> #303 (upper photo, on my way to work in the morning)…A canvas book bag containing books and writing implements, a plastic bucket containing 4 lbs. of raw whole wheat bread dough, a joke book with more than 1000 jokes, the New Yorker Magazine’s 2010 food issue. #304 (lower photo, on my way home inContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#303 & #304)”
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Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View
I walked today because it was so incredibly windy (something like 60mph/96kph wind gusts). Actually I did ride this morning for a bit on my folder but it was difficult…thought it might be fun to put a sail on it. Anyhow, as always, in the same way that you get to notice more things whenContinue reading “Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View”
>Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View
>I walked today because it was so incredibly windy (something like 60mph/96kph wind gusts). Actually I did ride this morning for a bit on my folder but it was difficult…thought it might be fun to put a sail on it. Anyhow, as always, in the same way that you get to notice more things whenContinue reading “>Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#302)
A canvas book bag containing various books and writing implements; a 4lb bag of dog food.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#302)
> A canvas book bag containing various books and writing implements; a 4lb bag of dog food.
Early Evening. 28 April 2011
I took the photo here, facing east.
>Early Evening. 28 April 2011
>I took the photo here, facing east.
Life = Risk
Everyone is extraordinary in their own way…I truly believe this; we only allow ourselves to be ordinary (or think we are). And while I also think it’s the little things in our daily lives that makes the ordinary extraordinary, sometimes it’s difficult to recognize them. Here’s a short but truly inspiring clip.
>Life = Risk
>Everyone is extraordinary in their own way…I truly believe this; we only allow ourselves to be ordinary (or think we are). And while I also think it’s the little things in our daily lives that makes the ordinary extraordinary, sometimes it’s difficult to recognize them. Here’s a short but truly inspiring clip.
Spring Night
>Spring Night
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A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders
So there I was a few days ago pedaling along on my way to church on Easter Sunday when I noticed it was getting a little difficult to pedal. Odd, I thought…no wind to speak of; no incline. Then I felt the tell-tale sway and heard the sound of a deflating tire sagging against theContinue reading “A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders”
>A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders
> So there I was a few days ago pedaling along on my way to church on Easter Sunday when I noticed it was getting a little difficult to pedal. Odd, I thought…no wind to speak of; no incline. Then I felt the tell-tale sway and heard the sound of a deflating tire sagging againstContinue reading “>A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders”
5 Quotes about Peak Oil, 4 Views from the Parking Lot, and 1 Quote about Bicycles
“There are few problems which have greater potential to quickly unsettle the North American public and strain essential services than suddenly being denied access to fuel.” — Rick Munroe, from his article, “Fuel Emergency” “Here in the United States we’re now consuming about three gallons of petroleum per person per day. That’s twenty pounds ofContinue reading “5 Quotes about Peak Oil, 4 Views from the Parking Lot, and 1 Quote about Bicycles”
>5 Quotes about Peak Oil, 4 Views from the Parking Lot, and 1 Quote about Bicycles
> “There are few problems which have greater potential to quickly unsettle the North American public and strain essential services than suddenly being denied access to fuel.” — Rick Munroe, from his article, “Fuel Emergency” “Here in the United States we’re now consuming about three gallons of petroleum per person per day. That’s twenty poundsContinue reading “>5 Quotes about Peak Oil, 4 Views from the Parking Lot, and 1 Quote about Bicycles”
A Message of Hope
Ok, firstly, I found this short movie (25 minutes) to be extremely moving and inspiring. It may be a bit too “new age-y” for some, but if you have an open mind (obvious pun) I recommend you watch it. It’s a film about meditation and our collective consciousness and how everything we do individually effectsContinue reading “A Message of Hope”
>A Message of Hope
>Ok, firstly, I found this short movie (25 minutes) to be extremely moving and inspiring. It may be a bit too “new age-y” for some, but if you have an open mind (obvious pun) I recommend you watch it. It’s a film about meditation and our collective consciousness and how everything we do individually effectsContinue reading “>A Message of Hope”
Five Quotes from Albert Einstein
Yes, I know it is actually 6 quotes–counting the one in the below image–but I find them all inspiring. For more quotes from Einstein, click here. “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius —Continue reading “Five Quotes from Albert Einstein”
>Five Quotes from Albert Einstein
> Yes, I know it is actually 6 quotes–counting the one in the below image–but I find them all inspiring. For more quotes from Einstein, click here. “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of geniusContinue reading “>Five Quotes from Albert Einstein”
Urban Simplicty 