Today was a beautiful day in New Orleans. The humidity was low, the temp was in the mid-80s, and the sun was shining. In spots. Fine, it was pretty overcast, but I’ll take what I can get. Continue reading
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The National Guard at Jackson Square
Today was my first full day back in New Orleans, and I spent much of it on N.’s bike, riding around to see what folks are up to. The rush of being back to the city and seeing it relatively unscathed is wearing off, and today I found myself feeling profoundly sad. Continue reading
Termite Tenting on Prytania
I am back on the bike after a long trip to Texas and a visit from a bike-less sister. I can’t believe how much it affected me to be off the bike. I haven’t felt quite right, and my timing has been off; it is as if I have been in the twilight zone. Continue reading
Third and Laurel
Last night’s bike ride exposed a few minor problems with my dear bicycle. N. came over this afternoon to help readjust the handlebars, fix the seat, and realign the back wheel after my silly fall the other day. Continue reading
Cafe du Monde
This past week was very, very challenging. A good friend of mine was going through a medical crisis and everything else took a back seat, including my daily bike rides. 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
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
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
Park Avenue and 35th Street
After getting some hard work done today, I rewarded myself with another ride around NYC. This time I went over the Manhattan Bridge–far less ped/bike friendly than the Brooklyn or Williamsburg bridges, but emptier for that, and I enjoyed the solitude. Continue reading
A Fire Hydrant on Constance Street
I ride my bike past this fire hydrant almost every day and finally stopped to take a picture of it this afternoon. Continue reading
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today 