David Lee Simmons
@dlsnola.bsky.social
Mobility and safety promoter, communications consultant, bicycle rider, husband, father, pool cleaner, dog-walker, movie dork. Opinions are my own. Posts often shared for discussion not endorsements.
Hearing that Lola's Restaurant was struggling was the excuse we needed to pay a return visit after way too long. Put in the order for the paella practically before we sat down, with the garlic shrimp order put in as well. Love this place so much. #lolas #neworleans
September 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Hearing that Lola's Restaurant was struggling was the excuse we needed to pay a return visit after way too long. Put in the order for the paella practically before we sat down, with the garlic shrimp order put in as well. Love this place so much. #lolas #neworleans
I mean, how crazy can a waffle bar WAIT DON’T ANSWER.
September 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I mean, how crazy can a waffle bar WAIT DON’T ANSWER.
Me: I will watch anything featuring Rosamund Pike
Also me: I will watch anything featuring Matthew Rhys
The Universe:
Also me: I will watch anything featuring Matthew Rhys
The Universe:
September 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Me: I will watch anything featuring Rosamund Pike
Also me: I will watch anything featuring Matthew Rhys
The Universe:
Also me: I will watch anything featuring Matthew Rhys
The Universe:
Finally made it out to #Gianna. Everything was very good, even if some items felt a little on the salty side. But man, that seared shrimp campanelle. Amazing. Donald Link FTW once again.
September 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Finally made it out to #Gianna. Everything was very good, even if some items felt a little on the salty side. But man, that seared shrimp campanelle. Amazing. Donald Link FTW once again.
The only thing more dangerous than the lightning at Tiger Stadium has been the reality of Pat McAfee talking even more.
September 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The only thing more dangerous than the lightning at Tiger Stadium has been the reality of Pat McAfee talking even more.
Ashton Daniels and Duce Robinson repeatedly saying the Seminoles need to “get back in the lab” and “clean things up” is the best tribute to Tim Curry I think of. #GoNoles
August 30, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Ashton Daniels and Duce Robinson repeatedly saying the Seminoles need to “get back in the lab” and “clean things up” is the best tribute to Tim Curry I think of. #GoNoles
"Say more" and "Say more words" may be the most annoying new interview technique, often used as a follow-up. Looking at you, "Morning Edition." @npr.org
August 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
"Say more" and "Say more words" may be the most annoying new interview technique, often used as a follow-up. Looking at you, "Morning Edition." @npr.org
You know football season is upon us when Bob Pavlovich calls an "offsides" penalty on himself during WWNO's broadcast of "Morning Edition." (Update: Penalty was declined.)
August 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
You know football season is upon us when Bob Pavlovich calls an "offsides" penalty on himself during WWNO's broadcast of "Morning Edition." (Update: Penalty was declined.)
“I'll rise—but I won't shine.”
— Tom Wingfield, The Glass Menagerie
— Tom Wingfield, The Glass Menagerie
August 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
“I'll rise—but I won't shine.”
— Tom Wingfield, The Glass Menagerie
— Tom Wingfield, The Glass Menagerie
@npr.org: "Doctors are seeing more children injured - some badly - from e-bikes and e-scooters. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Cornelia Griggs and Caitlin Coit of Mass General Brigham for Children Hospital." Link: www.npr.org/2026/08/02/n...
August 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
@npr.org: "Doctors are seeing more children injured - some badly - from e-bikes and e-scooters. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Cornelia Griggs and Caitlin Coit of Mass General Brigham for Children Hospital." Link: www.npr.org/2026/08/02/n...
Good morning from New Orleans!
August 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Good morning from New Orleans!
Every time I channel surf (sorry, force of habit) and land on “Big Brother” I sense that the prize is given to the one who lies around and mutters the best.
July 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Every time I channel surf (sorry, force of habit) and land on “Big Brother” I sense that the prize is given to the one who lies around and mutters the best.
I say we would’ve done much better without Balogun!
July 7, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I say we would’ve done much better without Balogun!
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Nigerian visual artist, paints the Obamas’ portrait for the new presidential center.
June 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Nigerian visual artist, paints the Obamas’ portrait for the new presidential center.
Looking for recommendations for a new portable charger for my iPhone. Any suggestions? I've had great luck with the brands I've used but that was years ago and you never know what new brands might be out there. Trying to keep it in the $50 range if possible.
June 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Looking for recommendations for a new portable charger for my iPhone. Any suggestions? I've had great luck with the brands I've used but that was years ago and you never know what new brands might be out there. Trying to keep it in the $50 range if possible.
(As seen at Lowe’s.) This needs to be an insult. “You kraft-faced MF-er!!!”
June 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
(As seen at Lowe’s.) This needs to be an insult. “You kraft-faced MF-er!!!”
I could imagine this today in New Orleans if the guy had a cargo bike and is leaving La Boulangerie
June 10, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I could imagine this today in New Orleans if the guy had a cargo bike and is leaving La Boulangerie
Selling something on Marketplace is every bit as exciting and mysterious and exhilarating as you've heard.
June 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Selling something on Marketplace is every bit as exciting and mysterious and exhilarating as you've heard.
Tonight at the Prytania. Can’t wait!
June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tonight at the Prytania. Can’t wait!
Reposted by David Lee Simmons
Look! Before Opening!
ca. 1950
🎨Roland Davies
ca. 1950
🎨Roland Davies
June 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Look! Before Opening!
ca. 1950
🎨Roland Davies
ca. 1950
🎨Roland Davies
New Orleans restaurant names that could double as prescription medication names:
Costera
Clesi
Evviva
Paladar
Lufu
Vals
Kira
Nobu 
Origen
And finally…
Curio
Costera
Clesi
Evviva
Paladar
Lufu
Vals
Kira
Nobu 
Origen
And finally…
Curio
June 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
New Orleans restaurant names that could double as prescription medication names:
Costera
Clesi
Evviva
Paladar
Lufu
Vals
Kira
Nobu 
Origen
And finally…
Curio
Costera
Clesi
Evviva
Paladar
Lufu
Vals
Kira
Nobu 
Origen
And finally…
Curio
Reposted by David Lee Simmons
The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument’s reputation. https://to.pbs.org/3S3meEY
Musical phenom introduces an old instrument to new audiences
The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument’s repu...
to.pbs.org
June 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument’s reputation. https://to.pbs.org/3S3meEY
Reposted by David Lee Simmons
June 4, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Father-son lunch yesterday introducing Eli to Ted’s Frostop. He’s a fan!
June 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Father-son lunch yesterday introducing Eli to Ted’s Frostop. He’s a fan!