>Tonight I did a few errands on the Yuba Mundo (had it mildly loaded…see previous post) and was on my way home cruising at a somewhat slow speed. As I crossed this intersection I glanced at the traffic light and the sun was in my eyes. The light apparently had just changed and I putContinue reading “>It’s Beyond Me.”
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#88)
Three Plastic Crates.$20.91 worth of groceries.Three liters of red wine.A cable lock.A u-lock.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#88)
>Three Plastic Crates.$20.91 worth of groceries.Three liters of red wine.A cable lock.A u-lock.
Global Rich List
If you want to find out how your monetary existence compares to much of the rest of the world, click here. You enter your yearly income and it tells you how you compare. You may be surprised..I was.
>Global Rich List
>If you want to find out how your monetary existence compares to much of the rest of the world, click here. You enter your yearly income and it tells you how you compare. You may be surprised..I was.
We’re Finally Getting It.
Last winter newly designed bike racks for the city of Buffalo were unveiled…I posted on it at the time (to read that post, click here). There are a few different designs and two of them are attached to auto parking meters…does anyone besides me see the irony in this? The other is a sort ofContinue reading “We’re Finally Getting It.”
>We’re Finally Getting It.
>Last winter newly designed bike racks for the city of Buffalo were unveiled…I posted on it at the time (to read that post, click here). There are a few different designs and two of them are attached to auto parking meters…does anyone besides me see the irony in this? The other is a sort ofContinue reading “>We’re Finally Getting It.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#87)
A pint of rice-and-beans.A cable lock.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#87)
>A pint of rice-and-beans.A cable lock.
Advice From Julia: Don’t Fear Failure
If you’re a fan of Julia Child (as I am) you’ll find these two videos inspiring. Not only was she full of knowledge, she was also inspiring and encouraged people to simply cook…even if you thought you couldn’t. If you have a few minutes watch both these clips. The first one (a mere 45 seconds)Continue reading “Advice From Julia: Don’t Fear Failure”
>Advice From Julia: Don’t Fear Failure
>If you’re a fan of Julia Child (as I am) you’ll find these two videos inspiring. Not only was she full of knowledge, she was also inspiring and encouraged people to simply cook…even if you thought you couldn’t. If you have a few minutes watch both these clips. The first one (a mere 45 seconds)Continue reading “>Advice From Julia: Don’t Fear Failure”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#86)
A cardboard box containing homemade Indian food: Saag Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Basmati Rice with Dried Cranberries and Pecans, Roast Pork with Dried Fruit Chutney, Samosas with Green and Tamarind Chutneys, Naan and Kulcha Breads. A cable lock.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#86)
>A cardboard box containing homemade Indian food: Saag Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Basmati Rice with Dried Cranberries and Pecans, Roast Pork with Dried Fruit Chutney, Samosas with Green and Tamarind Chutneys, Naan and Kulcha Breads. A cable lock.
Experiments In Fermentation
I’ve been experimenting with fermentation for years…it never ceases to amaze me…put the ingredients together and provide the correct conditions (temperature and no oxygen) and it basically creates (grows) itself . Bread, yogurt, pickled vegetables and sauerkraut…all forms of fermentation. Anyhow, my latest experiment is two-fold. I’m making a form of kim chi using wholeContinue reading “Experiments In Fermentation”
>Experiments In Fermentation
>I’ve been experimenting with fermentation for years…it never ceases to amaze me…put the ingredients together and provide the correct conditions (temperature and no oxygen) and it basically creates (grows) itself . Bread, yogurt, pickled vegetables and sauerkraut…all forms of fermentation. Anyhow, my latest experiment is two-fold. I’m making a form of kim chi using wholeContinue reading “>Experiments In Fermentation”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#85)
A backpack full of books and clothes.An Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar.A jean jacket.Dog treats.A small framed copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.A u-lock.A church directory.A cable Lock.A hat.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#85)
>A backpack full of books and clothes.An Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar.A jean jacket.Dog treats.A small framed copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.A u-lock.A church directory.A cable Lock.A hat.
Mary Travers 1936-2009
What a beautiful video…what a lovely voice. Thank you Mary for your song; thank you for your sincerity. When I watch this video it is almost impossible not to tap my foot…tears well in the corners of my eyes (in a good way)…thank you. Click here and here.
>Mary Travers 1936-2009
> What a beautiful video…what a lovely voice. Thank you Mary for your song; thank you for your sincerity. When I watch this video it is almost impossible not to tap my foot…tears well in the corners of my eyes (in a good way)…thank you. Click here and here.
Car-Free Condo
I’ve posted about the excellent bike culture in Toronto a few times in the past (click here to read one)…and the city still impresses me (on many levels). Anyhow, a reader from Toronto sent me a link to an interesting story. It’s regarding the building of a new high-rise condo in the city. It willContinue reading “Car-Free Condo”
Urban Simplicty 