Weekend washout means going to see the 25th Anniversary screening of Legally Blonde! I’m looking forward to this as I haven’t seen it since 2001 and could use some endorphins. To quote Elle Woods: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.”

BABY YODA!!!

Happy birthday to the one and only Jackson Melancon! He’ll be spending pretty much the entirety of his birthday on airplanes, but it’s okay because the destination is a two week visit to Paris and Normandy. Couldn’t be prouder or love this dude more. Have a great trip, Jackson, and happy birthday!🎊

Jackson’s actual birthday is Sunday, but he’ll be on a plane bound for Paris that day (what a hard life!) so we did his birthday dinner tonight! Great meal and great company. Happy early birthday, Jack!!!🎊🎂🎉

Bachelor’s Degree ✅

It feels like he just started yesterday, but here we are having dinner in Shreveport the night before Jackson graduates from Centenary College. Tempus fugit.

It’s the last day of Jazz Fest! Which, of course, means seeing a double feature of Past Lives and Everything Everywhere All At Once!

Proud Dad Alert, Part 9,541: Extremely excited to announce that my son has been offered admission to Tulane University for Grad School, and…he has accepted the offer! So proud of you, Jackson! Also, ROLL WAVE!🌊

Success! Record Store Day, as always, was super fun. I’ve been up since 6:30 AM, so now it’s time for a well deserved nap. #rsd2026 @jpretus.bsky.social @rankingthebeatles.bsky.social

Guess who picked up a Bourbon Street gig tonight? Spoiler Alert: It’s me!

As these breaks always seem to, Spring Break went by TOO FAST! This time next month, Jackson will be GRADUATING from college. Where did the time go?!?!? Enjoy the rest of the semester, Jack!

Kept it mellow this Easter. Ate some Popeyes and played a bunch of trivia games. Perfect day if you ask me.

Good Friday? How about GREAT FRIDAY! Always a pleasure to catch up with two dudes I love a whole lot. Also, I’ve never been to Atchafalaya and I’m here to tell you it’s DELICIOUS.

The Super Mario Galaxy movie? At TEN PM? On a WEEKDAY? It’s a Me, Kylio!

Spring Break starts NOW!!! First, a quick stop at the Natchitoches Whataburger and then homeward.🍔

After seeing ten thousand movies at Canal Place for Oscar Season, it’s nice to be back at AMC for a good old fashioned blockbuster. Project Hail Mary, here we come!

OSCARS 2026! THIS IS OUR SUPER BOWL! #oscars

New episode out today! #67 Rock & Roll Music with @kyleplaysdrums.bsky.social out now!

A moment for my night loving soul on this, the worst day of the year. Farewell, 5:00 PM sunsets. I’ll miss you.

Me: “Ah, fresh sheets. Best feeling in the world.” My cat: “Mind if I throw up on the bed?”

Was so great having this dude back home for a bit. And now for long drive back. See you next month, Jackson!

One last movie with my number one guy before he heads back to college tomorrow!

Loved every bit of #RexComus on here tonight. It’s my favorite social media day of the year and tonight felt like old times for a few hours. Until next year!

HEAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDSSSS!!! RAPTURE!!! #RexComus

This whole Comus conversation… #RexComus

Not sure I’m digging Errol’s new “Big E” persona. #RexComus

Arthur Hardy! My band director! I spilled a glass of wine on my daughter’s lap getting up to tell him hello at a restaurant once! #RexComus

You can tell Errol had that “two courts” joke locked and loaded since this morning. #RexComus

“Some of our younger royals will be off to F&M’s after the ball.” LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. No shit. #RexComus

Everyone is clapping on a different beat. As a drummer, this is torture for me. #RexComus

“Some organizations are more public, some more private…” #RexComus

Such florid prose just to say “party at my place, brah!” #RexComus

Inclusion reference! #RexComus

We’ve entered the NOPD propaganda portion of the program. “Man, everything is AWESOME! No problems whatsoever!” #RexComus

“I’ll be on THE Bourbon Street.” Is this Ohio State? #RexComus

“The kids were living in New York and London, so I was surprised!” #RexComus

“It’s normal to want to throw your baby out the window…It’s NOT normal to do it.” #RexComus

Hearing “human traffickin’” said with a heavy y’at accent was…odd. #RexComus

“The mood is changing. Expect something to happen soon.” CRONKITE would envy such succinct oration. #RexComus

“Pro Bono POOblico” #RexComus

My man, you’re in the bowing line. PUT YOUR DAMN PHONE AWAY. #RexComus

Champagne and Moon Pie, eh? See you in the bathroom! #RexComus

“A wide variety of curtsies on offer” feels like every so pissy side eye. #RexComus

STAND UP AND GET CRUUUUUUUNK!!! #RexComus

This guy’s forehead is a fever dream. #RexComus

Wait…he was going to be a marine biologist until he saw TOP GUN?!?!? Amazing. #RexComus

Alabama?!? Girl, no. #RexComus

Wow. TCU has been climbing the maid rankings the last few years. #RexComus

Right out the gate with College of Charleston! Everybody drink! #RexComus

The gown doesn’t seem to be cooperating. #RexComus