Thanks to random Facebook status postings, I recently (9:15 PM) realized that today is Mardi Gras.
What the hell?!?
It was always easy to know when Mardi Gras was approaching in college. For three years, I roomed with a Catholic from New Orleans, and we all know what Mardi Gras means to them. Out would come the cans of red beans specially sent up for the occasion, and we would drool over King Cakes we'd had in the past. Then she'd do something silly the next day, like give up all sweets and soft drinks. Lent, I suppose.
Well, to everyone back in the States who actually knew what today was, happy Mardi Gras! Edinburgh, you need to get on the ball. It's not really Mardi Gras if no one even offers you beads.
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