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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen)

@coldbean.bsky.social
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Zine maker, booty shaker, nap whisperer, camp director, dog freak, gen X geek, patriarchy hexer, shrimper’s daughter, mother of metal, organizer of organizers. New Orleans. UU. Unschooler. She/her.

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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good morning! Arriving sweaty from the ferry to the Bunny Matthews book event and the person next to me as I searched for iced coffee complimented me on my costume. I’m not wearing a costume.
Cover of a program for the Bunny Matthews exhibit at the historic New Orleans collection, showing Vic & Natly eating crawfish by the water in the moonlight
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This family is within $100 of their goal to avoid eviction #NOLAmeltsICE #AbolishICE
Donate to help a New Orleans mom avoid eviction 
Venmo Benita-Cruz
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It’s my last night up north for the season 😢😢😢
Screenshot from weather app showing 20 degree difference between Conway, Massachusetts and New Orleans
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
My mission for today: eat peaches
Bowl of over ripe peaches with a sign urging folks to eat them
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Post you from a different era in your life
Coleen, a white woman with pale skin and curly dark hair, at twenty years old in 1989, wearing a black leather jacket and sticking out her tongue while pulling her mouth open with her index fingers.
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
From the Harry Tompson Center instagram: Rosenwald Rec Center is open for Tropical Storm Bertha, beginning Tuesday evening at 7, through Thursday morning. Indoor space to stay and sleep during the storm. 1120 S Broad Street in New Orleans #NOLAsky #NOLAtwitter #Bertha
From the Harry Tompson Center instagram:
Rosenwald Rec Center is open for Tropical Storm Bertha, beginning Tuesday evening at 7, through Thursday morning. Indoor space to stay and sleep during the storm.
1120 S Broad Street in New Orleans
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY Don’t miss the annual event where very young people teach us the true meaning of punk. Summer Rock Camper Showcase 3pm at Cafe Istanbul Suggested donation $10-20 Amazing music & extremely cute merch!
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
Don’t miss the annual event where very young people teach us the true meaning of punk.
Summer Rock Camper Showcase
3pm at Cafe Istanbul 
Suggested donation $10-20
Amazing music & extremely cute merch!
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Post a random picture or else…
The bulletin board corner at St. Coffee, including a mannequin wearing an Endymion hat and a shirt that reads “support trans & queer youth.”
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Listen, New Orleans, if you don’t have a migraine, you’d better go to this Pixies cover show tonight at Gasa Gasa to celebrate your good fortune
Pixies cover show at Gasa Gasa Wednesday June 24
7pm
All ages
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I volunteer at rock camp in New Orleans every year because it’s good for my mental health, offers me fresh insights, and allows me to spend time in a radically pro youth pro trans counter oppressive space! You might love it, too! Check it out: girlsrockneworleans.org/volunteer/
I volunteer at rock camp in New Orleans every year because it’s good for my mental health, offers me fresh insights, and allows me to spend time in a radically pro youth pro trans counter oppressive space! You might love it, too! Check it out:
https://girlsrockneworleans.org/volunteer/
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Wednesday evening at First Grace, community meal at 6pm, free free free #NOLAsky
Free meal every second Wednesday of the month at 6pm
First Grace UMC at Canal & Norm Francis
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I finally made it to Lagniappe Bakehouse today and wowwwww, do yourself a favor! That fig leaf cream top cold brew had me flyinnnnnnnng.
Coffee & drinks menu at Lagniappe Bakehouse in New Orleans
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
But tomorrow (Saturday), I’ll be eating crawfish with Wingnuts (migraine willing) 🦞👙🦩🧜🏾🍹🐓🏝️🌞🤼‍♀️🪎🦞 #NOLAsky
Wingnuts Wildnight Fund
Semi-annual pool party & crawfish boil
Saturday May 23
1 - 7 PM
3139 Burgundy 
$5 entry, $15 plates
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
If I were going out tonight, this is where I’d go: Fundraiser for Trans/Queer Youth Friday May 22 Doors at 6, show at 7 at the Fred Hampton Free Store 5532 St. Claude $10 suggested donation #NOLAsky
Fundraiser for Trans/Queer Youth 
Friday May 22
Doors at 6, show at 7
at the Fred Hampton Free Store 
5532 St. Claude
$10 suggested donation
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Alas, migraine is keeping me home from church. Please enjoy this magnolia that I would have brought to the flower communion service this morning.
Magnolia blossom in a glass on a cluttered kitchen table
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Just signed the recall Jeff Landry petition in Algiers! They’re here til 5.
Jeff KKK Landry RecallLouisiana deserves better schedule for recall petition 
Louisianadeservesbetter.comJeff Landry recall petition at 
Gwangi & Hollywood Community Center in Algiers 
Monday & Wednesday 
8-5
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Do you know about RUBARB? It’s an awesome bike-centric after school program that grew out of the “common ground kids & community” project in the immediate post-Katrina era. Still going strong 20 years on! And they’re throwing a beautiful birthday party tonight at CANOA! 7-10pm, $10, kids free!
RUBARB 20th Anniversary Celebration 
Saturday May 9 at CANOA 
4210 St. Claude 
$10 donation/kids free
Music 
Puppet Show
Auction 
Joy
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Another Friday night on planet migraine for me, but I highly recommend these events for a powerful New Orleans evening
Molly Crabapple in conversation with Kali Akuno at the John Thompson Legacy Center 
6pm Friday May 8
tincture.com/LaborBundTrystereo 15th Anniversary party 
at Siberia
9pm Friday May 8
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Weather forecast is beautiful for the strike line crawfish boil tomorrow🦞🦞🦞
New Orleans UMC nurses strike 
Saturday strike line events 
7am - 1pm kids activities 
4 - 7 crawfish boil
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Shaping up to be a total worker power weekend. I’m aiming for the Saturday afternoon nurse’s strike crawfish boil.
Nurses on strike at UMC May 1, 2, and 4. Corner of Canal & S Galvez, 7am-1pm and 4-7pm. Crawfish boil Saturday afternoon!May Day rally and march with Union Migrante 
5:30pm Basin & Continue
7pm City HallFRSO workers day barbecue 
Sunday, May 3
5pm
Reunion Shelter in City Park
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Friends, I’m helping to raise rent money for an undocumented New Orleans mom of two whose partner was deported. Goal $1,000 by May 1. Venmo @mustbefunny I personally vouch for this family. #NOLAmeltsICE #AbolishICE
Raising rent money for an undocumented mom of two whose partner was deported. Goal $1,000 by May 1. 
Venmo @mustbefunny
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Free from migraine today! Got a lot of work done on the resource guide update! Whoop whoop!
Animated version of Coleen swinging from a chandelier
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We’re having our second community resource guide call-a-thon this Tuesday, 10-4 at the @imaginewaterworks.org farm. Join us if you can! For as much of the day as you want. Checking our listings for accuracy is what makes the resource guide awesome! There’s also plenty of farm work to do.
We’re having our second community resource guide call-a-thon this Tuesday, 10-4 at the Imagination Farm at 2718 Painters Street.
Join us if you can! For as much of the day as you want. Checking our listings for accuracy is what makes the resource guide awesome! There’s also plenty of farm work to do.We’re having our second community resource guide call-a-thon this Tuesday, 10-4 at the Imagination Farm at 2718 Painters Street.
Join us if you can! For as much of the day as you want. Checking our listings for accuracy is what makes the resource guide awesome! There’s also plenty of farm work to do.We’re having our second community resource guide call-a-thon this Tuesday, 10-4 at the Imagination Farm at 2718 Painters Street.
Join us if you can! For as much of the day as you want. Checking our listings for accuracy is what makes the resource guide awesome! There’s also plenty of farm work to do.Coleen holding a copy of the New Orleans Community Resource Guide
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Realizing I forgot to post this here: this Friday, the 10th, is the resource guide call-a-thon, from 10-4 at the @imaginewaterworks.org Imagination Farm! Come for as much of the day as you like, we appreciate any& all help with keeping the resource guide accurate & awesome. Plus, we have chickens.
New Orleans Community Resource Guide Call-a-Thon
Friday, April 10
10 til 4
at the Imagination Farm 
2718 Painters Street
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Yeah but listen, people of New Orleans got some great news today: Dates & location announced for summer rock camp!
Summer Rock Camp
July 1-4 Teen Mentor Camp
July 8-11 Summer Rock Camp
Held at KidSmart 2533 Columbus Street

Apply at girlsrockneworleans.org starting April 16
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
My mom sent me the medieval murder rabbits this morning, but this evening she sent me the Prince of Peeps #balance
Prince of Peeps
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I don’t know, I think the medieval murder rabbits are strong contenders
Medieval murder rabbits
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Finding out was too much for me with a migraine, so I just went to my friend’s diner for a relatively fancy plate and a tall root beer to soothe my brain.
Diner table with two fried fish plates
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Zephyrs baseball team mascots are a straight nutria couple
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Here’s grown up Sally
Medium sized brown dog with her tongue out
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This is my father with the litter of puppies he found abandoned in the woods three years ago. The one he’s holding up was adopted by my son and is a happy, thriving weirdo named Sally.
An elderly white man with glasses holds up a brown puppy while two more puppies crawl in his lap.
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Good morning! Everything is everything everywhere all at once and part of that is that it’s time to register for the rad UU summer camp that I direct. Tell your New Orleans people with kids to reach out! We’re easy to find on instagram or you can just email CampHeartWings@gmail🦉🦉🦉#UUcamp
Registration is open for Camp HeartWings
July 20-31
for ages 6-13
at First Grace UMC in New Orleans
CampHeartWings@gmail.com
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Listen, the resource guide is only awesome bc we update it regularly, and we can only update it regularly with the help of a whole bunch of y’all. We’re starting the update calls on Friday, March 27. We’ll be at it from 10-4, at beautiful @imaginewaterworks.org RSVP: bit . ly/ callathonrsvp
Listen, the resource guide is only awesome because we update it regularly, and we can only update it regularly with the help of a whole bunch of y’all.
This spring, we’re starting the update calls on Friday, March 27. We’ll be at it from 10-4, at the beautiful @imaginewaterworks Imagination Farm. Join us!
RSVP:  
bit . ly/ callathonrsvpCover of the New Orleans Community Resource Guide for Resistance & Renewal
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Another way to support New Orleans families dealing with ICE violence is to eat, drink, and dance at Tigermen Den this Sunday, March 8, from 11-2. #AbolishICE #NOLAmeltsICE
Cajun Brunch & Dance at Tigermen Den Sunday March 8 from 11-2 at 3113 Royal Street 
Proceeds support local families impacted by ICE
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I’m reaching out again to ask for support for New Orleans immigrant families. We’re seeking $3,000 to keep these two families housed. #AbolishICE #NOLAsky
Rent relief for two undocumented mothers at risk of eviction. Venmo funds to @ntm504
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The First 72! They provide much needed support for formerly incarcerated folks, and the fish is delicious.
First 72 Plus Fish Fry every Friday until 3/28
11-3
2915 Perdido Street 
$15 a plate
Venmo @first72plus
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I really hope you’ll join us Monday for this gorgeous Lundi Gras parade with Krewe of Zeitoun💜💛💚#FreePalestine #FuckICE
Krewe of Zeitoun Lundi Gras Parade Monday noon
700 Homer Plessy Way
Wear gold & green
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Tonight following Krewe du Vieux, stick around for the Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts wrestling at 8pm at Franklin & N Ranpart & beyond. Sadly, this particular wingnut is in bed with a migraine, unfit for the ring.
Tonight following Krewe du Vieux, stick around for the Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts wrestling at 8pm at Franklin & N Ranpart & beyond.Tonight following Krewe du Vieux, stick around for the Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts wrestling at 8pm at Franklin & N Ranpart & beyond.
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
RIGHT NOW (Wednesday 8til12) Special Skate Night Funraiser at the Fred Hampton Free Store with live music & DJs All proceeds go towards baby supplies for families impacted by ICE Sliding scale $5-20 #AbolishICE #NOLAsky
RIGHT NOW (Wednesday 8til12)
Special Skate Night Funraiser
at the Fred Hampton Free Store
with live music & DJs
All proceeds go towards baby supplies for families impacted by ICE
Sliding scale $5-20
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
King Cake raffle to support southeast dignity not detention coalition! $5 a ticket via Venmo to sedndco with “cake raffle” and your instagram handle (or other contact info) in the description. #NOLAsky #fuckICE
King Cake raffle to support southeast dignity not detention coalition! $5 a ticket via Venmo to sedndco with “cake raffle” and your instagram handle (or other contact info) in the description.
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Just hunkered down with my two best friends
Coleen’s hand holding a jar of Vick’s vaporub next to Stella, a black lab-basset hound pup
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
🎶just another new moon migraine🎶
Stella the dog staying warm with bedcovers and a space heater while the unseen human looks at their datebook
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I’ll be at the New Orleans Community Organizing Fair Sunday, slinging resource guides with @imaginewaterworks.org from 2:30-5:30, come through! There’s good stuff all day, 11-9, with childcare, masks, speakers, workshops, everything, everyone, etc etc etc, at the Broadside
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair
Sunday January 11
11-9
at the Broadside New Orleans Community Organizing Fair
Sunday January 11
11-9
at the Broadside New Orleans Community Organizing Fair
Sunday January 11
11-9
at the Broadside Coleen holding a copy of the New Orleans Community Resource Guide for Resistance and Renewal
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I miss long road trips. I hope I get a few more.
Map showing which US states I’ve lived in, stayed in, visited, stopped in, passed through, or never been to.
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Happy 12th Night everybody! Fuckin migraine is keeping me home, but my spirit will be dancing in the streets tonight! Free Palestine, fuck ICE, and joyous Carnival to all! See you in the streets sometime soon💜💛💚
Procession for Palestine and Collective Liberation 
with NOLA Musicians for Palestine 
Tuesday January 6
Gather at 6, roll at 7
Across from Jackson Square
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I have been enjoying the king cake countdown posts on the NOLA prepared instagram. I don’t even like most king cake that much, but I love the ceremony around seasonal foods. That’s what sort of goober I am.
“The fledglings leave the nest in four more days”
With an image of king cake hatching from an egg in a nest Fisherfolk pulling up a net full of king cakes on the deck of a fishing boat
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
But do you know about the org fair?
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair
Sunday, January 11
11-9 (tabling 11-6)
at the Broadside
600 N Broad
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Loglady Marmalade (Coleen) @coldbean.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Two mdium sized dogs enjoying Finding Mr. Christmas on tv
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