Bigezbear

Sunset, Two Views

2009-07-15T09:29:00.002-05:00

It's a Lovely Evening

2009-07-14T19:59:00.005-05:00

I spent a few hours at City Park a week-and-a-half ago. I took some photos. Wow, who would have guessed that I would publish them here?I'm such an open book.I also have a couple of photos of oak trees with Spanish moss hanging from their branches. I wish they were better photos, but that may not matter, since it is more important that moss continues to grow in Louisiana.C'est la guerre!

The Hole Down Which I Toppled

2009-07-14T15:23:00.004-05:00

Finally, yesterday, I managed to grab hold of my courage with both hands and make my way back to the site where I had tripped and smashed my face against the concrete on the evening of the Fourth of July. Behold the clutter of cracks that ensnared my feet and held them fast as I plummeted to the earth.This morning, I met my new dentist for the first of many prosperous visits. He was delighted to

Val Kilmer Had Breakfast Here Once

2009-07-14T15:11:00.002-05:00

Reserved Parking

2009-07-13T09:42:00.003-05:00

It really is a reserved parking spot. Le Richelieu Hotel keeps several slots available in Jimmy Cahn's open-air parking lot across the street from their own lot. This is the first slot.

Recovery in Progress

2009-07-13T09:24:00.005-05:00

I seem to be so disengaged from my life right now that I can barely conceive of anything of interest to write about. I'm not too concerned about this, and don't you be, because it's just part of the cycles I pass through. I suppose we all do.In the meantime, I'm rebuilding.

Making the Best of Things

2009-07-11T09:20:00.003-05:00

A friend (who does not live here) has inquired whether I intend to sue the City of New Orleans for the decrepitude of her sidewalks.Do you know how much it hurts to laugh so hard?Taking New Orleans to court is Sisyphean:You sue.You win.You wait.You die.Sometimes it's better to just accept your fate. Besides, at my age, it's time I get new teeth. I'd love some interchangeable bridges for, like,

The Lessons of Healing

2009-07-10T15:48:00.003-05:00

Mr. I. B. Self-Reliant here, checking in to see how the world's been doing since I stepped off of it for a few days to lick my wounds and tend to my pride.I finally heard from my doctor today and found that I have no broken bones. I guess that means I can go out dancing tonight. Oh, wait, scratch that. My million-dollar smile isn't worth two-bits right now. Gotta get that taken care of first.

An Observation on How Things Happen Nowadays

2009-07-07T10:05:00.002-05:00

One good thing about the Michael Jackson business (and it is a business): nothing bad will happen in the world today. It would never get on the news.

The Final Photo, Going Down

2009-07-06T08:44:00.002-05:00

It Was Inevitable

2009-07-05T05:26:00.006-05:00

It's something that is probably going to happen sooner or later to each of us here in New Orleans. The night is warm to the touch. There's a breeze caressing the Quarter. It's walking weather, so we're walking down the street, content, unaware of what's ahead.Then it happens.The foot catches in some crevice of the sidewalk, and we plummet.I fell last night. Face first. I saw the concrete as it

So I Ended Up with This Big Red Dot on My Nose

2009-07-04T06:50:00.011-05:00

It's a long story.Let's start at the beginning.I didn't intend to go play Ringo (don't call it "Bingo") at the Golden Lantern on Thursday night. The only reason I went was because Keith had told me the night before that he'd be there since Liz was leaving the next day to go to New York for the weekend. So it was Keith's fault I was there. Or maybe it was Liz's fault for leaving Keith with nothing

Old Glory

2009-07-04T05:22:00.002-05:00

Reflections

2009-07-03T19:22:00.002-05:00

Sidewalks, Part Two

2009-07-02T17:45:00.001-05:00

But Is It Art? #2

2009-07-02T09:55:00.001-05:00

But Is It Art? #1

2009-07-02T09:52:00.003-05:00

Sidewalks, Part One

2009-07-02T09:15:00.002-05:00

Self-Portrait in Cracked Concrete

2009-07-01T22:48:00.001-05:00

Birthdaze

2009-07-01T04:18:00.013-05:00

I'm awake. I'm back awake now. I just needed some rest.When did birthdays become marathon events, beginning days (why? to commemorate the onset of labor?) before the anniversary of the actual parturitional "pop" and lasting the presumed length of momma's confinement? Is this an individual thing? Brand new or old? Local or widespread? I mean, my friend Lester's been doing it for years, and I

'Kay, These Were Meant to Mean Something ...

2009-06-28T23:30:00.005-05:00

... But they had to sit waiting for so long, it's just right that I let them loose. Everything's caught up. All up to date. No more ideas hiding, no more photos waiting ... it is done.

It's Late - Let's Dump This Shit

2009-06-28T23:20:00.005-05:00

These are photos I've been holding on to ...Let 'em go now ...

Table Mat, Flat

2009-06-28T15:02:00.002-05:00

Table Mat with Cherry Tomatoes, Salted

2009-06-28T14:59:00.001-05:00

My World Keeps Getting Smaller and Smaller

2009-06-28T14:01:00.005-05:00

A linen table mat.A single shutter.Two Plumeria blossoms.