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Between the early burst of hot and steamy weather, followed by two weeks of on again-and-off again torrential downpours, the garden is flourishing. Here are a few before and after photos. The first set were taken in early May, the second set just this week. Here’s the garden in the front yard. I’m trying somethingContinue reading “Before and After”

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Six years ago gas was a buck-and-a-half a gallon…and we thought that was pricey…better get that old bike out of the basement/garage…it’ll be more fun than you can imagine.

>Six years ago gas was a buck-and-a-half a gallon…and we thought that was pricey…better get that old bike out of the basement/garage…it’ll be more fun than you can imagine.

> I tried, chef, I really did, and on numerous occasions. But I just can not sit through an entire episode of Hell’s Kitchen. Invariably, after or during one of your obscene and belittling rants, I tell you to shut the f#@k up, consciously using one of your favorite expletives. Why do you do it,Continue reading “>An Open Letter To Gordon Ramsay”

I tried, chef, I really did, and on numerous occasions. But I just can not sit through an entire episode of Hell’s Kitchen. Invariably, after or during one of your obscene and belittling rants, I tell you to shut the f#@k up, consciously using one of your favorite expletives. Why do you do it, IContinue reading “An Open Letter To Gordon Ramsay”

>It’s an exciting time: I recently planted most of my garden, and despite the cold spring this year some of the herbs from last year are flourishing nicely. Besides the usual suspects (tomatoes, peppers, zucchini) I try to mix it up a little bit each year. Thus, I was so excited when I came acrossContinue reading “>Chives: A Sign of Renewal”

It’s an exciting time: I recently planted most of my garden, and despite the cold spring this year some of the herbs from last year are flourishing nicely. Besides the usual suspects (tomatoes, peppers, zucchini) I try to mix it up a little bit each year. Thus, I was so excited when I came acrossContinue reading “Chives: A Sign of Renewal”

>I found this used Chinese trike on craigslist about a week ago and bought it on the spot. It’s more of a novelty than anything, but it’s a real workhorse. It’s geared low and the maximum speed is probably like 5mph, but that’s not a bad thing because the brake system sucks, to put itContinue reading “>New Chinese Trike”

I found this used Chinese trike on craigslist about a week ago and bought it on the spot. It’s more of a novelty than anything, but it’s a real workhorse. It’s geared low and the maximum speed is probably like 5mph, but that’s not a bad thing because the brake system sucks, to put itContinue reading “New Chinese Trike”

I was in St. Paul, Minnesota this past week again (thankfully no airlinedelays like the last time). I arrived early enough that I had time to walk around one evening, and it’s difficult not to be drawn to stare at the St. Paul’s Cathedral which sits up a hill. As I walked up the hillContinue reading “Stuff”

>I was in St. Paul, Minnesota this past week again (thankfully no airlinedelays like the last time). I arrived early enough that I had time to walk around one evening, and it’s difficult not to be drawn to stare at the St. Paul’s Cathedral which sits up a hill. As I walked up the hillContinue reading “>Stuff”

>How’s that for a title? Now here’s how to make it: The first thing is to have ready a batch of sourdough or other bread dough of your choice (see previous posts). For the topping, start by sauteing some chopped onion, peppers (I used sweet and hot peppers) raw chopped shrimp, and garlic. Do thisContinue reading “>Four Cheese Pizza with Shrimp and Spinach on Honey-Whole Wheat Sourdough Crust”

How’s that for a title? Now here’s how to make it: The first thing is to have ready a batch of sourdough or other bread dough of your choice (see previous posts). For the topping, start by sauteing some chopped onion, peppers (I used sweet and hot peppers) raw chopped shrimp, and garlic. Do thisContinue reading “Four Cheese Pizza with Shrimp and Spinach on Honey-Whole Wheat Sourdough Crust”

I’m always so inspired when I am in another city and see bike commuters in huge numbers…people riding bikes as an everyday mode of transportation, no special cloths, no big deal…just get on your bike and ride. Minneapolis/St. Paul are two cities that fit that category. I was there for just a few days thisContinue reading “Bike Stuff”

>I’m always so inspired when I am in another city and see bike commuters in huge numbers…people riding bikes as an everyday mode of transportation, no special cloths, no big deal…just get on your bike and ride. Minneapolis/St. Paul are two cities that fit that category. I was there for just a few days thisContinue reading “>Bike Stuff”

Scary stuff…enough said.

> Scary stuff…enough said.

I took a couple days to “chill out” this weekend and go to Toronto…need to do this now and again. One of the reasons I went this past weekend was to see Dr. Wayne Dyer, he spoke at the Metropolitan Convention Centre. The talk he gave was based on his new book regarding the TaoContinue reading “Toronto Trip”