Winter, I think, is an amazing time to take photos…an amazing time in general, especially with the crazy weather we’ve had this year. The contrast of color-to-bleak and lush-to-stark inspires me. The above photo (birds in a tree) was taken yesterday when we had crazy-strong wind gusts…the birds just swayed back and forth in theContinue reading “A Few Photos of Winter”
Monthly Archives: January 2012
A View From My Handlebars, a Couple Thoughts, and a Self-Portrait
There’s an old saying that I suppose could be used in many regions but it seems especially pertinent in Western New York, maybe you’ve heard it before…If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. About 72 hours ago it was in the single digits Fahrenheit, then yesterday it warmed up to spring-like temperatures andContinue reading “A View From My Handlebars, a Couple Thoughts, and a Self-Portrait”
Everything is Amazing
Sometimes I just need a good laugh…and this guy makes me laugh. It’s a short clip of comedian Louis C.K. on the Conan O’Brien show some years back poking fun at the fact that everything really is amazing (but nobody is happy). It’s a video that’s been floating around the Internet for a while butContinue reading “Everything is Amazing”
Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#390)
$132.72 in groceries, sundries, and dog food (and four slices of pizza), in a cardboard box and soda crate from three separate stores. Urban Simplicity.
Simple Stirfy…or, how to make something really quick and delicious with what you have
I’ve said this before, but some evenings cooking dinner in my home is like taking a mystery basket test. By the time I get home my son is hungry (and so am I) so time is something to consider…and there’s often just a scant few things in the fridge. Don’t believe the unrealistic TV showsContinue reading “Simple Stirfy…or, how to make something really quick and delicious with what you have”
Refreshing Ride…
It was frigid to be on a bike today to say, to say the least. That’s a screen shot (below) of my computer as I left the house this morning (3F/-16C)…it “warmed up” to about 16F/-8C later in the day. In a couple days the temps are supposed to rise to nearly 40F/4C…with the crazyContinue reading “Refreshing Ride…”
Five Quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.” “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broaderContinue reading “Five Quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Spiced Brown Rice with Shrimp and Broccoli
This is another example of how changing a few ingredients–but using the same basic method–can create an entirely new dish (click here). I seasoned this with somewhat Mexican or South West spices, but even this could be altered…changing the spices to curry or Mediterranean herbs would create an entirely new dish. Anyhow, this is howContinue reading “Spiced Brown Rice with Shrimp and Broccoli”
Mini-Cargo Bike
Well, after the recent spate of frigid and snowy weather I finally worked–a bit–on my winter bike…the Mundo, I’ve concluded is not meant for riding in extreme snowy and icy conditions. I hadn’t ridden this bike in likely 8 months and have to admit I don’t take the best care of it…it is, after all,Continue reading “Mini-Cargo Bike”
Naturally Translucent (a few photos of snow and trees)
Shortly after writing my somewhat self-righteous post this morning about commuting to work in the snow I ended up using my truck anyhow. The reason I mention this is that in an indirect way it influenced these photos, or at least influence me taking them. But I’m jumping ahead. I drove my truck because myContinue reading “Naturally Translucent (a few photos of snow and trees)”
Snowy Commute
Well, the party is over…or at least the mild weather is. Cold blowing snow has arrived. That’s a picture of the Mundo as I left for work this morning. I usually don’t ride this bike during heavy snow. One would think–that because of its weight and length–that it would be good in the snow. It’sContinue reading “Snowy Commute”
Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (# 388 & # 389)…and a recipe
#388 (upper photo/top)…two plastic buckets, one containing an autolyse and the other a pre-ferment; a canvas book bag on the front rack. #389 (upper photo/bottom)…two empty plastic buckets, a canvas book bag, and three freshly baked loaves of whole wheat seven-grain bread (click here to see pictures of the bread being made). Whole Grain BreadContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (# 388 & # 389)…and a recipe”
Meatballs…or polpette?
Likely everyone in America has an opinion on the recipe and/or origin of classic tomato sauce and meatballs, especially if you are of Italian ancestry. Some say this is purely an American recipe that was adapted by early Italian immigrants out of necessity, while others believe it has its roots in the “old country”…and surelyContinue reading “Meatballs…or polpette?”
Five Quotes From Alice Paul
Alice Paul January 11, 1885 – July 9, 1977 Feminist,Suffragist and Political Strategist Alice Paul was the architect of some of the most outstanding political achievements on behalf of women in the 20thcentury. Born on January 11, 1885 to Quaker parents in Mt. Laurel,New Jersey, Alice Paul dedicated her life to the single causeContinue reading “Five Quotes From Alice Paul”
La Luna
Technically, the moon was full two nights ago but I took these last night when it was waning (it still looked pretty full to me). I have always been drawn to a full moon…not sure why, it just fascinates me looming so large in the sky. Anyhow, last night I was out on the MundoContinue reading “La Luna”
Stay Wild
I know it’s a couple weeks past the fact, and I also don’t keep too many New Years resolutions these days, but I came across these today and thought I’d pass them on. I originally stumbled upon them at the lovely blog, Let’s Go Ride a Bike, but they originated at The Resolve Project. It’sContinue reading “Stay Wild”
Isaac’s Mexican Shrimp Recipe
My teenage son came to me and asked how to make a Mexican shrimp recipe the other day. I was a bit surprised…he was, after all, not simply asking what there is to eat (or why there’s “nothing” in the fridge) or what time dinner is ready. I’m joking, of course, I feel blessed toContinue reading “Isaac’s Mexican Shrimp Recipe”
A Few NYC Photos
A Few NYC Photos
I thought I’d share a few photos from my recent trip to NYC. The above and the bottom are two of my favorites. When I was a child and would run through the house my mom would sometimes yell, “Slow down…whad’ya think this is, Grand Central Station?” I never knew what she meant until IContinue reading “A Few NYC Photos”
Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#387)
A half-gallon of orange juice, a half gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a gym bag full of clothes, and a small box of tissues. Urban Simplicity.
Urban Simplicty 