Oyster reefs closed

All oyster reefs are closed until further notice, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources officials said Monday. The reefs closed over the weekend due to heavy rainfall and river stages exceeding management plan criteria.

Jingle, jangle, jingle

I’ve been on hold for 35 minutes – and counting – waiting to speak to a representative at my soon-to-be-former insurance company. They must be having their Christmas party today. Trying to keep the holiday spirit in spite of them. Trying real hard, Mr. Bingle.