Having lived in New Orleans my entire life, I have discovered two very important things about our city and its citizens. We love to party. And we are resilient beyond all expectations. Like the old Air Supply song, we New Orleanians know about “Making Love Out of Nothing At All.” So when the COVID threat forced parades, balls and parties to shut down completely during Mardi … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras 2021: A Lesson In Pivoting and Partying
Under The Gaydar
Parklets: The New Outdoor Gay Space
New Orleans is a city whose foundation is based on its culinary and cocktail scenes. But in the past 10+ months since COVID hit, these industries have taken a severe beating resulting in unprecedented business closures. And even though we have increasingly made strides in bouncing back, it has been quite the uphill battle. How are the city and several LGBT+ businesses … [Read more...] about Parklets: The New Outdoor Gay Space
Tony’s Top Fabulous Five November 3, 2020
You do not have to feel guilty anymore. I have decided to change the name of my “Guilty Pleasures” column to “Tony’s Top Fabulous Five”. Each article will give you my top five interesting ways that help me enjoy myself and forget the crazy world we are living in at the moment. #5. Pickleball Before a few weeks ago, I had never heard of pickleball. … [Read more...] about Tony’s Top Fabulous Five November 3, 2020
Tony’s Top Fabulous Five October 20, 2020
If there is one thing I have embraced since this quarantine started, it’s that life is too short and nothing is guaranteed. You need to embrace the little enjoyments. Before I kept my guilty pleasures to myself; now I am no longer sorry or embarrassed about the things I like, no matter how silly or crazy they may be. You have nothing to feel guilty of! Here … [Read more...] about Tony’s Top Fabulous Five October 20, 2020
Guilty Pleasures for September 2020 (Part Two)
With this damn virus robbing us of so much of life, like parties and events, it’s the little things I am finding joy in doing. Whether it is something simple or special, I now appreciate almost everything so much more. Here are just a few of my latest obsessions. Check out September's part one list. #5. Becoming a tourist in my own city and riding the Steamboat … [Read more...] about Guilty Pleasures for September 2020 (Part Two)
Guilty Pleasures for September 2020
In these crazy times, there are not many things to occupy our time since festivals, parties and events have been cancelled. Each issue, I will come up with five fabulous ways to hopefully help you relax, put a smile on your face or get you out of your head so you can focus on something else other than the insanity that is 2020. #5. NOAGE Walking Group The New … [Read more...] about Guilty Pleasures for September 2020
Guilty Pleasures August 11, 2020
With the craziness of life in a pandemic, I have more time to evaluate the things that are important such as family, friends and lately the ability to embrace my guilty pleasures of which I have many. I no longer hide behind the facade that I only watch high-brow entertainment as the news these days just makes my stomach churn. If I’m going to watch violence, mayhem … [Read more...] about Guilty Pleasures August 11, 2020
Guilty Pleasures: Tony’s Top 5 Television Series over Quarantine
Like many others, I have been laid off from my job in the hospitality industry and have had lots of time on my hands so my television viewing has increased immensely. I have watched things that would have never been of interest to me if it wasn’t for the fact that we are living in the age of a pandemic and I am just bored and want something mindless. So here are … [Read more...] about Guilty Pleasures: Tony’s Top 5 Television Series over Quarantine
2020: The Year of Living Dangerously
Pandemics, quarantine, massive unemployment, riots, rampant racism, political divides, murder hornets, cancel culture, Saharan duststorms and f**cking Carole Baskin are just a few of the highlights of 2020 and the hits keep a-coming. Sometimes it’s just too much and you want to lock yourself in your house and hide. I have to admit, it is getting hard for a positive … [Read more...] about 2020: The Year of Living Dangerously
Social Distancing Style
How do you temper your desire for social interaction with fear for your safety and that of others during this time of COVID-19? It is a fine balance, especially for a very social person like myself, who craves human contact. One thing I discovered was even though large gatherings have been cancelled, life hasn’t been, and with common sense, precaution and safety, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing Style
