>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”
Category Archives: Simplicity
It’s The Little Things
Yesterday I was out doing errands on the mule (my predominant winter bike) and stopped at a local bike shop for some advice. I needed to replace a shifter cable but I’d be darned if I couldn’t find how to remove it. I had taken the shifter off the handlebars and the cable seemed toContinue reading “It’s The Little Things”
>It’s The Little Things
>Yesterday I was out doing errands on the mule (my predominant winter bike) and stopped at a local bike shop for some advice. I needed to replace a shifter cable but I’d be darned if I couldn’t find how to remove it. I had taken the shifter off the handlebars and the cable seemed toContinue reading “>It’s The Little Things”
Advent
I cannot believe it is the first Sunday of Advent already. Maybe its the extremely nice weather we’ve been having lately (for this time of year)…but time seems to be going so very quickly.
>Advent
>I cannot believe it is the first Sunday of Advent already. Maybe its the extremely nice weather we’ve been having lately (for this time of year)…but time seems to be going so very quickly.
Meditation Poll Results
Well, the meditation poll has ended…thank for all those who offered your vote. These were the results (the three largest categories voted): 20% say they meditate daily33% say they meditate now-and-again26% say they think it’s voodoo
>Meditation Poll Results
>Well, the meditation poll has ended…thank for all those who offered your vote. These were the results (the three largest categories voted): 20% say they meditate daily33% say they meditate now-and-again26% say they think it’s voodoo
Gerald Iversen on Living Simply
The below video is pretty interesting, nothing you probably haven’t heard before, but interesting none-the-less…and worth the 8 minutes of your time. It’s a short conversation with Gerald Iversen, National Coordinator of Alternatives for Simple Living (click here for the web site). I’ve read their web writings for years…pretty inspiring…but have not seen any videoContinue reading “Gerald Iversen on Living Simply”
>Gerald Iversen on Living Simply
>The below video is pretty interesting, nothing you probably haven’t heard before, but interesting none-the-less…and worth the 8 minutes of your time. It’s a short conversation with Gerald Iversen, National Coordinator of Alternatives for Simple Living (click here for the web site). I’ve read their web writings for years…pretty inspiring…but have not seen any videoContinue reading “>Gerald Iversen on Living Simply”
Autumnal Beauty
While these photos do not necessarily have anything to do with urban simplicity, they definitely exude simplicity in a more natural way. They’re a few photos I took while in East Aurora, NY yesterday…I found the scenery so beautiful I thought I’d share them.
>Autumnal Beauty
>While these photos do not necessarily have anything to do with urban simplicity, they definitely exude simplicity in a more natural way. They’re a few photos I took while in East Aurora, NY yesterday…I found the scenery so beautiful I thought I’d share them.
>Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869–Jan. 30, 1948)
>Be the change you want to see in the world. –Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869–Jan. 30, 1948)
Be the change you want to see in the world. –Mahatma Gandhi
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#48)
>A canvas bag containing, among other things, three books: Autobiography of a Yogi, A book of Jack Kerouac’s letters, and a pocket-sized NIV Bible.A double paper bag containing $59.19 in coins.A U-lockA Cable lock.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#48)
A canvas bag containing, among other things, three books: Autobiography of a Yogi, A book of Jack Kerouac’s letters, and a pocket-sized NIV Bible.A double paper bag containing $59.19 in coins.A U-lockA Cable lock.
>The New Yorker 6/3/74
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The New Yorker 6/3/74
>Mystical Candle
>I took this short video about a year ago and forgot about it. Then tonight while looking for something else on my hard-drive I came across it again and thought I’d share it. I was writing one night and had a candle and incense burning (yes, I burn candles and incense sometimes) and the heatContinue reading “>Mystical Candle”
Mystical Candle
I took this short video about a year ago and forgot about it. Then tonight while looking for something else on my hard-drive I came across it again and thought I’d share it. I was writing one night and had a candle and incense burning (yes, I burn candles and incense sometimes) and the heatContinue reading “Mystical Candle”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#45)
>Two soda crates full of groceries (double stacked to make more room on the top deck).Ten pounds of dog food.
Urban Simplicty 