Last night, I attended the annual Mardi Gras party hosted by actor Nick Ballard and his lovely, expectant wife, Natalie.

It's always a good time at the party, because I get to meet some new, cool folks.

I met another cat from Indianapolis. Mr. Andre Hall.

He told me he graduated from Broad Ripple High School, which is closing as a high school soon. He also said he attended my alma mater, John Marshall High School, but after it had been transformed into a middle school. It, too, is closing.

He also said he attended Purdue University for two or three years, then broke out to begin an acting career. His stint on Tyler Perry's Love They Neighbor is where I first saw him, but I didn't realize that 'til I just looked him up.



I also talked to another of Tyler's actors. Gavin Houston. He's one of the stars of Tyler Perry's The Haves And The Have Nots.

He and his wife girlfriend significant other were great! I really sensed how much of a team they are together. And in this town, especially, all of us need such an ally. See an interview with him HERE.

Next year, I think I'll just have to check out the real Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Nick makes the event sound like one helluva great time, filled with great food and drink (the Hurricane)!

Yep, I'm there!