Author Archives: Joe

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#336)

A small electric fan for next to my bed (to replace the one that stopped working in the middle of last night), the book, Healing and the Mind, by Bill Moyers (which I purchased for 50 cents at my favorite used book store), $22.35 in groceries, and Chinese take out.

Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things

Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods, and like most foods they taste best when eaten within the constraints of their season…now, of course, is tomato season. Anyhow, below is a simple recipe for tomato quiche that is part of an article I recently wrote for Artvoice. It’s an exceedingly recipe to prepare and theContinue reading “Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things”

Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things

Tomatoes are one of my favorite foods, and like most foods they taste best when eaten within the constraints of their season…now, of course, is tomato season. Anyhow, below is a simple recipe for tomato quiche that is part of an article I recently wrote for Artvoice. It’s an exceedingly recipe to prepare and theContinue reading “Tomato Quiche Recipe, and a few other things”

Two Temperatures Six Months Separated

The above photos are two screen shots from my desktop separated by six months (both are Fahrenheit; they read -22 and 33 in Celsius). The one on the left was from a post this past January (click here) and the one on the right is from today. Both, of course, have their specific difficulties andContinue reading “Two Temperatures Six Months Separated”

Two Temperatures Six Months Separated

The above photos are two screen shots from my desktop separated by six months (both are Fahrenheit; they read -22 and 33 in Celsius). The one on the left was from a post this past January (click here) and the one on the right is from today. Both, of course, have their specific difficulties andContinue reading “Two Temperatures Six Months Separated”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

Luxury Made Real

I am immensely interested in the history of the bicycle (among other things) and how it has helped transport people–literally and other ways–so for that reason it is only natural that I also find old bicycle advertisements of interest. Many people are aware that many of the major auto manufactures of today began as bicycleContinue reading “Luxury Made Real”

Luxury Made Real

I am immensely interested in the history of the bicycle (among other things) and how it has helped transport people–literally and other ways–so for that reason it is only natural that I also find old bicycle advertisements of interest. Many people are aware that many of the major auto manufactures of today began as bicycleContinue reading “Luxury Made Real”

Five Quotes from Nelson Mandela

 Image found at the Wall of Inspiration. Mr. Mandela was born 93 years ago today and the world is a better place because of him. To read a previous post quoting him click here.  “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keepingContinue reading “Five Quotes from Nelson Mandela”

Five Quotes from Nelson Mandela

 Image found at the Wall of Inspiration. Mr. Mandela was born 93 years ago today and the world is a better place because of him. To read a previous post quoting him click here.  “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keepingContinue reading “Five Quotes from Nelson Mandela”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”