Month: July 2008

by

Brooklyn and the Gowanus Canal

Today I took my first bike ride through Brooklyn.  I was nervous, riding a bike I’m not used to in a city I’ve never ridden in full of cars I don’t trust.  Continue reading →

by

Storms Brewing Over Freret

I left my house this afternoon without a plastic bag to protect my things, including an incredibly rare thing–a hardcover book–that didn’t fit in my bag.   This is never a good idea in New Orleans in the summertime.  Continue reading →

by

Egrets on the Mississippi River Levee

I treated myself to a ride along the Mississippi River levee today.  I love this ride because there are no cars so I can turn up my music–today, a jazz mix from WWOZ–and just book it.  Continue reading →

by

Haunted New Orleans

I had planned to take a long bike ride to City Park this afternoon, but those plans were shuttled by incredible rains that I just didn’t feel like braving. Continue reading →