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Historic Second Baptist Church at Freret and Marengo

It was another beautiful clear day here in New Orleans, and another bike commute to and from Tulane. I’m leaving for the chilly climes of Massachusetts tomorrow, so I took some extra time to enjoy this sunny ride. I stopped on Freret and Marengo to snap this picture of the Historic Second Baptist Church. Continue reading →

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Unity Temple on St. Charles at Peniston

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. Continue reading →

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Church at Jackson and St. Charles

Church at Jackson and St. CharlesI’m continually struck by how quickly I adjust my sight and see only what I expect to see.  One of the reasons I do this blog is to force myself to look, really look, at what I pass as I ride my bicycle around town.  Being on a bicycle completely changes your relationship to the road, to your surrounding, to fellow travelers by foot, bike, motorcycle, car, horse-drawn carriage, bus, streetcar, and all the other ways we get around.  Continue reading →