Chapter 1
The decision to leave came suddenly and without great warning or planning. If anything it was more of an afterthought as he stood in a convenience store near the corner of Sepulveda and El Segundo boulevards.
“Just leave,” he’d almost murmured to himself. “No ifs, ans, buts or goodbyes- just leave.”
And, with that, he began collecting a few items he’d need, a few cases of bottled water, an extra gas can, munchies and lots of beer. He’d almost made it through checkout before the cashier, a young stoner named Stan, did a double take.
“Hey man, aren’t you like that guy?” he stammered.
This happened too often, more often than Keith cared to admit. He tried to play dumb, but a slight grin crept across his face.
“What guy?” he asked coyly.
“You know, the guy from Gateway,” Stan exclaimed. “Keith. Keith Vincent.”
“Not any more,” Keith said. “I used to be, but I’m someone else now.”
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In episode 2 we’re definitely more embroiled in things this week…the story lines are starting to gel. Full review of the episode is pending. These are immediate gut reactions.
The street duo talking to the Wisconsonites was one of the dialogues, as brief as it was, that hit home for me tonight…the cynical partner of the Violinist, calling them out on the Lower Nine “attraction” for lack of better words.
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Flood gates, levees and improved drainage ways may be part of the solution for flood protection in southeast Louisiana, specifically the northshore. However, more and more experts agree that the topic of flood protection is essentially a moot point, if it does not address coastal erosion and restoration.
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April 19, 2010 – 12:48 am
When Hurricane Katrina blew ashore in August 2005, new shorelines were made in many of the low-lying coastal areas of St. Tammany Parish. In old Mandeville, flood waters reached as far back off the lakefront as Monroe Street. Meanwhile, on the eastern side of the parish, Slidell was inundated by unprecedented floodwaters that rose well into the Olde Town area.
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February 6, 2010 – 2:57 pm
One city. One love. One team.
Thousands of people from all walks of life; from the dock workers to the lawyers and the chefs and musicians; all sharing in one dream. It’s been 40-plus years in the making, but as the old adage goes; the older the berry, the sweeter the juice.
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February 6, 2010 – 9:30 am
It’s impossible for me to write about the Saints, without talking about my late grandfather, Paw Paw. I don’t think I’m alone in this. With the exception of the Saints fans who were born before 1967, I’m sure that most of the “Who Dats” of today got “it” (and by “it” I mean their love for the Saints) from somebody, whether it be a mother, father, grandparent or aunt or uncle.
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February 2, 2010 – 5:37 pm
Chapter 1 - The Long Journey
They say the measure of man, or woman for that matter, is how one prevails in the face of adversity. If nothing else, New Orleans Saints fans have an intimate understanding of adversity. Read More »
December 27, 2009 – 1:01 pm
Well my quarterback dilemma has been resolved after a close call. I let Roethlesberger stay with Karin; a move I’m sure I’ll regret by 3 p.m. today. And, like a fool, I put my hope into Tennessee Titans duo Vince Young at QB and Kenny Britt.
If nothing else Fantasy Football is a good weekly reminder of why I should never become a professional gambler. I’ve got junkie genes and I’m always willing to throw caution to the wind on a wing and a prayer.
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December 24, 2009 – 11:15 pm
Scratch that.
At Week 13 I set out to begin both a long, humorous look at how I became a Johnny-Come-Lately, renegade Fantasy Football waiver wire junkie; as well as give a week by week look at my Sunday lineups. You know – the smacks, the spills, the thrill of victory; the agony of…Well, you get the picture.
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December 24, 2009 – 10:38 pm
There’s at least three things in this life I said I’d never do: anal sex; IV drugs and fantasy football. Well, two out of three ain’t bad. I’m not sure why, but not unlike anal sex and IV drug use, there was some sort of ugly stigma attached to fantasy football.
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