A day late and a dollar short, as per usual but I wanted to post this excellent photo of a Mardi Gras Indian that I found on flickr. I still remember seeing a story on the Mardi Gras Indians on TV way way back in the 80s (maybe even the 70s -- it was this late night news magazine that Linda Ellerbee used to do). I'd never been anywhere near NO at that time and it would be years before I heard the Neville Brothers or Professor Longhair. What I mostly remember was being impressed by the dedication of those guys, working all year to make such elaborate costumes, doing their own sewing. Many similarities to the Mummers, who I encountered much later in my life.

I regret that I forgot last week that Fat Tuesday was upcoming. I should've spun some Wild Tchoupitoulas when I was on the air. I may have to next week, even though the moment has passed.