I first met Matthew outside a coffee shop in the French Quarter. I was sitting at a little table outside, reading and drinking an iced coffee. He walked over and sat in an empty chair beside me. He pointed at the cover of the book I was reading. “Celiné, nice,” …
Read More »Bobby Jindal’s Inconsistent Life Ethic
What being “pro-life” really means. Last Thursday, Governor Bobby Jindal signed two anti-abortion bills that will likely force most of Louisiana’s clinics to shut down. It was the culmination of a frustrating week for women’s rights activists; the Washington Post earlier ran an article blaming women for the sexual violence …
Read More »Green Light New Orleans: Changing More Than Just Light Bulbs
Have you ever driven down Jeanette Street by the streetcar garage and noticed this awesome blue house with Tibetan prayer flags hanging? It’s the home of Green Light New Orleans and its a nonprofit doing beneficial and inexpensive sustainable practices for New Orleans. Here at RB&L, we know that “going green” is …
Read More »Foodie Friday: High Hat Café is a New Orleans Staple on Freret
Rules are meant to be broken, especially when oyster remoulade po’ boys are involved.
Read More »April Fools: Jindal Nominated by LA Dems for President
When brainstorming for April Fools ideas we asked ourselves “What would scare the shit out of Louisiana residents?” And that’s how we got this little gem. Admit it, did you begin to tear up when you first saw this? In a pivotal and unusual landmark decision, Louisiana’s Democratic party …
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