 3-6am and then from 12-3am. In the summer of 2020, he moved to host the Thursday afternoon blues show from 2-4pm each week. WWOZ listeners recognized Action from his always enthusiastic greeting, “It’s ya boy!” and everyone in the second line and masking communities knew him.

He passed August 8, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Action will be greatly missed by all at WWOZ and within the cultural communities in New Orleans. He is survived by his loving family. Arrangements have not yet been announced.

More on his life at https://www.wwoz.org/blog/674621.

Assholes of the Deep

 

RIP Sam Jasper

Sam Jasper loved and fought for the people of New Orleans.  She was their cheerleader.

Photo courtesy of Peter Athas

Sam was strong, opinionated and a had  great style as a writer AND as a person.  

I discovered Sam in the aftermath of Katrina in 2005.  Her blog "Katrina Refrigerator" was one of MANY that detailed New Orleans residents' fight for survival and recovery.  
link http://katrinafridge.blogspot.com/

Here's an example of one some of her posts from b2l2 blog

https://b2l2.com/author/sam-jasper/?fbclid=IwAR3H2WzZJIb58jn5F-sH6GHJYd6ajguvZf4K9rURi1SPuxIW-kVcNZM9oy8

In 2010, for Katrina's 5 year anniversary, Sam and another great New Orleans Blogger - Mark Folse - combined forces and chose the best of the best from NOLA Bloggers' writing in Katrina's aftermath.  They described the book as "An Anthology of Writing from PostDiluvian New Orleans"

check out their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/A-Howling-in-the-Wires-101669499891743

Sam leaves behind her loving husband and beautiful daughter.  And a legacy that enriches the understanding of the real New Orleans.

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RIP Roy Guste

 Remembering New Orleans Photographer Roy Guste.

He enjoyed this facebook page and sharing memories here. https://www.facebook.com/roygustephoto

He will be missed by many that cherish our New Orleans Culture.

Rest in Peace!

Roy Francis Guste, Jr. born October 7, 1951 - August 9, 2021 was a New Orleans author, photographer, and culinary historian.

He has written 10 Louisiana French-Creole cuisine cookbooks. Guste, a noted Creole historian and resident of the historic French Quarter of New Orleans for more than four decades, grew up in the Garden District, New Orleans and studied at the Le Cordon Bleu. Link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=roy+guste&ref=nb_sb_noss

Guste wrote the 1978 Antoine's Restaurant Cookbook, and self-published a new edition in 2015 which covers the history of Antoine's and Creole cuisine in New Orleans.

He is a contributor to the nationally released multi-award-winning book Orléans Embrace with the Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré,a compendium with TJ Fisher and Louis Sahuc

The commemorative edition garnered double gold at the prestigious PMA Benjamin Franklin Awards 2007 for "The Best New Voice Nonfiction" and "The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book Nonfiction." The book received 8 national book awards.

Guste's father, Roy F. Guste Sr. (1923-2010) was co-manager of Antione's.

Guste is the nephew of Louisiana's longest-serving Attorney General, William J. Guste. 

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Justice for Buddy (graphic image)

 While Buddy, a stray Labrador retriever mix, recovers after being intentionally set on fire by a child in Mississippi, a petition drive, Justice for Buddy, continues to garner signatures, and dozens of adoption applications have been submitted.

"He's a loving, forgiving dog," Sandy Williams, shelter director of the Tunica Humane Society, said. "I don't know how he's come through this and kept his tender heart, but he has. He's going to make somebody an exceptional dog."

Williams said they hope to adopt Buddy, and his stray pal, Snoop, together. 

Buddy was found dazed and in shock on Peavine Road in East Tate County on April 22. He had an extension cord twisted around his neck and his face had been set on fire.

A reward of more than $10,000 leading to information and conviction was offered in the following days. Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance then said a 12-year-old admitted to setting Buddy on fire. Because of his age, Lance said under Mississippi law the child could not be prosecuted.

Sheri Webb, a Georgia woman, learned of Buddy's plight and the law,  started a petition drive on Change.org.  Here's the link: 
https://www.change.org/p/state-of-mississippi-justice-for-buddy.

Buddy has been under the vet school's care since April 26, has had two skin graft surgeries performed using North Atlantic Cod fish skin. The fish skins were provided by Kerecis, a medical fish skin company.

While he will likely be able to see, the fire damaged his lids and tear ducts, preventing them from producing enough oil in the tears. Swanson said his eventual adoptive parents will need to use artificial tears to make sure his eyes remain wet enough.

Through everything, Buddy has remained loving and trusting. Swanson said he will cuddle up to his caretakers, resting his head on them, and has even ventured outside, exploring on his own without any help.

"He's very beloved here, he's in all of our hearts," Swanson said. "He's really one special dog."

Williams said she continues to receive updates on Buddy and is excited to soon reunite him with "best friend" Snoop, who is now at the shelter.

The two dogs became strays after their owner gave them up. Williams said they were well known in the area, and a man said the dogs would visit his porch, where he left beds for them to use.

Jazz Fest 2021 CANCELLED

 Thanks to anti-vaxers and anti-maskers, you selfish pieces of shit

Be Grateful

I found out I had cancer in February.  Endometrial Grade 3

Since then I've had 1 chemo session that put me in the hospital for 2 weeks (too high a dosage)

and one chemo that was just right, hardly any side affects.

i lost my hair exactly 14 days after my first chemo:  it came out in chunks. 

Right now my head has fuzzy little hairs growing all over it, like a 90 year old man.  

I hate the way I look, but it is what it is.  I've learned that it's a lot cooler in these hot Louisiana summers.  :)

When I quit smoking 23 years ago I learned that ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.  And it is!!

I'd like to share this little piece that fits with ANYTHING that is happening in our lives.  Once you learn this, you will always carry it with you.

"There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day.

 

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. "Hm...mm..," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today." So she did and she had a grand day.

 

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. "Well," she said, "Today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.

 

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head. "YAY!" she exclaimed. "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

 

Attitude is everything. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. Be Grateful!"

To the Anti Vaxers/Maskers

Why

 

It's Gone On Too Long

 

Cascading Affects of Covid

 

GET YOUR VACCINE

WEAR YOUR MASK

HELP KEEP HOSPITAL BEDS OPEN

The Spiral of Life

 

Spiral of Life

Alexander Butaev

Here's a link to his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mr.butaevs/?hl=en

No drumpf flags here!

 

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