So, being a native New Orleanian and having friends who are also native, it comes as no surprise that I had to find out about this one-month-after-Mardi-Gras parade from a friend from Seattle. How did I miss this for the last 25 years? I take no credit for myself. Sunday afternoon the Mardi Gras Indians [...]
Archive for March, 2010
March 30, 2010
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Desire Street Ministry: Neighborhood Easter Event
By jOe in Desire Street Ministry, EventsSaturday the Desire Street Ministry partnered with Kids First Pediatrics (located on Louisa Street, one of their six locations throughout the city) to host a neighborhood outreach and awareness Easter Fest. Some of the other partners present included Families Helping Families, Carelink, Lighten Up Louisiana Youth, IV Servies, the Children’s Hospital, LaCHIP, and Claiborne Discount [...]
March 29, 2010
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Chronicles of Sam: Episode 3
By jOe in Chronicles of Sam, Urban ExploringIt’s been far too long since we’ve done a Chronicles of Sam episode. I realize this every time I post a new one. This episode takes place in an abandoned theatre, and we did all those things you always wanted to do when you were 16, like sneak into the projection room, climb over the [...]
March 25, 2010
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Care Effect: OZ
By jOe in Care EffectTwo weeks ago I introduced Christopher who was having legal problems. I finished by asking you to pray for him to see God’s power. Today, I saw him again. He pulled me aside like he had the first time we met, except this time his anxiety was gone, and it was replaced by a warm [...]
March 23, 2010
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sxswSTREETPORTRAITS
By jOe in Black & White, Events, Music, Portraits, travelIf you’ve been reading my blog for any time now, You’ll have noticed that I love to take street Portraits. If i had to chose one word to describe Austin’s 6th street area, it Would be hipsters. I was very amused. On a cool note, I had a chance to meet Attitude. You’ll know him [...]