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Re: “Brave New Restaurant”
Ever try to tell somebody from out of town (or here in town, for that matter) how to get to Brave’s? It’s almost impossible, so usually we just take them. Getting there is well worth the effort, though, since we’ve never met a Brave entree we didn’t like, be it veal, tenderloin, or sole. Splendid sauces and great salads, too, and a wide variety of wines. Wait service? Excellent. We especially enjoy dining out on the balcony which overlooks the river. It’s fun to watch the birds (even saw an eagle once), rabbits, raccoons, turtles, and other riverbank wildlife while dining, and there’s a nice view of the downtown skyline, too, which is quite spectacular after dark. Bottom line: This is one of our all-time favorite LR restaurants. We’re what Peter Brave would call “frequent repeats.”
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Re: “Friday finish — An oldie but goodie for legislature? A rebuttal for Tom Cotton”
HHW, if you and Mrs. Sis were at the watering hole together, it would HAVE to be great fun! Small wonder that ASJ & Co. invited themselves to join y’all — as surely the nephew would have, had he been on the scene. Nanc, you betcha — you’re definitely among the 100. Pleased as punch you had a good time at the beach. Not surprised to hear about the crowd; think they’re expecting a big season down there. And, mountaingirl — know you’ll agree it’s better to be watching the tunnel bedlam from above than to be down there in it!
Re: “Friday finish — An oldie but goodie for legislature? A rebuttal for Tom Cotton”
Mrs. Sissy Belle,
It was wholly a pleasure this mawnin’ to pour a mug of hot java and read your post of last evening. The little incident in the Caribbean? Over. Done with. Understood. Forgiven.
ASJ, the youngster you and HHW encountered at the watering hole? Dang if he doesn’t sound a lot like a nephew. Who is 31. And who, in matters of love, often doesn’t see it coming. And whose mama, I hasten to add, thinks the boy, indeed, IS, Jesus. What a coincidence if that’s who you and HHW found yourselves chatting it up with.
Glad you’re getting to go to the beach, babe. Bet you’re pumped. We’ll soon be headed that way, too. Can hardly wait. Would depart this afternoon if I could.
THE (dreaded) MOBILE TUNNEL: Coming from Hattiesburg on US 98 E, avoid this ancient, traffic-clogged hellhole by getting in the left lane, going under the overpass, and taking a left onto I-65 NORTH.
Follow I-65 North a couple miles and take Exit 9 onto I-165 South. Then take Exit 2 off I-165 and follow Baybridge Rd (US 90) while paying attention to the “To I-10 E” signs. You’ll cross over the big suspension bridge and past the battleship. A mile or three later, merge right onto I-10 East, and all of Mobile will be in your rear-view mirror.
Takes about 10 minutes. And easy as dippin’ shrimp in cocktail sauce.
Enjoyed the Jenny Lopez number! Happy Weekend!
Re: “Friday finish — An oldie but goodie for legislature? A rebuttal for Tom Cotton”
“Due to multiple, anonymous Mother's Day cards which arrived each May, the children suspect there were other siblings but that has never been verified.” ~ obit for Toni Larroux (posted Wednesday)
mountaingirl, ROTFL and a thousand thanks for the delightful Larroux obit. Had not seen it. And have added it to the collection. I’m with the late, great Richard Allin of Arkansas Gazette fame: ‘Tis a joy to see people lightening up after the Grim Reaper has claimed one who’s lived a long, happy life. Let celebration trump gloom. Have told the dear sweet sainted wife and the youngins to put on a helluva party after I've flown to Glory!
Mrs. Sister, my love — Was thinking about you yesterday. And recalling some of your more interesting and humorous tales: The Little Cam pregnancy/birth; the old neighbor gal with gross toenails; fusses/debates with yo mama; your disdain for Saban and the Mullets; L nights out; teasing fellas at the Afterthought in your fishnet stockings and 4-inch stilettos; your wedding; the fuming about WIES’ racist, gay-hating step-dad from hell; your ferocious barking at Marky, Saline, Nate Bell, et. al. And on and on.
About the time I felt a smile spreading ear to ear, there was spirited applause. For a guy who’d just ended a talk. One I’d paid good money to hear. But had mostly squandered because thoughts had wandered to you. All is forgiven, though, babe. So long as y’ keep showing us your gold!
To all: Got my tickets for MegaMillions ($190 million tonight) and Pire Ball ($600 million tomorrow night). Want you to know I’m fixin’ to give each of my 100 best blog friends (y’know who y’are) $10,000 if I win two million or more. I’d never shit y’all about something like this, so cross yer fangers for old D!
Re: “NTSB recommends lower threshold for DWI”
“This means two to three drinks in an hour for a 180-pound man . . .”
I ♥ booze, but three drinks an hour are too damned many too damned quick.
Re: “State gets $5.1 million for Medicaid in settlement over adulterated drugs”
“Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has announced that Arkansas will get $5.1 million . . .”
Gotta hunch that way down deep where truth dwells, McDaniel wishes he hadn’t been so quick to withdraw from the race for governor. Second thoughts could have emerged even before Mark Sanford’s triumphant return.
Like him or not, McDaniel is articulate and telegenic, and has stepped-up his public appearances. Wouldn’t be surprised if the boy decides to run for Congress, representing either District 2 or District 1.
Or, hey, might he re-enter the governor’s race?
Re: “Catholic Diocese aims to strengthen religious identity of hospitals”
“Bishop Taylor said he believes the formation of the CMA guild in the state could also assist the diocese with promoting pro-life causes and strengthening the Catholic identity at Catholic hospitals.”
Bishop Taylor probably recalls the controversial actions of Bishop Thomas Olmstead who took it upon himself (circa 2010) to strip St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix of its affiliation with the church. This, because of a surgery (approved by a nun) that ended a woman’s pregnancy to save her life; surgery the bishop declared was nothing less than an outright "abortion."
Re: “Monday night's Pomp and Circumstance open line”
NVR, happy to hear you saw and enjoyed “Mud.” The best McConaughey performance ever, imo. Haven’t been to a picture show since “Mud,” but think my next one will be “The Place Beyond the Pines.” Will give you a report raht cheer on the blog after I see it. You do the same if you get there before I do. Doubt you’ll be interested in this 'un, though, since Ryan Gosling and Brad Cooper are in it, lol.
PS: Good catch on the Marco Rubio foolishness!
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