Delicate, bright pink tree seeds hang down from the top as a car passes underneath

Outside, again.

A snail with a golden shell, on wet asphalt

I went outside.

Where to Find the Best Gumbo in Louisiana Sure, you can get the Cajun and Creole soup pretty much anywhere in the country. But the Gumbo Belt has the best.

Don't bother wearing a belt if you're gonna take a gumbo tour like this.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...

Meet the 'Dirty 15' countries that could be hit hardest by Trump's tariffs Trump has pointed to America's trade deficits as he argues that virtually all trading partners are "taking advantage" of the U.S.

Need an explainer for all the tariff news we're expecting on Wednesday? @kevinbreuninger.bsky.social has us covered: www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/t...

Excellent start! ❤️

Column | Red beans and memories: New Orleans honors a beloved cook, lost too soon Hundreds gathered in New Orleans to remember Paul “Pableaux” Johnson for his Monday red-beans dinners, photography, community building and friendship.

The outflow of love for Pableaux Johnson continues to warm my heart.

www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/03...

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

The Trump administration terminates funding for polio, HIV, malaria and nutrition programs around the world.

“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the programs to count the dead are cut.”

White and rust Brittany Spaniel mix lounging in the late afternoon sunlight

Lady Bird, doing her best Mufasa

Smart to kick off the SNL50 with Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter! Captures the breadth of the show’s run…

Happy discount chocolate day to all who celebrate!

Tulips!

White House blocks AP from event for using 'Gulf of Mexico' The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social

Celebrating Gumbo Doodle - Google Doodles Learn more about the creation of Celebrating Gumbo Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

Snow, sleet and hail coming down outside.... Google just read my mind.

Welcome, February!

Happy Apple earnings day! @foimbert.cnbc.com and I love this tradition

Pableaux Johnson, the Heart of New Orleans Hospitality, Dies at 59 As a photographer, cook and writer, he united communities through shared meals, vivid storytelling and a deep love of the city’s traditions.

This is like the seventh obituary I've read about Pableaux, and they are all so filled with joy over the life he lived.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/d...

Glowing red sign reads “On Air.” It sits on a table, below a house window showing a frosty sunrise.

Let’s go, Monday!!

Beloved New Orleans photographer, foodie Pableaux Johnson dies after collapse at second line He brought the tradition of Monday and red beans and rice to homes across the U.S. "This is like everybody’s loss in New Orleans," New York Times journalist Brett Anderson said of Johnson. "He touch...

So sad to hear about Pableaux Johnson’s passing in New Orleans.

www.nola.com/news/pableau...

True dat

Yesssss

And then Baby Boom, because Prime has my number.

I just made my kids watch Made in Heaven with me.

No regrets.

Finally did the Wicked movie Peloton ride at the gym. Great fun, but a little awkward with the crying at the end.

Small brown dog sitting primly on a bench, looking out the window.

When only one dog goes to the vet for a checkup

My favorite hot sauces:
1. Crystal
2. Frank's Red Hot
3. That sweet sriracha knockoff we bought at 99 Ranch

(That's it, because I'm a weenie with spice. But I do like chili crunch, too, if that counts.)

As Styrofoam continues to get banned, maybe restaurants like Sonic (Route 64 Cherry Limeade 🍒!) should partner with Stanley or Yeti to sell logo cups and just sell slightly discounted refills in the drive-thru. They could pour the fresh drinks at the car window.

Eggnog in my coffee and a Fed decision. Let’s go, Wednesday!

A blue cake with white writing spelling out “What’s poppin?” There are lots of fun snapshots of Todd perched on popsicle sticks on the cake.

We will miss dear @toddhaselton.bsky.social at CNBC…. Knock em dead, friend!

I turned off autocorrect on my phone because I was irked at how many times it changes name spellings to be wrong. But now I can see how many apostrophes and capitalizations it was adding. We'll see how long I last...

Yep. BlueSky’s version of verification

Adorable Brittany Spaniel mix stretched out on a bench by the heater, while the muscular, blonde Pitty Mix lazily leans on the bench, looking out of a smudgy window.

Even the watchdog is drowsy this morning.