Author Archives: Joe

Greenwich Village at Night with a Few Words…

I was in NYC this past weekend, and no matter what city I find myself I am always drawn to it’s funkier neighborhoods. I love their color, flavor, visuals, and eccentricities. If I’m in Toronto, for example, I usually gravitate to Queen Street West or the Kensington market. The half-dozen times I’ve been to ParisContinue reading “Greenwich Village at Night with a Few Words…”

A Cross Stitched Bike and a Quick Note…

This was given to me by a very good friend this past week as a birthday present (really big smile, thank you!). I particularly like the peace sign included (paz bici). Anyhow, I just wanted to mention that I will be away from my computer for the next few days and will likely not postContinue reading “A Cross Stitched Bike and a Quick Note…”

Things That can be Carried on a Bike (#544) and a view from my handlebars on a crisp autumn night

On the bike…A gym bag containing wet clothes. A large plastic box containing groceries, sundries, and red wine. Sixteen 2x4s. The view…From Elmwood Avenue looking towards Buffalo’s West Side at sunset. Urban Simplicity.

The power of the nerd…

Okay. So this is just silly. But that’s why it makes me smile. When I first saw this I thought it would be stupid–and it is–but then I noticed I was smiling from ear-to-ear. I first posted this three years ago and recently came across it again. It’s a short film of this guy doingContinue reading “The power of the nerd…”

Things That can be Carried on a Bike (#543)

A cardboard box containing two freshly baked and still-warm loaves of 100% whole wheat bread. an empty dough rising bucket. a camera bag. a book bag. Urban Simplicity.

The Simplest Loaf…

I’ve posted this recipe before but not in a little while. This is for all those people that think that a beautiful loaf of bread cannot be made using 100% whole wheat flour (I used to be a doubter also). This is the loaf I make most often because it is so simple to make.Continue reading “The Simplest Loaf…”

Five or Ten Quotes from Kurt Vonnegut

Image found here. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007 “To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” “I want toContinue reading “Five or Ten Quotes from Kurt Vonnegut”

Things That can be Carried on a Bike (#542)

Four new shirts. Three new pairs of pants. A new pair of shoes. A large bag of dog food. Two jars of peanut butter. Ten pounds of whole wheat flour. Urban Simplicity.

The View from my Handlebars (a few things I saw while riding my bike today)

Urban Simplicity.

A reason to ride…

Okay. So I’ve posted this video in the past. But not in quite a while. I just came across it in my bookmarks again and thought that I’d re-post it for a couple  reasons. One is for those that may have not seen this before. The other is that…well, I never seem to tire ofContinue reading “A reason to ride…”

Things That can be Carried on a Bike (#541)

A canvas book bag containing a few books and other things. A vinyl camera bag containing a camera, a charger, and an extra lens. A cardboard box containing smaller cardboard boxes containing twenty-one newly printed photos. Urban Simplicity.

A poem and a picture…

Awaken Sometimes, when I think everything is going along as planned, it’s not. Sometimes, when I feel I’m becoming more self-aware, I’m not. It’s self-righteousness. Sometimes, I forget to feel. To really feel. To look around. To look at what’s right in front of me. Sometimes, when things are going smoothly there is roughness ahead.Continue reading “A poem and a picture…”

Apple (the fruit, not the corporation)

Image found here. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”   ~Hippocrates  I love apples. Well, ok, most fruits. But this wasn’t always the case. It’s something I’ve really grown to enjoy as an adult…these days a meal without a piece of fruit is not complete. Fruit, of course, is good (really good)Continue reading “Apple (the fruit, not the corporation)”

Whole Wheat Rye…and that’s all

Whole Wheat Rye Bread Makes 2 loaves 4 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 2 ¾ cups water, divided 2 cups rye flour 4 teaspoons instant yeast, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dark molasses Separate the ingredients in two bowls using thisContinue reading “Whole Wheat Rye…and that’s all”

Hot Colors, Cold Night…my neighborhood in the pouring rain

So I haven’t posted much in the last few days–or a week–for a few reasons. The first is that my life has seemed to get increasingly busier (am I the only one that feels this way?). And the second reason is that I’ve had a mild lens malfunction on my camera as of late. FromContinue reading “Hot Colors, Cold Night…my neighborhood in the pouring rain”

Polpette di ceci (senza carne)

So I’ve mentioned before on this blog that while I am not a vegetarian I do not eat a great deal of meat, and there are plenty of days when I simply do not want any. Today was one of those days. These chickpea balls are definitely not a replacement for meatballs because they tasteContinue reading “Polpette di ceci (senza carne)”