>I finished reading this book last night and found it so good that I thought I’d pass it along, virtually speaking of course. The book is very moving and literally brought tears to my eyes at certain points. Mr. Albom is a prolific author but this is only his second work of non-fiction (Tuesday’s withContinue reading “>A Good Read”
Category Archives: Simplicity
This Is More Appropriate Than Ever
This is an advertisement for bicycles in 1950’s Britain (I’m guessing)…but where are these advertisements today…especially in the good ole’ US of A (where they are so desperately needed)? Bicycling as a mode of transport is more appropriate than ever before but all I ever see are car commercials. It’s only 22 seconds long andContinue reading “This Is More Appropriate Than Ever”
>This Is More Appropriate Than Ever
>This is an advertisement for bicycles in 1950’s Britain (I’m guessing)…but where are these advertisements today…especially in the good ole’ US of A (where they are so desperately needed)? Bicycling as a mode of transport is more appropriate than ever before but all I ever see are car commercials. It’s only 22 seconds long andContinue reading “>This Is More Appropriate Than Ever”
On Bookstores
There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love, and like that colossal adventure it is an experience of great social import.–Christopher Morley, On Visiting Bookshops I Love bookstores…I have as long as I can remember. I’ll go to the new fancy ones (you know the typeContinue reading “On Bookstores”
>On Bookstores
>There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love, and like that colossal adventure it is an experience of great social import.–Christopher Morley, On Visiting Bookshops I Love bookstores…I have as long as I can remember. I’ll go to the new fancy ones (you know the typeContinue reading “>On Bookstores”
>Simplicity?
> Image found at CartoonChurch.com This made me laugh out loud.
Simplicity?
Image found at CartoonChurch.com This made me laugh out loud.
>Where are all the bicycle commercials?
>Is it me, or are there a lot of car/truck commercials on during prime-time television? I don’t watch much of the idiot box, and very few sitcoms, but I have to admit I really get a kick out of The Office. At any rate, I was alarmed tonight at how many car adverts there were…thereContinue reading “>Where are all the bicycle commercials?”
Where are all the bicycle commercials?
Is it me, or are there a lot of car/truck commercials on during prime-time television? I don’t watch much of the idiot box, and very few sitcoms, but I have to admit I really get a kick out of The Office. At any rate, I was alarmed tonight at how many car adverts there were…thereContinue reading “Where are all the bicycle commercials?”
>Merry Christmas
> bikeforpeace.org A couple things: Firstly, Merry Christmas! Secondly, I have to admit that I am somewhat of a hypocrite by posting this image because I haven’t ridden a bike in two days (but as I stated before…never said I was car-free, just car-lite). I mostly posted it because I liked the image. But whileContinue reading “>Merry Christmas”
Merry Christmas
bikeforpeace.org A couple things: Firstly, Merry Christmas! Secondly, I have to admit that I am somewhat of a hypocrite by posting this image because I haven’t ridden a bike in two days (but as I stated before…never said I was car-free, just car-lite). I mostly posted it because I liked the image. But while theContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
>Said Simply…
> Photo credit: the E.F. Schumacher Society Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction. ~E.F. Schumacher
Said Simply…
Photo credit: the E.F. Schumacher Society Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction. ~E.F. Schumacher
Brotherly Love
My two pugs (brothers) relaxing in front of the wood stove…they love the heat. I know it’s a hokey picture but it was too cute not to post.
>Brotherly Love
>My two pugs (brothers) relaxing in front of the wood stove…they love the heat. I know it’s a hokey picture but it was too cute not to post.
Repair vs. Recycle
I came across this manifesto at Open Bicycle (click it to make it larger)…It really makes you think, at least it did to me. I always feel I’m “doing my part” when I recycle (and feel guilty if I don’t). But just imagine if we didn’t recycle (or replace things)…we repaired them. The simplest exampleContinue reading “Repair vs. Recycle”
>Repair vs. Recycle
>I came across this manifesto at Open Bicycle (click it to make it larger)…It really makes you think, at least it did to me. I always feel I’m “doing my part” when I recycle (and feel guilty if I don’t). But just imagine if we didn’t recycle (or replace things)…we repaired them. The simplest exampleContinue reading “>Repair vs. Recycle”
Early Morning/Cazenovia Park
This photo was sent to me by my cousin, Joe Verrastro, artist and photographer. He sent it in response to a post I wrote recently regarding my own thoughts on spirituality (click here to read it)…one way he gets in touch with the Divine is through his lens and his art…and it’s easily apparent. It’sContinue reading “Early Morning/Cazenovia Park”
>Early Morning/Cazenovia Park
>This photo was sent to me by my cousin, Joe Verrastro, artist and photographer. He sent it in response to a post I wrote recently regarding my own thoughts on spirituality (click here to read it)…one way he gets in touch with the Divine is through his lens and his art…and it’s easily apparent. It’sContinue reading “>Early Morning/Cazenovia Park”
A Christmas Vow
OK, first a couple of things. I sometimes post with “spiritual overtones,” but rarely overtly religious…this, though, falls under the latter. And while I truly believe that all major religions walk the same path and lead in the same direction I identify myself as a Christian, albeit a progressive Christian. Sometimes I think I amContinue reading “A Christmas Vow”
Urban Simplicty 