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Post Mardi Gras Musings: Eat Drink & Be Merry, For Tomorrow You May Die!
Submitted by jegan on February 22, 2007 - 09:34
For those who have recovered from their hangovers and may want to know "why" they abused their body and mind over the last few days the following information may help to add some dignity to their fractured spirit. At the very least it helps place their debauchery in historical context.
Carnival
From the Latin carnivale, loosely translated as "farewell to flesh"; the season of merriment in New Orleans which begins annually on January 6, the Twelfth Night (the feast of the Epiphany), and ends at midnight on Fat Tuesday; the Carnival season leads up to the penitential season of Lent in which fasting replaces feasting.
While Mardi Gras has become a broad and varied celebration, many of Carnival's symbols, images, sights and sounds can be traced to the traditions of the Rex Organization, founded in 1872. Rex's traditional colors of purple, green, and gold, have become Carnival's colors, and "If Ever I Cease to Love," played for Rex since the very first Rex parade, has become its most enduring anthem. A more recent contribution to Mardi Gras tradition was the introduction of specially struck coins or doubloons as parade throws. The gold Rex doubloon continues to be a sought-after throw on Mardi Gras day.
Is it Art?
Submitted by jegan on February 18, 2007 - 14:53
Grasping for any available molecules of air during an awkward pause in a conversation, I discovered the Art of the Huichol Indians. The suddenly non-animated conversation took place at a sidewalk cafe in Puebla, Mexico. The subject isn't important; words had opened wounds; a subject touched upon prematurely.
Comics Legends & Lore
Submitted by jegan on February 16, 2007 - 23:02
Both my brother and I have been lifelong readers of comics (I started when they where $ 0.05). Back in the 80's we had a comic book store in Lynn, MA called Comics, Legends & Lore. Circumstances demanded that we sell the store (angry spouse). Recently we've been told to clear the remaining comics out of his house (upset spouse).
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