Is there anything quite as sad as a shopping mall going down the gurgler? You know, lots of storefronts empty, and papered over. Vacant. Closed. Sadly, that’s how it is at the Riverwalk in New Orleans. And quite frankly, that’s …
Read moreSome people just don’t get it!
Customer service, that is. Take the example of the Crocs franchise, for instance. Crocs make and sell some great products, but some of their management policies are totally clueless. Yesterday we wandered into their store in the Riverwalk in New …
Read moreToday we went for a ride on the Streetca…
Today we went for a ride on the Streetcar here in N’Awlins. And it makes you wonder why public transport is in such a mess, and so damn well bloody expensive, in Sydney. Consider that a single adult ticket on …
Read moreMonday, May 2. On The Streets Of New Orleans
New Orleans is a wonderful city. It is beautiful. It has life, charm, great people, wonderful food, and the music … It’s a city with a heart, and a soul. I love cities with character. Where you can walk the …
Read moreThe Golden Striker Trio: Ron Carter at Jazzfest 2011
Those of you who know me know that I’m a bass player. Or that I pretend to be one. As a bassist, one of my long time heroes has been Ron Carter; I think I have a book by Ron …
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