For the love of all things sane (or to keep our collective sanity), The City Of New Orleans can you fix the traffic lights at Toledano and Louisiana at Claiborne.

I forgot that when making pesto, it goes everywhere!

Scoop: Sources tell us they've seen evidence that parts of the old bar at Tujague's were thrown out -- contradicting developer Mike Motwani's claim it was saved. More from chelsea brasted and me: axios.com/local/new-orle…

Fin! I have finished writing my next book! With a few futzes and fact-checking, and off to the publisher it goes!!! Champagne tomorrow!

I noticed this at a Tulane football game a few years ago, but at a big event tonight in NO and the majority of men are short now.

French Quarter traffic is one of Dante’s levels of hell. Prove me wrong

First impressions of Olympics (beyond the opening ceremony): I miss Jim McKay (IYKYK), the Mexican men's synchronized diving team is very good-looking (and should have gotten bronze) and Stephen the US pommel guy is the next great Olympic meme.

My Tales of the Cocktail 2024 blog is live! Here's everything I did last week! Thank you for reading. 🥂 mariellesongy.com/post/tales-of-…

Friday decisions: I was going to have a healthy salad for lunch, then an out-of-town friend suggested po-boys when he got to town next week. I couldn't stop thinking about one, so off to Guy's I went. #poboys4thewin

Save the date for the NOLA Coffee Festival, September 27-28! A lot of y'all lamented missing it last year so mark your calendars now!! ☕️ nolacoffeefestival.com

Mmmmm mmm! Cooking up some of dat famous New Orleans Watalaya

I am in trouble for missing International Cat Day (yesterday), so these two old ladies decided to park themselves next to the laptop to distract me while I work. #Managersofprocrastination #cats #oldladycats #cats #CatLady

So venting here as my friend’s husband brags on FB about he signs their son up for everything, talked about a vaca in which he only mentions her making a mistake. She does not do social. People think of him as a “nice” guy. I say narcissist who knows he married up.

When the cheap CVS readers I bought on vacation because my usual glasses were at home are better than the fancy prescription and $$$ pair. LOL. (I need an air tag for my usual glasses.)

Going through old mixed tapes. This one is Yaz — and only Yaz on both sides. #yaz #mixedtapes #the80s

A and B sides to some ‘90s mixed tapes (with the Gap Band thrown in for fun.) #mixedtapes #the90s #nostalgia #getonthepartytrain

Ever wake up in the middle of the night, can't get back to sleep, doom scroll streaming channels for a movie. Then for some reason I think "Valley of the Dolls," probably too high drama, but watch and follow w/ "Imitation of Life." Why do I always go back to old movies?

Artsy friends! Bayona is setting up an arts market for Saturday afternoons. No charge for the table or vig to pay. Cc: Jess Hides and Reads

If you haven't tried 3 Southern Girls yet, it's time to do so! One of my favorite places to eat, particularly the #redbeansandrice. Read all about owner Gabrielle Smith's journey on the Camellia Beans blog! #WhereWeBean Photos by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. camelliabrand.com/3-southern-gir…

How the hell do I already not have electricity?!?! Entergy New Orleans #hurricanefrancine