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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 →

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Bear Statue In Uptown

After retrieving my bicycle from last night’s hijinx, I groggily rode home and then to an appointment.  I was in no place to ride, honestly, but I have reached the point where it doesn’t even occur to me to take my car unless I’m making an airport run.  Continue reading →

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The Mississippi River at Woldenberg Park

Tropical Storm Edouard formed in the Gulf yesterday.  It was never on a route to hit New Orleans, but we all still watched, carefully.  Continue reading →

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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 →

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FEMA Trailer Park/Park on Laurel

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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!

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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 →

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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 →