A large poinsettia plant and a 5lb/2.2kg bag of whole wheat flour. Other things that can be carried on a bike. Urban Simplicity.
Category Archives: car lite
The Tao of Calvin
First off, I don’t necessarily agree with everything the dad in this cartoon says–at least not to the extreme–because I still own a gas-powered vehicle, but I don’t use it that often. Tonight was the first time I used my truck in more than two weeks (emergency school supply run for my teenage son). IContinue reading “The Tao of Calvin”
The Tao of Calvin
First off, I don’t necessarily agree with everything the dad in this cartoon says–at least not to the extreme–because I still own a gas-powered vehicle, but I don’t use it that often. Tonight was the first time I used my truck in more than two weeks (emergency school supply run for my teenage son). IContinue reading “The Tao of Calvin”
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…”
Bike Share
I had mentioned in an earlier post about a recent day trip to Toronto and how I was impressed not only with the amount of people on bikes, but also the somewhat new bike-share program called Bixi (click here or here to read more about Bixi). Bixi began in Montreal but quickly established itself inContinue reading “Bike Share”
Bike Share
I had mentioned in an earlier post about a recent day trip to Toronto and how I was impressed not only with the amount of people on bikes, but also the somewhat new bike-share program called Bixi (click here or here to read more about Bixi). Bixi began in Montreal but quickly established itself inContinue reading “Bike Share”
The Past or the Future
Now is this cool or what? These photos were taken in 1930 (found them here and here). Living in a four-season region I am often concerned about the weather (especially rain)…this would solve that problem. As the price of petrol eventually becomes too costly for the average person maybe we’ll begin to see vehicles likeContinue reading “The Past or the Future”
The Past or the Future
Now is this cool or what? These photos were taken in 1930 (found them here and here). Living in a four-season region I am often concerned about the weather (especially rain)…this would solve that problem. As the price of petrol eventually becomes too costly for the average person maybe we’ll begin to see vehicles likeContinue reading “The Past or the Future”
A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)
This post is in response to a couple things….one is something that (nearly) happened to me, and the other is a website I came across. But first a bit about my bikes. While I have six bikes I generally only ride three (the three pictured), but all are painted black. I’m thinking about paring myContinue reading “A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)”
>A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)
> This post is in response to a couple things….one is something that (nearly) happened to me, and the other is a website I came across. But first a bit about my bikes. While I have six bikes I generally only ride three (the three pictured), but all are painted black. I’m thinking about paringContinue reading “>A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment
#286 (upper photo)…3 metal mixing bowls of various sizes, an 18″ skillet with lid, a bus pan, a portable propane stove with two extra canisters of propane, 27 small plastic containers with lids, tongs, spatulas, mixing spoons, a rolling pin, 8 cotton towels, a canvas book bag containing books and writing implements, a book onContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment
> #286 (upper photo)…3 metal mixing bowls of various sizes, an 18″ skillet with lid, a bus pan, a portable propane stove with two extra canisters of propane, 27 small plastic containers with lids, tongs, spatulas, mixing spoons, a rolling pin, 8 cotton towels, a canvas book bag containing books and writing implements, a bookContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#286 & #287)…and a brief comment”
I’m Glad to be Less-Than-Average
Image found here. While fixing dinner yesterday and listening to NPR the commentator stated that with slightly higher gas prices this year the “average American household will spend $305 on gas this month.” What? Maybe I heard that wrong. But I didn’t (click here). As I’ve stated many, many times (did I mention many) IContinue reading “I’m Glad to be Less-Than-Average”
>I’m Glad to be Less-Than-Average
> Image found here. While fixing dinner yesterday and listening to NPR the commentator stated that with slightly higher gas prices this year the “average American household will spend $305 on gas this month.” What? Maybe I heard that wrong. But I didn’t (click here). As I’ve stated many, many times (did I mention many)Continue reading “>I’m Glad to be Less-Than-Average”
Costs of Car Ownership
Ok, fist you’re probably wondering why I am writing about cars on a blog like this. Well as I’ve said in the past I am not car-free, just car-lite…sometimes lighter than others. I am also not a person that is against you having a car…that’s you’re business not mine. I just find that riding bicyclesContinue reading “Costs of Car Ownership”
>Costs of Car Ownership
> Ok, fist you’re probably wondering why I am writing about cars on a blog like this. Well as I’ve said in the past I am not car-free, just car-lite…sometimes lighter than others. I am also not a person that is against you having a car…that’s you’re business not mine. I just find that ridingContinue reading “>Costs of Car Ownership”
Au Contraire, Hollywood
I love this cartoon…it goes against everything American society says is the image of success and happiness. I originally came across it in a magazine more than 10 years ago, and have it hanging in a small frame in my kitchen. I was prompted to re-post it after reading this article on the Treehugger website. Continue reading “Au Contraire, Hollywood”
>Au Contraire, Hollywood
> I love this cartoon…it goes against everything American society says is the image of success and happiness. I originally came across it in a magazine more than 10 years ago, and have it hanging in a small frame in my kitchen. I was prompted to re-post it after reading this article on the TreehuggerContinue reading “>Au Contraire, Hollywood”
>Oh The Irony…
> As I’ve stated many times in previous posts I am not even close to being car-free (OK, maybe I am close, but I still own a truck) but I would call myself–what Katie Alvord refers to in her excellent book, Divorce Your Car–as “Car-Lite.” I own a motorized vehicle but I don’t use itContinue reading “>Oh The Irony…”
Urban Simplicty 