A few weeks ago, I took my son to Cabrini Park in the French Quarter. I paused at the front door as I checked the weather, as I always do, when I walked outside because weather apps are wrong a lot. My human barometer detected something looming in the distance. The air felt twitchy even… Read More
I must confess: Movie-going is not one of my favorite pastimes. I would much rather watch a movie at home, on my couch with my feet up, with a snuggly blanket and very cheap snacks, and not miss anything when I have to go pee, which I inevitably do. I understand the attraction of the gigantic… Read More
There’s a house a couple blocks away from mine with the most brilliant combination of colors–each intricate detail is painted the perfect, bold Caribbean color. I slow my roll every time I drive by it and have wanted to sneak a snap of it for a long time. Seriously, this house is probably in several… Read More
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about living in the country? Daily Roadkill? The Inspiring Scenery? Chewin’ Tabaccy? Well, one of the first things you probably notice when you get to the country is the fresh air. As it should be. I grew up in the country and, yes, I did… Read More
The juicing station behind the bar at Iris faces a wall of windows that peer out onto North Peters street, just in front of the Mississippi river. The windows are lightly covered in sheer white curtains that I gaze through as I stand mindlessly juicing orange after orange, taking care to juice the grapefruits last. I… Read More