If there is one thing I’m not, it’s religious. My dad is a non-practicing Muslim and I’m pretty sure my mom is Christian, but neither […]
Deference to the divine: Zion Lutheran Church
Shotgun dreams…
Ever since reading The House on First Street, I’ve been sorely reminded of something I lack…a house of my very own. Before I hit puberty […]
We all love you…
I love this house. Anyone who’s been to Tipitina’s or the Rouses on Tchoupitoulas Street would know it. Bright green, often projecting music and heavily […]
Trapped in Lafayette Cemetery #1
Several years ago, John’s mom Glenda drove down from Ponchatoula to visit with us for the day. Although she had lived almost her whole life […]
Luling Mansion: The three-sided Italianate
Last week, I drove too far past Cafe Degas on Esplanade and had to find a place to turn around. Things can get kind of […]
The abandoned house on Magazine Street
I’ve always been fascinated by the supernatural. Ghosts, spirits, and poltergeists became a small obsession of mine, especially when I was younger. Books relating “true” […]
It’s just got to be Wright! The Unity Temple on St. Charles Avenue
My best friend Chris bribed me with a double espresso from my favorite coffee shop on 2nd Avenue (in-house roasting!) and before I knew it, […]
Revelations at the Piazza d’Italia
Both locals and transplants alike are going to cringe en masse at what I am about to say, but since this is my blog, I […]