Day 3

Apparently, in honor of the remarkable Bonnie Raitt- the lovely lady in red- I said screw the sunscreen! What a fantastic day- perfect end to the first weekend of Jazzfest. I am sore, stinky, and smiling!

Day 2

Much more laid back day at the Fest. Norah Jones was nice and mellow- really packed in the crowd. It was tough choosing- all starting at the same time- Norah Jones, Rod Stewart, and Ludacris. I have seen Rod Stewart in concert, so we decided to start w/ Norah and then ease on down to Luda. Turned out to be a great idea- heard her first three songs, and got to Congo Square just as Ludacris hit the stage. He tore it up- favorite of the day for sure! I can't wait to see the final tally- cause I am telling you- it was more packed than I have ever seen today!

Day 1

Um- yes- that is Lydia and I with Allen "I wrote motherfucking Lady Marmalade" Toussaint!! Met him at Jazzfest today and in that picture I am spanking him as I tell him that song blighted my youth!!! Loved him!!

Jazzfest Eve 2007

This time tomorrow I will be floating through Midcity- on my high from seeing Dr. John, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams, and Percy Sledge!!!! I must go roll joints!

Yummmm

Ok- so this is my new favorite wine- "Trixie's Secret" a yummmmmmmy rose from Kaz Vineyard & Winery. Another lagniappe from having friends go to Sonoma! The booze just keeps arriving at the office, and get this- they MAKE me open it at work!!! How sweet is that? Not to mention that the cute UPS guy is THIS close to taking me up on my offer. You see each time he drops off cases of wine, he says- looks like fun for you- have a great afternoon! Being as polite as I am, I turn and say "Looks like it could be fun for both of us hehe! You should stick around and help me put these away." He giggles as he walks off- but I am telling you- I can see his shit eating grin the minute he gets off the truck now and walks up to the door!!!

Oooh don't let me start loving myself!

Thanks to this man I can definitely say- "I've been to Paradise, AND I HAVE been to me"