mardi hardi

 These pictures were taken five years ago in New Orleans, when I was hosted by my cousin Glenn and family who spent most of the time dressed as bananas. I was a cow. Specifically, a Holstein. I can't believe they do this every year. But today is Ash Wednesday, and it's over.

Top bananas Glenn and Michael

Aging but not invisible

This krewe distributes toilet paper.

Some people don't like Mardi Gras

Some like Mardi Gras too much