These are photos I took a couple nights ago, just a block from my house on Buffalo‘s lower west side. I took them with an inexpensive little point-and-shoot camera; proof that you don’t need an expensive camera to take interesting photos (though I wouldn’t mind if I had one…but their price is prohibitive at present).Continue reading “Playing with Light (again)”
Category Archives: Buffalo
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”
Public Art…Wheel Sculpture and Yarn Bomb (updated)
On my way to work the other day I noticed two artists assembling the above piece. It’s on the corner of Allen and Franklin and would have caught my eye anyhow but because it was being built out of bicycle wheels I stopped and talked to them (figures, one of the few times I forgotContinue reading “Public Art…Wheel Sculpture and Yarn Bomb (updated)”
Public Art…Wheel Sculpture and Yarn Bomb (updated)
On my way to work the other day I noticed two artists assembling the above piece. It’s on the corner of Allen and Franklin and would have caught my eye anyhow but because it was being built out of bicycle wheels I stopped and talked to them (figures, one of the few times I forgotContinue reading “Public Art…Wheel Sculpture and Yarn Bomb (updated)”
The Good Neighbor
This post is a first for me in that I am showing something being carried in my truck. In the more than 3 years I’ve had this blog I have never showed a picture of my vehicle and prefer to post about pro-bicycle/human transport instead. As regular readers of this blog know, I also preferContinue reading “The Good Neighbor”
The Good Neighbor
This post is a first for me in that I am showing something being carried in my truck. In the more than 3 years I’ve had this blog I have never showed a picture of my vehicle and prefer to post about pro-bicycle/human transport instead. As regular readers of this blog know, I also preferContinue reading “The Good Neighbor”
>The Bubble Man of Allen Street
> As a life long Buffalonian I have always promoted our city as both beautiful (on many levels) bt also unique, and sometimes a bit quirky…this is a good example. I’m of course talking about the Bubble Man, the man who fills the street with bubbles from his third story apartment 365 days a year.Continue reading “>The Bubble Man of Allen Street”
The Bubble Man of Allen Street
As a life long Buffalonian I have always promoted our city as both beautiful (on many levels) bt also unique, and sometimes a bit quirky…this is a good example. I’m of course talking about the Bubble Man, the man who fills the street with bubbles from his third story apartment 365 days a year. IContinue reading “The Bubble Man of Allen Street”
>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”
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”
>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 someContinue reading “>Pilgrimage”
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”
>Ten Snowy Miles on the Mundo (and a little Buffalo history)
>I had the day off today and had it in my head that I was going to go for a ride despite the cold and snowy weather. As it turns out I was actually over-dressed and had to remove a layer. When I’m on a bike and riding through areas I normally wouldn’t, I feelContinue reading “>Ten Snowy Miles on the Mundo (and a little Buffalo history)”
Ten Snowy Miles on the Mundo (and a little Buffalo history)
I had the day off today and had it in my head that I was going to go for a ride despite the cold and snowy weather. As it turns out I was actually over-dressed and had to remove a layer. When I’m on a bike and riding through areas I normally wouldn’t, I feelContinue reading “Ten Snowy Miles on the Mundo (and a little Buffalo history)”
>Sunday Morning Walk
>Sometimes I find a walk is better than a bike ride. If you can see more on a bike than in a car you can see even more when you’re using just your feet. Anyhow, I went for a meditative Sunday walk this morning, and one of the things that I love to do whenContinue reading “>Sunday Morning Walk”
Sunday Morning Walk
Sometimes I find a walk is better than a bike ride. If you can see more on a bike than in a car you can see even more when you’re using just your feet. Anyhow, I went for a meditative Sunday walk this morning, and one of the things that I love to do whenContinue reading “Sunday Morning Walk”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#5)
Pizza! (Sometimes only store-bought will do.) Here’s a link to my favorite Buffalo Pizzeria.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#5)
>Pizza! (Sometimes only store-bought will do.) Here’s a link to my favorite Buffalo Pizzeria.
Unplugged Earth
I read somewhere recently (though I can’t remember where) that up to forty percent of your household electricity usage can be accredited to things that aren’t even turned on…you know, all those little blinky lights and clocks on your electronics that you don’t even notice. With that said, imagine how much electricity consumption we wouldContinue reading “Unplugged Earth”
Urban Simplicty 