On the 9th anniversary of 9/11 I pray for not only the people lost in the tragic event and the grieving family members that were left behind, but also for our nation and the world as a whole. I truly believe that our only hope for self-preservation–opposed to self-annihilation–is to coexist with one another. SoContinue reading “Coexistence”
Category Archives: Spirituality
>Never Stop Howling
> The above pin is a souvenir I brought back from a trip I took with my son to San Fransisco this past July; I purchased it at the Beat Museum. It’s of course a reference to the poem book, Howl, by Alan Ginsberg. The Beat writers had a huge influence on me when IContinue reading “>Never Stop Howling”
Never Stop Howling
The above pin is a souvenir I brought back from a trip I took with my son to San Fransisco this past July; I purchased it at the Beat Museum. It’s of course a reference to the poem book, Howl, by Alan Ginsberg. The Beat writers had a huge influence on me when I wasContinue reading “Never Stop Howling”
>"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride
> This morning I woke feeling somewhat melancholy…had tons I wanted to do (overwhelmed), but being Labor Day I decided to take the day off and go for a bike ride. One of the best things I can think of for a person to do when they are feeling a little down is to getContinue reading “>"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride”
"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride
This morning I woke feeling somewhat melancholy…had tons I wanted to do (overwhelmed), but being Labor Day I decided to take the day off and go for a bike ride. One of the best things I can think of for a person to do when they are feeling a little down is to get physicalContinue reading “"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.
> Sometimes (more often than not, actually) the only thing I carry on this bike is me. While it weighs in the upwards of 60 lbs. and is more then 6 ft. long I still find it the most comfortable and fun bike to ride (out of my 3 main bikes). Not only does it’sContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.
Sometimes (more often than not, actually) the only thing I carry on this bike is me. While it weighs in the upwards of 60 lbs. and is more then 6 ft. long I still find it the most comfortable and fun bike to ride (out of my 3 main bikes). Not only does it’s uprightContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.”
>Change and Growth
> I saw this bumper sticker on a car as I was rode the Mundo yesterday…I was feeling stressed (self-imposed, no doubt) and when I saw this it made me smile. The message did it’s job, I suppose. I’m curious if there is a person who originally said this or if it is just aContinue reading “>Change and Growth”
Change and Growth
I saw this bumper sticker on a car as I was rode the Mundo yesterday…I was feeling stressed (self-imposed, no doubt) and when I saw this it made me smile. The message did it’s job, I suppose. I’m curious if there is a person who originally said this or if it is just a catchyContinue reading “Change and Growth”
>Emmet Fox Quote
> “If you want to receive any benefit from your religion you must practice it, and the place to practice it is right here where you are, and the time to do it is now.” Emmet Fox I have so much work to do.
Emmet Fox Quote
“If you want to receive any benefit from your religion you must practice it, and the place to practice it is right here where you are, and the time to do it is now.” Emmet Fox I have so much work to do.
>Oscar Wilde Quotes
> “America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.” “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” “The books that the world calls immoral areContinue reading “>Oscar Wilde Quotes”
Oscar Wilde Quotes
“America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.” “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” “The books that the world calls immoral are booksContinue reading “Oscar Wilde Quotes”
>Zippy Little Bike
> I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I have 5 bikes but really only ride 3 (an old Raleigh and a tandem sit in my basement). My Mundo is my main bike in the summer, the Mule is my main bike in the winter, and the Dahon is my in between bike…meaning I ride itContinue reading “>Zippy Little Bike”
Zippy Little Bike
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I have 5 bikes but really only ride 3 (an old Raleigh and a tandem sit in my basement). My Mundo is my main bike in the summer, the Mule is my main bike in the winter, and the Dahon is my in between bike…meaning I ride it toContinue reading “Zippy Little Bike”
>Maya Angelou Quotes
> Image found here. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”“If you don’t like something, change it.Continue reading “>Maya Angelou Quotes”
Maya Angelou Quotes
Image found here. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”“If you don’t like something, change it. IfContinue reading “Maya Angelou Quotes”
>A Summer’s Dusk
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A Summer’s Dusk
>After The Rain
> After the rain tonight I went out to the garden to pick a few tomatoes because I saw that some were super-ripe and nearly ready to fall from the vines themselves. It was that magical time–almost mystical–right after a storm when it’s not-yet-night but not-quite-day. The sky had a glow to it and–because ofContinue reading “>After The Rain”
Urban Simplicty 