Ash Wednesday

Ash on your forehead and green in your pot

When Lent begins in Louisiana, as it does today, along with St. Valenine’s, there are special things to do.

You may pull into a “drive-thru Ash” kiosk where the local priest will anoint your forehead. If you come to my house, I’ll do the same.

Now is your time to cleanse and reflect, eh? To meditate on sacrifice.

But what to eat?

It is time to make the …