.Still going with pix from last weekend's parade and there's plenty yet to show. No new material, anyway. The town looks dull - hardly a day below freezing this winter, no snow cover for more than a few hours, still-barren trees. I need to go out on a ... »
.The term Mardi Gras is, of course, French. New Orleans, the capital of the festival in the US, was founded by France. The other great center of the carnival is Rio de Janiero, which speaks Portuguese, but that doesn't fit the narritive so let's move o... »
.St. Louis loves a reason to drink in the streets in broad daylight. Thus, our raucous Mardi Gras season. It doesn't come close to New Orleans, of course, but it's quite a big party. View it with suspicion, though - it's all corporate. What started as ... »
Sunday's weather was a little chilly for a parade. But that didn't stop thousands from hitting the streets of Soulard for the19th annual Beggin' Pet Parade. Many of the dogs dressed ... »
