Our morning activity today was another long bike ride. I’ve discovered a long, straight, mostly flat path along the mighty Mississip, and I rode along it for a handful of…
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, Jack goes to the nearby Children’s Hospital for his half hour speech therapy session. Incidentally, if you ever want to feel blue, hang out for…
In brief: Swifty McSwifterson, aka our son Jack, zoomed into the world at 8:10AM this morning. Today is also my brother’s birthday! As I am a bit busy admiring…
Notes from the Tulane Book Fest – Anne Applebaum Sarah Broom & Tracy K. Smith Excerpt from “I will tell you the truth about this, I will tell you all about it” by…
We are planting trees in an underserved area of the city today – Craiggy and I. I am trying to volunteer on a community project twice a quarter this year – up from…
Last night a frigid wind blew into New Orleans. It rattled the windows, mercilessly sporadic, and I barely slept. We live in a camelback in New Orleans and the entire front bit of…
Small things that bring me joy: Part One Part Two 8. The words “Book Fest.” Tulane has a Book Fest every year, a legit gathering of major authors. Totally free for everyone. I…