Standing Ashtray on Tulane’s Academic Quad

You know what a long day of bike riding often gets me the next day? A tired day of lazy bike commuting and not much other riding, which is fine, but kind of hard to balance when the weather is just so perfect and the bike beckons, as always. But alas. I hopped on Rhoda this morning for a leisurely pedal to campus where I met up with campus guest Susan Stryker, who kindly agreed to visit my classes and dazzle us all with her proven wit and intelligence. Continue reading

Railroad Crossing at Royal and Press Streets

Railroad Crossing at Royal and PressThis picture captures, I think, the crazy sun of today.  It was absolutely beautiful, again.  And I was in the mood to celebrate outside, because today marks the third anniversary of quitting smoking.  Three years ago today I was a quivering mess, crying between mouthfuls of Fritos or M&Ms, not sure why I’d made the terrible decision to quit smoking, and feeling quite certain that I’d never be ok again.  Continue reading