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Period F Post

This is a post that is being made in the middle of my F Period Computer App class. I am doing it as a way to demonstrate the blog creation process.

Brees-ing through Gustav and Politics

So Hurricane Gustav was a bit of hassle, but I have to say, I've had worse experiences in my life. In hind site, with the city and all my "people" safe, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the experience. I'm not going to dwell on any of that as there other things on my mind. I wanted to post this link I found on a web forum. It's a letter written by a resident of Wasilla, Alaska, the town Sarah Palin served as Mayor. It's a bit of a long read, but I think it's worth it. This is the closest, first-hand knowledge that I have ever heard regarding this woman, Mrs. Palin. I'm not going to make the inexperience arguement, as that is futile at this point. I'm simply going to let letter doing its own talking. Please take the time to read it and I would love to hear your opinion.

On a separate and much more pleasent note. WHO D'AT! The city of New Orleans is slowly preparing to RISE UP against the hate of oppression and resound of cry of deviance against those vile storms that try to keep our people down! The Who D'at Nation will begin its regular season run this Sunday.

One Nation.

Long Time Coming

Wow, so I guess I've been to caught up in my own life that I fulfilled my own prophecy from the first post. I got into this for a while and then slowly fizzled off for a few months and haven't posted anything since. Not that anyone is really complaining. Anyways, I figured I post something short and to the point. Life's been wild, which is prolly why I haven't posted anything in a while.

Since my last post, which was in late January.....god I'm a slacker sometimes.....anyways, since then, I've received my Master's Degree (yay!); moved to Mid-City (get ready New Year's and Endymion); started a new job teaching and counseling at a local school (lots of work, but I love it more and more each day); and am in the process of starting my PhD work (scary as hell but I think it's time to really test my brain like this). Anyways, thought it was worth posting what's been happening to me lately. I'm going to try and get things posted a bit more just has a way to keep the creative juices flowing and, if no one else, keep myself updated on everything that I'm getting myself into these days.

The Return of DJ Petri

DJ Petri returned to action in New Orleans recently. The beloved party-thrower, artist, and genius reemerged onto the scene with two exclusive gigs at the Moonlight Cafe. DJ Petri has been absent from New Orleans performance in the last years because of displacement from Katrina, but I am proud to report that we are once again lucky enough to this man in our midsts as he continues what has already been a noted career.

DJ Petri grew up on the hard streets of Detroit, MI where he learned the hard-way the value of a dollar and the power that beats can bring to people. After perfecting his craft in back-alley clubs of Mobile, AL, DJ Petri exploded onto the scene with late-night sets at 251 and early-morning throwdowns at the original Soul Kitchen. His career reached it's height when he teamed up with The New Lows for several select shows that brought all those involved to very pinnacle of stardom and fame. DJ Petri returns to us following his Katrina Exodus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and has been living in New Orleans for an undisclosed time prior to these gigs.

If we are lucky, this is only the beginning of what will hopefully be a citywide change in consciousness as we once again lucky enough to play host one of music's true originals.

A good time was had by all that attended the shows. Highlights included ho-bo's begging for change and money both nights, as well as silly white-boy dancing and the illustrious appearance of Mr. Donny Fraizer. Arriving by limo, this man sent the club into a frenzy and proceeded to throwdown a whirlwind of chaos over the course of his entire weekend in New Orleans. Future shows may or may not be announced, hopefully you'll be cool enough to hear about it.