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Self-Portrait with Trench Drain

After the concrete placement, a temporary calm descends upon the Liquor Studio.

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Atelier Vie

at·el·ier n. A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer. 1. An artist’s workshop. 2. A place where artwork or handicrafts are produced by skilled workers. 3. A studio where the fine arts, including architecture, are taught. Vie, … Continue reading

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Self-Portrait in Curbed Washout Area

See also Self-Portrait With Boiler and The 32 Rules of the LA Department of Health.

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Construction action continues in the Liquor Studio

The Rebar Bender & Cutter, ready for more action.

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Toulouse Red on the Tracks

Those were the carefree hippy days. Before the chase began. Before the scooter trips through the French Quarter at all hours of the day and night. The absinthe bottles. Henri tied to the tracks as the Amtrak Superliner approached. (It … Continue reading

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The Wheels of Government Keep on Turning

New Orleans City Council Chamber, December 15, 2011.

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Starting a distillery in New Orleans: The Times-Picayune reports hurdles in the zoning process

Nola.com reveals that “navigating the city’s zoning process might be the hardest part of making liquor.” Mark zooms around the corner of the office.

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What is Absinthe? A Dialogue

The scene: Fuzzy and Kojak are standing at the rail of notorious bar in the French Quarter. The topic of absinthe comes up, giving rise to the following spirited discussion. FUZZY So, chief, what is this absinthe? Is it legal? … Continue reading

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Self-Portrait with Boiler

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Henri and the Cormorant

Henri stood at the shore of Lake Pontchartrain with a stout deep-sea rod in his hands. The reel was letting out 6 pound line at a steady clip. Offshore, a cormorant circled back and forth over the water. Then the … Continue reading

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