Author Archives: Joe

Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919

I came across this and thought it was interesting enough to share; it’s from 1919. What I found really interesting is what the advert says on the left-hand side of the page, about halfway down (click the image; you may still need to enlarge it to read it). It states, “Ride a Bicycle. Physical fitnessContinue reading “Ride a Bicycle, circa 1919”

R.I.P. Val Kleitz

 Image found here. I just learned that cargo biker Val Kleitz has passed away earlier this month at the young age of 51. I did not know Val, nor have I ever met him, but I felt like I knew him. I had seen many postings about him on the Internet in previous years andContinue reading “R.I.P. Val Kleitz”

Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup

This full-flavored and nutritious soup is so easy to make and hearty enough to be a full meal (with some good bread, of course). In fact, it is so hearty if you add pasta to it (especially ditalini) and some Parmesan cheese you’ll have a sort of Pasta e Fagioli. Here it is in pictures;Continue reading “Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup”

Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup

This full-flavored and nutritious soup is so easy to make and hearty enough to be a full meal (with some good bread, of course). In fact, it is so hearty if you add pasta to it (especially ditalini) and some Parmesan cheese you’ll have a sort of Pasta e Fagioli. Here it is in pictures;Continue reading “Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup”

Employee Meal 24 August 2011, Pâté de Campagne

Pâté de Campagne translates from the French as “Country Paste.” How’s that for demystifying something that sounds overly fancy or complicated. This is simple to make and can be eaten cold as an appetizer (sliced thin and served with toast points, gherkins, onion, and mustard) or sauteed for a hot sandwich. I don’t have aContinue reading “Employee Meal 24 August 2011, Pâté de Campagne”

Employee Meal 24 August 2011, Pâté de Campagne

Pâté de Campagne translates from the French as “Country Paste.” How’s that for demystifying something that sounds overly fancy or complicated. This is simple to make and can be eaten cold as an appetizer (sliced thin and served with toast points, gherkins, onion, and mustard) or sauteed for a hot sandwich. I don’t have aContinue reading “Employee Meal 24 August 2011, Pâté de Campagne”

Five Quotes from Simone Weil

Simone Weil3 February 1909 – 24 August 1943To read more about Simone Weil, click here and here. “Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life.” “It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that isContinue reading “Five Quotes from Simone Weil”

Five Quotes from Simone Weil

Simone Weil3 February 1909 – 24 August 1943To read more about Simone Weil, click here and here. “Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life.” “It is not the cause for which men took up arms that makes a victory more just or less, it is the order that isContinue reading “Five Quotes from Simone Weil”

Interesting old Bicycle Adverts

I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”

Interesting old Bicycle Adverts

I enjoy old advertisements…it gives a glimpse of life during certain periods, and I particularly like old bicycle adverts (these two were found here…there’s many more if you’re interested). What I found interesting about these two–despite their odd titles–was their subject matter…both are promoting the bicycle as a healthy way to travel; that they areContinue reading “Interesting old Bicycle Adverts”

Red Sky at Night

I just snapped this photo from my front porch a few minutes ago. Beautiful, isn’t it?  But I’m still shaking a little…my nerves are frazzled. Not because of the photo or beautiful sky of course, but because of what happened a little while ago. I was on my way home from the local pizzeria withContinue reading “Red Sky at Night”

The Yuba Mundo (four generations)

This post is for all the Mundo riders out there (and other velophiles who are interested in cargo bikes). First I have to ask a silly question…what’s a good word for us; people who ride Mundo cargo bikes? Bicyclists is not specific enough. Mundonians? Yubonians? Yubites? Mundoners? Any, all, or none, I suppose. Sometimes myContinue reading “The Yuba Mundo (four generations)”

The Yuba Mundo (four generations)

This post is for all the Mundo riders out there (and other velophiles who are interested in cargo bikes). First I have to ask a silly question…what’s a good word for us; people who ride Mundo cargo bikes? Bicyclists is not specific enough. Mundonians? Yubonians? Yubites? Mundoners? Any, all, or none, I suppose. Sometimes myContinue reading “The Yuba Mundo (four generations)”