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Beer Slang

When beer became legal in New Orleans on April 13, 1933 after thirteen years of living an outlaw existence, the New Orleans States ran an article to instruct beer-loving consumers on proper beer lingo. Forgotten Words Are Back With New … Continue reading

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Prohibition Article

I just finished my 4000 word article on Prohibition for the fall issue of Louisiana Cultural Vistas Magazine. I don’t think I have ever labored over words more, or cut, added, cut, added, cut – so much in my life. … Continue reading

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