I was itching to ride my bike today in the lovely weather–overcast and a touch windy, humid and thick–and decided to head down to the CBD to run an errand or two. Continue reading
Month: June 2008
Samuel Square Playspot
Today was another bittersweet bike ride as I rode to my good friend S.’s house to help him move. I don’t want him leaving New Orleans, and will miss him terribly. Continue reading
Houses in Central City
I took a day off from riding my bike yesterday because my knees were begging me. Fine, I told them. Fine. Continue reading
Contemporary Sculpture in Uptown
Much of what I see riding around New Orleans is either decay and loss or ostentatious wealth and nostalgia for the Old South. Continue reading
House Raising in Central City
I got a lot of riding done in 95 degree heat today. It felt so, so good. I was jetting through Central City on my way down to the Marigny when I saw this lot, vacant except for these stilts upon which a house will hopefully soon be perched. Continue reading
Oak Tree in Uptown
I rode past this oak tree on my way back from the gymnasium this afternoon. I love the oak trees in this town. Continue reading
Borders on St. Charles
I rode my bike down to a new coffee shop in the Marigny this afternoon. On my way I passed this construction site on St. Charles and, I think, Louisiana. Continue reading
