Tuesday, August 25, 2020

A Toast to New Orleans and those who have survived COVID 19

 A Toast to New Orleans and those who have survived COVID 19

 
Darlings, i am sending you my blog NOW  because I always want to hear the latest from Governor John Bel Edwards and I also want to make sure THAT I WISH YOU THAT YOU STAY SAFE AND HURRICANE READY AND TAKE THE STORM SERIOUSLY. 

The landfall of Laura will be 1 am. on Thursday Morning- Governor will give another press conference on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.





WWLTV.COM
Edwards cited four major factors in the decision to extend that included:







https://www.nola.com/news/article_adb59812-e70a-11ea-959a-070230216d8f.html

WWLTV.COM
Edwards cited four major factors in the decision to extend that included:




THEADVOCATE.COM
Louisiana will start sending out boosted $300 unemployment checks Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday, after an historic number of laid-off workers waited weeks for the federal government to


NOLA.COM
In her State of the City address, Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Aug. 20 sought to inspire New Orleanians to remain hopeful about our city’s future in the midst of the


From my longtime friend Realtor Shelley Lawrence:
Stay Safe this week

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Stay Safe this week

Image may contain: text that says 'EMERGENCY KIT ITEMS Have enough supplies on hand that will last you a week such as non-perishable food, bottled water, prescr ption medicines, cash, batteries, pet food, supplies for babies and/or the elderly, first aid kit, battery- powered flashlight, radio, can opener fuel, emergency generator, face masks, and hand sanitizer. 세品甲 After the Storm: ✓ Stay informed of updates by radio and follow all emergency instructions. Stay away from downed power lines and avoid flood waters. Make list of damaged property and document with photos. If you evacuated, do not return home until your local authorities say it's safe.'


TODAY.COM
NBC News medical contributor Dr. Vin Gupta joins TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones to discuss President Trump’s order giving emergency-use status to convalescent plasma, or antibody-rich plasma of those who have recovered from the coronavirus. He says it’s “not a miracle cure” but could be helpful a...



WDSU.COM
After two hurricanes threatened the Louisiana Coast this week, as threats diminish schools are announcing reopenings.


TODAY.COM
In the wake of a report that a man in Hong Kong has been infected with a second strain of coronavirus after already having the virus, Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Institute, tells TODAY that “the good news here is that it looks like it happens pretty frequently.” He adds: “My...


Great news:

From my darling friends at LSPCA: Transporting Animals In Advance of Hurricane Laura
444 Animals Still In Our Care

YOUTUBE.COM
Please help us by making a donation at www.la-spca.org/hurricanes

Please do not forget your beloved pets:

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swirl news
Sommelier Michelle Gueydan is kicking things up a notch by partnering with other local Chefs/Restaurateurs/Caterers to offer unique food and wine pairing each and every week! For this coming week, Wednesday, August 26th the featured Restaurant is Swirl's long time neighbor and partner for many fantastic events, Café Degas, which, at 34 years old, is the longest-running French Bistro in New Orleans. Owner Jacques Soulas will join Michelle virtually with this 4-cours...

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Not to be missed:

WWOZ.ORG
On Thursday, September 3rd, WWOZ will host our annual GROOVE GALA, and you are cordially invited! This is not your average gala! 6pm CT - Zoom Patron Party w/ Groove Gala performers (anchor link to ticket page) 7pm CT - Virtual Groove Gala

Luncheon at Ralph's on the Park with old friends and new friends.

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AS Queen Yolanda de Aregon 2020, I command your presence at Joan of Art Show opens Sept. 5 at Ariodante Gallery
Joan of Art judges selections announced!
Show opens Sept. 5 at Ariodante Gallery
Winners will be displayed and sold at Ariodante Gallery during the month of September, starting with a socially distant daylong Opening Day reception on Saturday, September 5th. Limited numbers of people will be allowed in the gallery at a time and the gallery will be open from 9:30 a...

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Last week, I finally was able to get into one of the Wine Tastings At Martin wine cellar. Along with friends we were able to enjoy Double-Blind Rhône Grape Tasting in a brief moment of “normalcy .”

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Memories of WWOZ Groove Gala 2019
On September 6, award-winning radio station WWOZ held its inaugural Groove Gala. The event was a celebration of Louisiana music—complete with traditional and contemporary jazz, blues and gospel ,The spectacular Sold-Out WWOZ Groove Gala at Tableau/ Le Petit Theatre on September 5th, was indeed not your typical Gala. It featured
Live Music on the three fest stages around Tableau from 6 pm- The Groove Gala featured Irma Thomas, Lena Prima, A...

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