Mardi Gras & Then Back to Work

Well, it's Mardi Gras time and we're putting it on. After this dose of much-needed New Orleans culture and tradition, we'll get back to planning our activities and support for New Orleans writers, and the New Orleans Writers Museum.

We want to recast and refocus our efforts after considering the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its threat to the New Orleans writing and artistic communities. Maybe the country, and the world, will be more giving to help us rebuild, if they know our heritage, aspirations, and plans.

- Robert Smallwood