Look at that sky–isn’t it beautiful? It wasn’t sunny today, but the overcast sky at dusk was it’s own sort of beauty, don’t you think? I spent my day writing and reading and then took Jack out for a long ride along Bayou St. John. I took this picture of the General Beauregard statue at the entrance to City Park at Esplanade right before setting off with the hopes of making it to UNO. It was such a nice evening for a ride–cool and breezy. Every time I looked behind me I saw my skirt blowing around in the wind, and I just love that feeling. But then the sun was down and the streetlights were off and my tiny headlight was doing the best it could, but it wasn’t enough to feel safe on the unpredictably rocky New Orleans streets. Continue reading
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Sunshine at Prytania and Peniston
It was downright beautiful in New Orleans today. And I mean beautiful. I put on a short skirt, heels, and my helmet and sped off to work feeling like a little girl with no responsibilities. At least, I felt like that until I got to the office and had to work. But the ride home was even nicer, because I’ve got tomorrow off and a whole world to bike through. I stopped to take this picture at the corner of Peniston and Prytania because it was exactly what a beautiful day here looks like to me. Continue reading
Fire Hydrant at St. Mary’s and Magazine
We’ve had some unseasonably cold weather lately, but today warmer temps were back, and I tossed on a skirt and a tank top and rode all over the neighborhood. It felt so, so good to be on my bike and breathing normally. Continue reading
Magnolia Tree at Octavia and Camp
I woke up this morning to the good news that antibiotics work. I feel so, so much better and got to ride my bike to work this afternoon. Today was cold, by New Orleans standards anyway, and the ride was brisk. Continue reading
Christmas Palm at Chestnut and Delachaise
It is Christmas time in New Orleans, and everywhere else. I haven’t really felt much in the holiday mood lately. This is only my second Christmas here, and I’m just not used to the near-80 degree temps in December, though I enjoy them. Continue reading
Foggy Night at the Bridge Lounge
I took today off from work and rode my bike all over, reminding myself that I’m plenty good at riding. And not every car is out to get me. I started with a ride down to Surrey’s for a delightful brunch with N. and then headed down to the Quarter to find some holiday gifts at the Louisiana Music Factory. Continue reading
Snow Day
It has been downright cold lately, and wet and rainy. Riding my bike in the rain is a whole different thing when it’s cold out, and, frankly, something I’m not eager to do. This means, unfortunately, that my bike rides in the past week have been utility rides. To work and home again. Continue reading
Bike Rack at Race and Magazine
It’s getting rather nippy here in New Orleans. I know, I know, I’ve lost perspective since leaving the chilly climes of the Northeast many years ago. But cold is cold, and that’s what I was today. Continue reading
Tony at Tulane
I have been without my trusty digital camera for several days and it has been rough. I’ve been riding my bike around every day, unable to photodocument what I see! I finally lost it last night and went out to buy a new one. Of course, that meant I found my old one. Continue reading
Rain at Canal and Bourbon
I was all set to ride down to the Marigny for coffee and grading this afternoon when the rain started. I don’t normally like to start a ride in the rain (thanks for the tip, pops!), but I just couldn’t wait. Continue reading
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today 