I moved to New Orleans last year, sight unseen. I rented my house from an ad on the Tulane housing website, simply hoping it would work out. Continue reading
Month: July 2008
Thunderstorms in Uptown
My dear friend S. is leaving in the morning, and I am so very sad. S. is the kind of friend you think only people on TV get to have–you know, the kind who see the world just as you do, except when they don’t, in which case they let you see something entirely differently. Now that is a gift. Continue reading
Potholes on Prytania
I had a long bike ride planned for today, but you know what they say about best-laid plans. The weather is not cooperating with my desire to ride my bike and stay relatively dry. Continue reading
I Interrupt This Blog For An Important Announcement
Inspired by Amsterdamize and some others, I have started shooting short films from the handlebars of my bicycle. These can be found at my new blog. Hope to see you there!
The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion on St. Charles
After taking the day off from riding yesterday (I was sore from chasing the streetcar up St. Charles the previous evening), I was itching to get on the bike today. Continue reading
Public Art at Lafayette Square
I was a bit out of sorts today, so rather than just ride my bike to and from a work meeting, I decided to ride down to the Marigny for reading and coffee at Cafe Flora in the evening. Continue reading
Sunday on Bourbon Street
I had a truly lovely day today; surprisingly, I had it in a car. A convertible, that is. A. was kind enough to drive us several hours south to Avery Island, Louisiana, and the rush of wind far exceeded any I am able to work up on my bicycle. Continue reading
Frogs in the Gutter on Annunciation
Sometimes New Orleans feels like a city with urban problems of population and planning. Other times it feels like a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business and you see the same people over and over again, even if in different contexts. Continue reading
St. Claude Bike Lane
Today I went for a long bike ride, stopping along the way to get some reading done. It was hot and I was in the mood for an afternoon beer, but on my way to Mimi’s in the Marigny, I ran into the new and much hyped bike lane on St. Claude. Continue reading
Color Wars at the Reilly Center
I hopped out of bed this morning, excited about my afternoon trip to the shooting range with A. I’ve never shot a gun before, and I was feeling simultaneously excited, scared and disgusted about the outing. Continue reading
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today 