Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

Hello once again, mes amis.  I hope that the recent spate of cold weather has not dampened your spirits on Fat Tuesday.   Although I myself am rather one to purse my indulgences with dispatch, there is something to be said for alternating between feast and famine, if only to have more respect for the later and thankfulness for the former.  I would love to continue, dear reader, in the prolix way that you no doubt have come to love, but alas, a mild case of mid-winter illness had made me unfit for both writing and enjoying a proper Mardi Gras alike.  I would ask therefore, gentle reader, when you are out tonight that celebrating you raise a glass to your poor invalid correspondent.  Lest you think I come empty handed, here are some songs to help make your Mardi Gras party complete.