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Thousands of people gathered on Monday, January 17 to march in memory of American Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some images from the event.

Dear Friends and Family, It’s been a great week, filled with some escapades, some new folks and the further development of new skills; for instance, I have become a tiling master! If you have any bathroom floors that need to be surfaced, I’m taking new projects for 2012. I can FINALLY say that I’m a [...]

The second week of my one year adventure provided the opportunity for me to further develop my tiling skills, to shake my bootay to some great music and to have mini exploits with my fellow volunteers. If you have any questions about my travels, New Orleans or the universe, feel free to express yourself in [...]

There are a variety of community organizations that focus on rebuilding in New Orleans, most of them formed shortly after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. Perhaps the glossiest (and most well-funded) of these construction-based enterprises is Make It Right. Founded by Brad Pitt in 2007, Make It Right aims to build 150 affordable, green, storm-resistant [...]

Yesterday I posted this photo on my Facebook. The photo received nearly thirty comments within the first couple hours of sharing, some of them expressing sadness or disapproval, while others simply cracked jokes. A couple of my friends have “called me out” on this photo, concerned that my intention might be in mocking this individual. [...]

Dear Friends and Family, It’s been a big week. Last Saturday I officially began my year of exchange-based, global travel. I left Canada on January 1st to come to New Orleans for a month of travel, volunteerism, learning and unknown adventure. And despite a lower than expected temperature, I am not only surviving, but I [...]

It’s been a busy first week here in New Orleans! Here’s the video action!

Today I did something that I’ve never done before. I stepped inside a house recently gutted by fire.

I’ve been fascinated with New Orleans for many years. It started back in college when I was studying music, specifically jazz, and I learned about the unique sounds and techniques that were birthed in the area. Add to that a reputation for killer food, a complex racial dynamic and North America’s greatest natural disaster in [...]

On yesterday’s walk I came across a bit of graffiti under the St. Claude Ave bridge. Sounds good to me.