> 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…”
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#146)…with a few comments
$120.21 in groceries from two separate stores in a Bike Rev trailer. I haven’t used this trailer in a while, but since I’m without a cargo bike at present and had to go grocery shopping I thought I’d put it to use. It was a beautiful, albeit chilly day today and there were a lotContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#146)…with a few comments”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#146)…with a few comments
> $120.21 in groceries from two separate stores in a Bike Rev trailer. I haven’t used this trailer in a while, but since I’m without a cargo bike at present and had to go grocery shopping I thought I’d put it to use. It was a beautiful, albeit chilly day today and there were aContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#146)…with a few comments”
Gas Pains
When I first saw this the acronyms made me LOL. It accompanied an article that was published a couple years ago, but I think it’s still relevant. Maybe more relevant than ever. It’s a quick read and can be found here.
>Gas Pains
>When I first saw this the acronyms made me LOL. It accompanied an article that was published a couple years ago, but I think it’s still relevant. Maybe more relevant than ever. It’s a quick read and can be found here.
A Small Confession
I have a small confession to make. This is not really that big of a deal, I suppose, but it is well within the original post for this blog two years ago regarding the two mile challenge. Today, after rushing around work all day I had planned on going to the health club as IContinue reading “A Small Confession”
>A Small Confession
>I have a small confession to make. This is not really that big of a deal, I suppose, but it is well within the original post for this blog two years ago regarding the two mile challenge. Today, after rushing around work all day I had planned on going to the health club as IContinue reading “>A Small Confession”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car
>$67.00 of groceries from two separate stores carried in four plastic crates. Most times I don’t even think about it, but other times I do…tonight was one of those times. As I was riding home (a bit slower than usual) I was enjoying the cool autumn air on my face and it occurred to meContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car
$67.00 of groceries from two separate stores carried in four plastic crates. Most times I don’t even think about it, but other times I do…tonight was one of those times. As I was riding home (a bit slower than usual) I was enjoying the cool autumn air on my face and it occurred to meContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car”
>On Spider Webs and Being Car-Lite
>I have never claimed to be car-free, but am definitely car-lite…I own a vehicle but sometimes (especially in the summer months) don’t move it for extended periods of time (yes, I know…to all you mechanics out there…that it is bad for the vehicle not to use it often…I get lectured enough…but it is so goodContinue reading “>On Spider Webs and Being Car-Lite”
On Spider Webs and Being Car-Lite
I have never claimed to be car-free, but am definitely car-lite…I own a vehicle but sometimes (especially in the summer months) don’t move it for extended periods of time (yes, I know…to all you mechanics out there…that it is bad for the vehicle not to use it often…I get lectured enough…but it is so goodContinue reading “On Spider Webs and Being Car-Lite”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#38)
>A wooden box containing small tools, cleaning supplies, printer ink, and other miscellaneous items.A new pair of shoes.A new shirt.A parsley plant (on front rack).Two tomato cages (barely visible on lower right sidebar…obscured by the corn).
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#38)
A wooden box containing small tools, cleaning supplies, printer ink, and other miscellaneous items.A new pair of shoes.A new shirt.A parsley plant (on front rack).Two tomato cages (barely visible on lower right sidebar…obscured by the corn).
>Urban Beauty
>This morning I woke feeling extremely stressed about various things. I know deep down everything always seems to work out OK, but when I’m stressed it’s as if I have blinders on and can’t see the beauty right in front of me. For that reason, when I went to the gym I chose to walkContinue reading “>Urban Beauty”
Urban Beauty
This morning I woke feeling extremely stressed about various things. I know deep down everything always seems to work out OK, but when I’m stressed it’s as if I have blinders on and can’t see the beauty right in front of me. For that reason, when I went to the gym I chose to walkContinue reading “Urban Beauty”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#29)
8 ounces of grated Romano cheese.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#29)
>8 ounces of grated Romano cheese.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#26)
A replacement mouse for my netbook.A t-shirt.An Artvoice paper.$16.21 worth of groceries from the Co-op.A case of wine.4 new wine glasses.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#26)
>A replacement mouse for my netbook.A t-shirt.An Artvoice paper.$16.21 worth of groceries from the Co-op.A case of wine.4 new wine glasses.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#24)
Two 5-foot exterior shades for my front porch.A wooden plank measuring 12-inches by 4-feet.A 4.4 pound bag of dog food.Four oranges.A 1-pound block of cheddar cheese.An extra shirt.A DVD.Two slices of pizza.
Urban Simplicty 