This is the 4th time I’ve taken the train from New Orleans or Mississippi to Canada, and each time I’ve made the trip, I’ve broken it up differently. A thing I love about train travel is how it forces you…
Why I’m Moving to Canada (for a Brief Minute)
No, I’m not really “moving” to Canada, but “Why I’m Going to Canada” doesn’t feel like the right title, and this one surely caught your eye more, right? For a few years now, I’ve looked at opportunities for slower, extended…
In Memory of Chewie
On May 4th, one month ago today, I had to say goodbye to Chewie. I’d known this day was coming for a long time, but nothing makes it easier. It was a beautiful day, and I held her outside on…
Returning to Front Beach Cottages and Why I Recommend Traveling with Your Dog
It’s been nearly a year since I’ve traveled anywhere. I can’t remember the last time I went such a long stretch without even a short trip. And though I’ve had opportunities to travel, I’ve remained stationary because I’ve been prioritizing…
What Writing Letters to Strangers During the Pandemic Taught Me
It’s been 5 years since the pandemic started. Sometimes it feels like it’s been lifetimes, and sometimes it feels like we’re still living in the alternate reality it created. I was working as an academic advisor at Tulane University at…
My Favorite Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans
There are more than 70 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans that span from January 6th all the way until Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday), and every local you ask will have a different favorite. When I see “Best Mardi…
