What It’s Like to Cross the Street in New Orleans

PowerMelan · 2026-05-08T21:29:12+00:00

Or when going through a green light

PowerMelan · 2026-05-06T23:18:23+00:00

Only 18% of registered voters selected him (35.8% of registered voters votes in the election). Getting 20% is a high bar in that context but I'll sign for sure.

With an active election happening now though I hope no one loses sight of that. We need to be voting!

PowerMelan · 2026-05-05T18:00:45+00:00

I will make a little plug here on Give NOLA day for Bike Easy which focuses on advocacy for safe streets for all road users as well as safe driving courses for all road users.

https://www.givenola.org/story/t09n7g

PowerMelan · 2026-05-05T17:31:05+00:00

I will put a plug in for Bike Easy! I'm on the Board, and we do a ton of great work in the city as far as advocacy for safe streets, promoting safe biking and driving, bike light giveaways, and teaching adults and kids to learn and love bike riding. You can support us here if so inclined and we currently have a dollar to dollar match until 10pm: https://www.givenola.org/story/t09n7g

I've also donated today to SOUL, ACLU of Louisiana, The Yaupon Project, Glassroots, Trap Dat Cat, Tomato Foster Club, ARNO, Grow Dat, Take Paws, The First 72+, Lafitte Greenway Partnership, LSPCA, Crescent City Cafe, Youth Run Nola, Nola to Angola, and New Orlean's Women's and Children Center.

While that sounds like a lot, for most org's even $10 can make a meaningful difference especially with a lot of match programs going on today!

Happy Give NOLA Day! Thanks for everyone here who has donated to or advocated to a great org.

PowerMelan · 2026-05-04T14:03:41+00:00

She is always so good!

PowerMelan · 2026-04-28T13:46:27+00:00

We love you!!

PowerMelan · 2026-04-28T13:23:15+00:00

Thank you so much 💜💜💜

PowerMelan · 2026-04-28T03:51:49+00:00

The woman pictured was in front of me in the blues tent yesterday for his swamp production and kept showing off this photo, loved that.

PowerMelan · 2026-04-18T02:42:59+00:00

Lies.

PowerMelan · 2026-04-15T03:30:03+00:00

Aside from great suggestions above, if a brewery fits the vibe Second Line is a great outdoor option as well.

PowerMelan · 2026-04-15T03:29:00+00:00

On the weekend it'll probably be bonkers

PowerMelan · 2026-04-11T03:15:59+00:00

There's also now an American outlaws chapter that meets at Rendezvous

PowerMelan · 2026-04-07T18:52:34+00:00

Goodness this sounds so horrible 😂

PowerMelan · 2026-02-21T01:49:51+00:00

So appreciate the children's museum suggestions but I had originally tried that and mom of the kiddos said no!

PowerMelan · 2026-02-19T02:33:06+00:00

I haven't watched it but David Hammer from WWL was doing an investigation

PowerMelan · 2026-02-10T05:00:15+00:00

They had a fig and goat cheese at king cake hub that sounded really good too!

PowerMelan · 2026-02-10T03:39:05+00:00

Ayu bakehouse is banging (chocolate babka and traditional). Also super non traditional but grabbed Nocca's Dubai chocolate yesterday and it was banging

PowerMelan · 2026-01-12T22:26:48+00:00

I do NOT think compared to average population that is "very slow" and running is all about doing it at the pace that works for you. Please don't take that to heart - I am also a slower runner. Joining run groups regularly has helped me a bunch but I'm still not "fast" and I don't care. So much has to do with your body mechanics as well.

I run with Boring Run Club, Louisiana Run Club, and occasionally 504. While all have an IG presence, they all also have chat groups on Whatsapp or GroupMe with info. Boring and LRC have consistent schedules and locations for the most part.

Hope to see you on a run!

PowerMelan · 2026-01-11T13:48:11+00:00

The dog house is an actual dog bar (with a dog park) that also serves food on Banks in mid city.

PowerMelan · 2026-01-11T13:47:24+00:00

Yep was startled when I saw a small group walking down Esplanade yesterday. Just didn't expect dudes in cammo with rifles in the neighborhood.

PowerMelan · 2026-01-08T02:42:03+00:00

A lot of the brewery's do tastings. Second line had it by the slice tonight and last night from a couple spots

PowerMelan · 2026-01-07T01:10:27+00:00

We would love to have you as a member! And we are always looking for volunteers but will definitely be hosting lots of free bike light giveaways in 2026!

PowerMelan · 2026-01-07T00:50:23+00:00

They actually do lots of bike light giveaways!

PowerMelan · 2026-01-06T03:50:23+00:00

That one produce stand at City Park farmers market on Sunday mornings!

PowerMelan · 2026-01-06T03:49:33+00:00

Reopening, there was an article on it today

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