Rhoda’s got a flat and I need a wrench to free her wheel, so Jack and I went looking for a hardware store. I headed down to the bike shop ISO tools and maybe a present or two; A. is in the market for a bike, so I rang her up and told her to meet me there for some test riding. Continue reading
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Ducks in Audubon Park
I rode to work today through Audubon Park. I don’t know why I resist the two block jog out of my way, but I’m glad I made it this morning. This park is so pretty, with its green grasses, giant oaks (though many have been felled by weather), algae-coated lake, and birds. Lots and lots of birds. Continue reading
One-Way Sign in Broadmoor
The weather is strangely cool in New Orleans today, which I like, and I enjoyed a non-task related ride around the Broadmoor neighborhood. This neighborhood took on a lot of water when the levees broke after Katrina, and much of it remains in disarray. Continue reading
Vacuum Cleaner on Decatur
It is a windy night as the outer bands of Ike run through New Orleans. My thoughts are with folks in Galveston and Houston and all along the Texas Gulf coast. I didn’t watch CNN during Gustav, but find myself riveted now that the the storm is not putting me in direct danger; it’s as if I can finally bear to look now that I’ve got a little distance. B Continue reading
Downed Tree on Calhoun
The air was surprisingly cool tonight in New Orleans as I rode my bike home from the gym and coffee with C. My ride to work this morning was hard, partly because I was tired but also because of the heat. Continue reading
The Superdome on Saints Opening Day
Yes, I am ready for some football. Saints football, especially. The NFL made much of getting the team back to the Superdome for the opening day, and, frankly, I’m glad they did. Continue reading
The Industrial Canal and St. Bernard Parish
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
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
Nighttime Ride In New Orleans
I’m home. I’m thrilled to be home and thrilled to have a home to be in. After all manner of pushing luggage and trees around I borrowed N.’s bike (mine’s still in the shop) and took a spin around town. Continue reading
UT-Austin, Waiting to Go Home
This past week has been incredibly strange, and I feel like I’m living in a middle space where time isn’t moving; the only thing moving is this storm. Gustav came ashore today, but I was in Texas. Continue reading
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today 