That’s right, it’s kind of cool in New Orleans today. You’d think it was icy outside, given the winter get ups I saw out there today. I liked biking home in the crisp air and sunshine, though. I stopped to take a picture of the Unity Temple on St. Charles and Peniston. The architecture in New Orleans is terrifically distinctive. When I first rode to town, that was the very first thing I noticed. The houses are so tall, so colorful, so ornate with their ironwork and carved overhangs (please fill in architectural language for me please). When a building doesn’t fit, it really stands out. Like this one. It looks like two spaceships have hovered their way down to earth, hiding themselves poorly behind the fence and the plants. It just seems like a different kind of building and a different kind of church. And perhaps it is. I’ve never been inside even though I’ve passed it literally hundreds of times. It usually escapes my notice, except when it doesn’t. And then I wonder what they’re doing in there. I zipped home and got off the bike. And stayed off. One of the troubles with pedal brakes (I know, I know, I need to get that hand brake!) is that abrupt stops can do a number on the quadriceps. I’m taking the Surly tomorrow, for sure.
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today 
Indeed, we always referred to that church as the “spaceship.” There’s another somewhat out-of-place church on St. Charles that was long ago converted into a residence. Can you find it? I’ll give you a hint. It’s on the river side. Another is on Jefferson Avenue near Newman.
Ooooh! Church scavenger hunt! I’ll let you know how it goes! BTW, are you hitting up any of Bike Bash this weekend? I’d love to actually *meet* you sometime!
There’s also a church-turned-house on lower Esplanade. It’s absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could see the inside.
Re: the braking issue, I cannot tell from the picture of Rhoda but most forks have a hole in the crown that allows for mounting a caliper brake. If one exists that could ease the use of your quads. A front rim brake is very effective as long as you do not try panic stops using only the front. If there is no mounting hole a good shop could drill one.
Good to hear you haven’t forgotten about the front rim brake.
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I’m on the case, Cleaver! On the case! Probably soonish!
Regarding the church rather than the bike, you can Google Unity Temple New Orleans and find out what they’re about which is pretty neat. Its discovering the divinity in ourselves as taught by our elder brother and way shower. I really enjoyed your post and all the comments.