Twirling Dolls Stalled at Lafayette Square

Oh yeah, it’s carnival time. I woke up this morning excited for parades. Oshun rolled tonight, and I was excited to get back in the parade swing of things. And excited to have clear skies for riding my bike. I started the bike day with a ride up to visit the library to pick up a book that I’m quite certain will change things. I love that kind of anticipation. But I’m not sure how much time I’ll have to read in the next week or two, because IT’S CARNIVAL TIME! Continue reading

Marching Band in Oshun at Napolean and Prytania

Oshun Parade at Prytania and NapoleanThe marching bands are lined up and the floats are assembled and my bike basket is full of beer and my hands are ready to catch beads.  It’s Mardi Gras time!  Continue reading