Domain 1 a : complete and absolute ownership of land b : land so owned 2 : a territory over which dominion is exercised 3 : a region distinctively marked by some physical feature 4 : a sphere of knowledge, influence, or activity Taken from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. OK, first of all I wantContinue reading “Virtual Land Owner”
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Fagiolini con Aglio e Olio
OK, firstly…I do not speak Italian, but I do know what aglio e olio means: garlic and oil, usually virgin olive oil; two of my favorite ingredients. And to cook “aglio e olio” is not just a manner of using these two ingredients, but an actual style of cooking. The traditional recipe for this isContinue reading “Fagiolini con Aglio e Olio”
Fagiolini con Aglio e Olio
OK, firstly…I do not speak Italian, but I do know what aglio e olio means: garlic and oil, usually virgin olive oil; two of my favorite ingredients. And to cook “aglio e olio” is not just a manner of using these two ingredients, but an actual style of cooking. The traditional recipe for this isContinue reading “Fagiolini con Aglio e Olio”
A Few Things I Saw over my Handlebars
These are just more examples of what a great opportunity a person has on a bicycle to witness and become an active participant their surroundings; these are a few images from tonight or the last couple of days that I took while on my bike. They are–to me–a form of contemplative photography. Click either forContinue reading “A Few Things I Saw over my Handlebars”
A Few Things I Saw over my Handlebars
These are just more examples of what a great opportunity a person has on a bicycle to witness and become an active participant their surroundings; these are a few images from tonight or the last couple of days that I took while on my bike. They are–to me–a form of contemplative photography. Click either forContinue reading “A Few Things I Saw over my Handlebars”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#373)…plus two recipes.
Things on the bike: A canvas book bag containing two books; a cardboard box containing a just-kneaded batch of whole-wheat honey-oatmeal bread (see below for recipe), a small container of oatmeal, 2 pints of 3-bean soup with pork, 2 re-gifted coffee cups, and an extra pair of gloves (yes that’s snow coming down and visibleContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#373)…plus two recipes.”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#373)…plus two recipes.
Things on the bike: A canvas book bag containing two books; a cardboard box containing a just-kneaded batch of whole-wheat honey-oatmeal bread (see below for recipe), a small container of oatmeal, 2 pints of 3-bean soup with pork, 2 re-gifted coffee cups, and an extra pair of gloves (yes that’s snow coming down and visibleContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#373)…plus two recipes.”
Five Quotes from Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910) “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” “Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.” “Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul”Continue reading “Five Quotes from Mark Twain”
Five Quotes from Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910) “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” “Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.” “Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul”Continue reading “Five Quotes from Mark Twain”
Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos
I almost didn’t ride tonight…but I’m glad that I did. I had something I had to do and when I was about to leave the house it was raining (the element I least like to ride in). But I really didn’t feel like driving so I hopped on the bike anyhow…only got mildly wet. ButContinue reading “Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos”
Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos
I almost didn’t ride tonight…but I’m glad that I did. I had something I had to do and when I was about to leave the house it was raining (the element I least like to ride in). But I really didn’t feel like driving so I hopped on the bike anyhow…only got mildly wet. ButContinue reading “Nice Evening Ride and a Few Photos”
Sometimes I Forget…
Sometimes I forget. Often actually. And it’s easy to do because I’m on it everyday. What I’m talking about is my bike, or at east one of them. Specifically I am talking about the Mundo and how long it is (or at least how different it is from most other bikes); that it is aContinue reading “Sometimes I Forget…”
Sometimes I Forget…
Sometimes I forget. Often actually. And it’s easy to do because I’m on it everyday. What I’m talking about is my bike, or at east one of them. Specifically I am talking about the Mundo and how long it is (or at least how different it is from most other bikes); that it is aContinue reading “Sometimes I Forget…”
Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork
I made this soup/stew yesterday to utilize some of the turkey stock that was left over from Thanksgiving. It’s a basic bean-and-pork soup or stew recipe, and I say soup or stew because it depends on how you like it. I made it thick (sort of condensed) so it would take up less room inContinue reading “Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork”
Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork
I made this soup/stew yesterday to utilize some of the turkey stock that was left over from Thanksgiving. It’s a basic bean-and-pork soup or stew recipe, and I say soup or stew because it depends on how you like it. I made it thick (sort of condensed) so it would take up less room inContinue reading “Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork”
Curly-Swirly Bread
Beautiful…isn’t it. Two bread doughs rolled into each other, giving it a curly-swirly look (for some reason every time I type the phrase “curly-swirly” I have a desire to listen to the song Hurdy Gurdy Man). Anyhow, one of the doughs is made with a puree of fresh roast red peppers and the other containsContinue reading “Curly-Swirly Bread”
Curly-Swirly Bread
Beautiful…isn’t it. Two bread doughs rolled into each other, giving it a curly-swirly look (for some reason every time I type the phrase “curly-swirly” I have a desire to listen to the song Hurdy Gurdy Man). Anyhow, one of the doughs is made with a puree of fresh roast red peppers and the other containsContinue reading “Curly-Swirly Bread”
Advent
As many of you know, today begins the Christian season of Advent. I do not talk openly very often on this blog about my faith (for many reasons), but here is a synopsis. While I was baptized and raised as a Christian, and consider myself a Christian to this day, I also have deep respectContinue reading “Advent”
Advent
As many of you know, today begins the Christian season of Advent. I do not talk openly very often on this blog about my faith (for many reasons), but here is a synopsis. While I was baptized and raised as a Christian, and consider myself a Christian to this day, I also have deep respectContinue reading “Advent”
Too Close For Comfort
I came across the above photo at the Facebook page of Car-Free America. It is–as it’s description says–the Oriten, a ten-seat bike made by the Orient Bicycle company. I had never heard of such a thing, but after Googling it I was surprised to see that it was quite popular around the time it wasContinue reading “Too Close For Comfort”
Urban Simplicty 