My Great Aunt
by angeliska on April 12, 2006
Jessie Polacheck Sheridan September 14, 1923 – November 4, 2005 This weekend I traveled to Chicago with my Grandfather for my Great-Aunt Jessie’s memorial service, which was, without question, the most incredible memorial I have ever witnessed. I have found (…)
Who are the Mardi Gras Indians?
by angeliska on April 5, 2006
I recently became aware that many people I’ve met here have never heard of the Mardi Gras Indians. Blank stares and misconceptions run rampant when the subject comes up, sadly – as this is a major part of New Orleans (…)