The Theology of Steve Jobs

Image found here. I wasn’t going to write or post anything about Steve Jobs for a few reasons. One is that info regarding him, his life, and his recent transition, is currently proliferating not only the Internet but all forms of media. The other reason is that I didn’t know him personally. But the moreContinue reading “The Theology of Steve Jobs”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.

A 15lb capacity all-steel sausage stuffer. I was on my way to work this morning carrying the above sausage stuffer and stopped at an intersection. A guy standing there gives me, the bike, and the stuffer a “once over” then looks at me but motions to the back of the bike, “What the hell isContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.

A 15lb capacity all-steel sausage stuffer. I was on my way to work this morning carrying the above sausage stuffer and stopped at an intersection. A guy standing there gives me, the bike, and the stuffer a “once over” then looks at me but motions to the back of the bike, “What the hell isContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.”

Half Moon over Buffalo

Today was the first day I’ve felt mostly back to “normal” (what is normal), meaning I am finally starting to feel well after a week-and-a-half illness, an early cold. Nothing major, but I was really sick for a bit. You know what I’m talking about…when you are so rundown that everything is a chore. Anyhow,Continue reading “Half Moon over Buffalo”

Half Moon over Buffalo

Today was the first day I’ve felt mostly back to “normal” (what is normal), meaning I am finally starting to feel well after a week-and-a-half illness, an early cold. Nothing major, but I was really sick for a bit. You know what I’m talking about…when you are so rundown that everything is a chore. Anyhow,Continue reading “Half Moon over Buffalo”

More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought

“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” —The Buddha “Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be.” —Henry David Thoreau “The ancestor of every action is a thought.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson  “A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.”Continue reading “More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought”

More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought

“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” —The Buddha “Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be.” —Henry David Thoreau “The ancestor of every action is a thought.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson  “A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.”Continue reading “More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought”

How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)

Pizza is one of my favorite homemade comfort foods to make (click here for additional pictures and recipes). And while many believe it to be time-consuming and somewhat laborious–or even difficult–to make, it is neither. It’s basically bread dough with stuff baked on it. Thus, when I bake pizza at home I usually make twiceContinue reading “How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)”

How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)

Pizza is one of my favorite homemade comfort foods to make (click here for additional pictures and recipes). And while many believe it to be time-consuming and somewhat laborious–or even difficult–to make, it is neither. It’s basically bread dough with stuff baked on it. Thus, when I bake pizza at home I usually make twiceContinue reading “How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)”

Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…

I came across this graphic here. I find it really interesting because while I sit at this keyboard and type away talking about being nice I also take it really personal when someone yells something to me from their car window while I’m on a bike…it immediately sends my blood pressure through the roof. ItContinue reading “Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…”

Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…

I came across this graphic here. I find it really interesting because while I sit at this keyboard and type away talking about being nice I also take it really personal when someone yells something to me from their car window while I’m on a bike…it immediately sends my blood pressure through the roof. ItContinue reading “Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…”

For the Love of Cooking

If you’ve been to this blog before you likely know a few things about me. One is that I like to ride bikes (for transportation, yes, but mostly because I enjoy it), another is that I often take pictures of  the sky or flowers and wonder about life (this current incarnation, but also those previousContinue reading “For the Love of Cooking”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars

A cardboard box containing a small box of chocolates, 2 pints of beef broth, 2 pints of cooked beef, 2 pints of roast pork, 2 small jars of peach jam, 2 pounds fresh beets, and 2 loaves of kamut bread. A canvas bag containing two books and various writing implements. 3 liters of red wine.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars”

Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars

A cardboard box containing a small box of chocolates, 2 pints of beef broth, 2 pints of cooked beef, 2 pints of roast pork, 2 small jars of peach jam, 2 pounds fresh beets, and 2 loaves of kamut bread. A canvas bag containing two books and various writing implements. 3 liters of red wine.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars”

For the Love of Flavor

“How embarrassing… a house full of condiments and no food.” Narrator, Fight Club Condiments can make even the most mundane foods taste great, and they are so plentiful and inexpensive that they’re rarely made at home these days…somewhat of a lost art, one could suppose. These two recipes are perfect examples: course-grained honey-mustard, and pink (beet)Continue reading “For the Love of Flavor”