> A plastic crate.$27.00 in groceries.$14.00 in sundries.4 pounds of dog food.3 liters of red wine.2 slices of pizza.A gym bag full of wet clothes.
Author Archives: Joe
The Boda-Boda of Uganda
This is a short and truly inspiring documentary about the Boda-Boda (bicycle taxis/couriers) of Uganda and Kenya. The documentary is available in 4 sections, the first being below (the entire documentary is for sale here). To view the remaining 3 sections click here. It was written/directed by Jason Morris, whose mother is a Christian MinisterContinue reading “The Boda-Boda of Uganda”
>The Boda-Boda of Uganda
>This is a short and truly inspiring documentary about the Boda-Boda (bicycle taxis/couriers) of Uganda and Kenya. The documentary is available in 4 sections, the first being below (the entire documentary is for sale here). To view the remaining 3 sections click here. It was written/directed by Jason Morris, whose mother is a Christian MinisterContinue reading “>The Boda-Boda of Uganda”
Fond de Jambon
Ok…I’ll be the first to admit that this doesn’t look that appetizing when you look at it in a photo, but it is. It’s ham stock made with the the ham bone (and scraps) leftover from Easter dinner at my sister’s house (and yes, I actually took the ham bone that was about to beContinue reading “Fond de Jambon”
>Fond de Jambon
> Ok…I’ll be the first to admit that this doesn’t look that appetizing when you look at it in a photo, but it is. It’s ham stock made with the the ham bone (and scraps) leftover from Easter dinner at my sister’s house (and yes, I actually took the ham bone that was about toContinue reading “>Fond de Jambon”
The Look of Devotion
A couple things. First, this photo really doesn’t have anything to do with Urban Simplicity other than I happen to be a dog lover. This is Maxwell, one of my pugs. I have always found the look that a dog gives his owner (alpha) truly incredible…it is nothing short of a look of unconditional love.Continue reading “The Look of Devotion”
>The Look of Devotion
> A couple things. First, this photo really doesn’t have anything to do with Urban Simplicity other than I happen to be a dog lover. This is Maxwell, one of my pugs. I have always found the look that a dog gives his owner (alpha) truly incredible…it is nothing short of a look of unconditionalContinue reading “>The Look of Devotion”
Saint Ray
Photo copied from the U.S Secretary of Transportation No, I am not implying that Ray LaHood is a bona fide Saint (no more than each of us, mere mortals, I suppose). But what I mean by the title of this post is that finally (finally!) there is someone in the U.S government lobbying for equalContinue reading “Saint Ray”
>Saint Ray
> Photo copied from the U.S Secretary of Transportation No, I am not implying that Ray LaHood is a bona fide Saint (no more than each of us, mere mortals, I suppose). But what I mean by the title of this post is that finally (finally!) there is someone in the U.S government lobbying forContinue reading “>Saint Ray”
Penne with Asparagus, Garlic, and Olive Oil
This is/was delicious…and so simple to make. It’s a variation of one of my favorite pasta dishes Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil). Click here for an earlier post with instructions and pictures on how to make this dish.
>Penne with Asparagus, Garlic, and Olive Oil
> This is/was delicious…and so simple to make. It’s a variation of one of my favorite pasta dishes Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil). Click here for an earlier post with instructions and pictures on how to make this dish.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#151)
27 books in a cardboard box (on their way to be donated to a local used book store).An extra shirt.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#151)
> 27 books in a cardboard box (on their way to be donated to a local used book store).An extra shirt.
Chickpea-Turmeric Bread
Yes…another bread experiment. This recipe is proof that you really can make bread out of what is at hand. Ever since I’ve discovered Ezekiel Bread I’ve really liked the flavor and texture of adding legumes to bread recipes (click here and here for previous posts on Ezekiel bread…with recipes), thus this is really just aContinue reading “Chickpea-Turmeric Bread”
>Chickpea-Turmeric Bread
> Yes…another bread experiment. This recipe is proof that you really can make bread out of what is at hand. Ever since I’ve discovered Ezekiel Bread I’ve really liked the flavor and texture of adding legumes to bread recipes (click here and here for previous posts on Ezekiel bread…with recipes), thus this is really justContinue reading “>Chickpea-Turmeric Bread”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments
A new ceiling exhaust fan. This is my 150th post of Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike and I have a few thoughts going on in my head. One is that I really feel a lot of things can be carried on a bike…most of the things that can be carried in aContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments
> A new ceiling exhaust fan. This is my 150th post of Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike and I have a few thoughts going on in my head. One is that I really feel a lot of things can be carried on a bike…most of the things that can be carried inContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#150)…with a few comments”
The Trike is on the Road Again
You may have read my post about the recently sold trike…it’s a good machine but definitely needed some TLC. The new owners are Andreea and Jason. When I sold it I asked them if they would send a photo or two of the trike when it was refurbished. Well the trike made a speedy recoveryContinue reading “The Trike is on the Road Again”
>The Trike is on the Road Again
> You may have read my post about the recently sold trike…it’s a good machine but definitely needed some TLC. The new owners are Andreea and Jason. When I sold it I asked them if they would send a photo or two of the trike when it was refurbished. Well the trike made a speedyContinue reading “>The Trike is on the Road Again”
Maundy Thursday
I love this depiction of the Last Supper (click it for a larger view). It’s a painting by the late Russian artist, Simon Ushakov. To learn more about the history, tradition, and etymology of Maundy Thursday, click here.
Urban Simplicty 