Tomorrow March 4 is “Fat Tuesday” in many parts of the world, with celebrations including a series of big Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans, ending the last day before the beginning of The Lenten Season that leads up to Eastertide.

     For New York City, there is always room for Mardi Gras, however outside celebrations this year are muted a bit as the wicked weather calls the shots, with snow in the forecast as the ice box outside continues.
     But tradition cannot be ignored and with a full slate of air cargo events looming all during the month of March of 2014, we will declare a time-out and enjoy the music Tuesday, while singing right along to the words of a great jazz standard and a tune that Louis himself performs here just for you.
     “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?”
     Then on Ash Wednesday we will give thanks, and pray for better weather!
Geoffrey

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