Y'all want a good time-waster? Go to www.82-0.com and try to build a starting 5 that could go undefeated in an NBA season. Thanks to @derekamaya.bsky.social for the recommendation.

Sports. Not fun.

HAVERTZ!!!!!!!!!

I have one film in mind, but I’ll save that one for a rainy day. So I’ll say The Shape of Water

Sometimes I love the internet. But get off that Duolingo Timmy.

The unspeakable things I would do to ensure Pelicans fans can experience what Knicks fans experienced last night …

Lights at poydras and Claiborne out, naturally

I’m single and without any responsibilities. I don’t know how y’all with families manage your time and look like you have it all together. Because I feel like I can’t catch up most of the time.

Unfortunately sports has taken a step back because of my Spanish. But today is a beautiful day to be an Arsenal fan. #COYG

Was today years old when I found out the instrumentals for “All Star” by Smash Mouth was made entirely out of samples.

Me back in that humid heat after spending a week in that desert heat.

Save the best for last. Circus Circus. This place rules!

Two hangovers because of dehydration from the insane heat, left my phone in Uber, lost $10 gambling. Vegas baby.

😡😠

Hey I know this guy!

Where am I again?

Was always told Vegas heat was better than New Orleans heat. And I gotta say … They were supremely wrong. 🥵🔥

Heavy New Orleans/Louisiana influence in Vegas. I’ve seen at least like 20 Popeyes/Canes since I’ve been here.

Las Vegas - 1 Derek - 0 But at least I got to sweat it out in the desert. 🏜️🌵

Flight to Vegas mood

On this day in 1938. Louis Armstrong recorded “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Vegas mood Trying to convince my friend I’m visiting to reenact the greatest scene in cinema history. This is not up for debate.

Any recs for Las Vegas for first time visitors?

We used to be a proper society

I have indigestion

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La Colombiana I have been talking to requested an English-Spanish lesson while we drink Fernet. Wish me luck boys.

Yet again, we, Louisiana, are the weathervane on this one. So glad Mother Jones has been covering this. Here's some of my reporting from earlier this year, that includes the lawsuit and a study showing 10 states tried to copy Louisiana's law last year. thelensnola.org/2026/01/14/l...

Me at 70 years old in New Orleans refusing to leave because the rest of the world scares me and I love this place too much.

Happy 504 Day!

None of the right wing media turning on Trump feels genuine. Feels more like preparing for the post Trump void. Who wants to bet JD starts turning on him after midterms in preparation for his presidential run?

Rewatched the pilot episode of Mr. Robot and man that show does not get enough credit. To be fair there were a lot of bangers playing at the same time, but it honestly holds up better than most of them. Highly recommend watching with the times we’re in.

New Orleans is ALWAYS featured on Jeopardy

Young Derek on this day in 2007

When I die, spread my ashes at the hologram Stevie Nicks golden hour set at Jazz Fest.

Back from my Lenten hiatus with this banger: I find it quaint and endearing when people use turn signals.

Get the word out. We back festin baby.

The Meters FTW

Jack Thornell passed away today in Metairie. You have almost certainly seen his work. RIP to one of the great ones.

Mood. Photo credit: @nolafredo.bsky.social

It’s Golden Hour Jazz Fest. My second favorite time of New Orleans.

I have seen Cowboy Mouth far too many times. And yet. Not enough.

If you’re thinking about sneaking alcohol in this year at Jazz Fest, don’t. They’re CRAZY checking bags this year.

Happy Jazz Fest to all who celebrate

This is terrifying.

New Orleans is not a real place.

There are a TON of people in the Quarter for FQF. It’s insane.