Author Archives: Joe

The Bicycle City

There are so many bad or negative stories in the news everyday that it’s really nice and inspiring when I come across the positive stuff…like this short clip. It’s a trailer for an upcoming documentary about an organization–Pedals for Progress–that donates bikes (by the hundreds and thousands) to impoverished countries to help change peoples lives.Continue reading “The Bicycle City”

>The Bicycle City

>There are so many bad or negative stories in the news everyday that it’s really nice and inspiring when I come across the positive stuff…like this short clip. It’s a trailer for an upcoming documentary about an organization–Pedals for Progress–that donates bikes (by the hundreds and thousands) to impoverished countries to help change peoples lives.Continue reading “>The Bicycle City”

Soup…the original comfort food.

“There is nothing like a plate or a bowl of hot soup, its wisp of aromatic steam making the nostrils quiver with anticipation, to dispel the depressing effects of a grueling day at the office or the shop, rain or snow in the streets, or bad news in the papers.”– Louis P. De Gouy TheContinue reading “Soup…the original comfort food.”

>Soup…the original comfort food.

> “There is nothing like a plate or a bowl of hot soup, its wisp of aromatic steam making the nostrils quiver with anticipation, to dispel the depressing effects of a grueling day at the office or the shop, rain or snow in the streets, or bad news in the papers.”– Louis P. De GouyContinue reading “>Soup…the original comfort food.”

A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer

As mentioned in a previous post I had gone on a longish ride today for exercise. Actually it was probably the longest I’ve ridden the Mundo at one time…over 22 miles (35km). I know that’s not a lot for some people (many people) but it is for me…especially when you are nearly 50 years oldContinue reading “A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer”

>A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer

> As mentioned in a previous post I had gone on a longish ride today for exercise. Actually it was probably the longest I’ve ridden the Mundo at one time…over 22 miles (35km). I know that’s not a lot for some people (many people) but it is for me…especially when you are nearly 50 yearsContinue reading “>A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer”

Pilgrimage

OK, firstly this was not an actual pilgrimage (just thought I’d get your attention), but more of a long ride on the Mundo through South Buffalo to Lackawanna, NY with the destination of a local Basilica and Shrine. It was a beautiful day, albeit a bit chilly, and I felt like I needed some exerciseContinue reading “Pilgrimage”