> Image found here. First off I would like to say that I am no scrooge when it comes to buying stuff, nor am I attempting to sit on my high horse…I in fact feel as though I have too much stuff. And I do really enjoy buying Christmas presents for people, especially my son.Continue reading “>Buy Nothing Day”
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Buy Nothing Day
Image found here. First off I would like to say that I am no scrooge when it comes to buying stuff, nor am I attempting to sit on my high horse…I in fact feel as though I have too much stuff. And I do really enjoy buying Christmas presents for people, especially my son. But,Continue reading “Buy Nothing Day”
>10 Quotes On Being Thankful (Happy Thanksgiving!)
> Most of the readers are probably aware this, but in the event you are reading this blog outside North America, today is our American Thanksgiving, which is similar but on a different date than the Canadian holiday by the same name (click here to read about the Thanksgiving Holiday). This has always been myContinue reading “>10 Quotes On Being Thankful (Happy Thanksgiving!)”
10 Quotes On Being Thankful (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Most of the readers are probably aware this, but in the event you are reading this blog outside North America, today is our American Thanksgiving, which is similar but on a different date than the Canadian holiday by the same name (click here to read about the Thanksgiving Holiday). This has always been my favoriteContinue reading “10 Quotes On Being Thankful (Happy Thanksgiving!)”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#244)…and a few thoughts.
> More than $100 in groceries from two separate stores in a Bike Rev trailer and a cardboard box on a front rack. First ThoughtIt was cold tonight…the first really cold night of the year, hovering around freezing. But in a month or so when it is really, really cold–when it hurts–I’ll be dreaming ofContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#244)…and a few thoughts.”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#244)…and a few thoughts.
More than $100 in groceries from two separate stores in a Bike Rev trailer and a cardboard box on a front rack. First ThoughtIt was cold tonight…the first really cold night of the year, hovering around freezing. But in a month or so when it is really, really cold–when it hurts–I’ll be dreaming of aContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#244)…and a few thoughts.”
Meister Eckhart Quote (on being thankful)
“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.”Meister Eckhart
>Meister Eckhart Quote (on being thankful)
> “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.”Meister Eckhart
>Moules Marinière
> Super easy to prepare and mouthwatering delicious…nothing more to say. OK, toasted Ezekiel bread to dip in the juice makes it even better! Moules Marinière Makes 4 servings. 3 pounds mussels, washed, rinsed, and de-bearded 1/2 cup white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 plum tomatoes, diced Sea salt and cracked black pepper toContinue reading “>Moules Marinière”
Moules Marinière
Super easy to prepare and mouthwatering delicious…nothing more to say. OK, toasted Ezekiel bread to dip in the juice makes it even better! Moules Marinière Makes 4 servings. 3 pounds mussels, washed, rinsed, and de-bearded 1/2 cup white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 plum tomatoes, diced Sea salt and cracked black pepper to tasteContinue reading “Moules Marinière”
>Thoughts on the New Bread Platform (or luggage carrier)
> I’ve ridden the Mule with the new Bread Platform attached for the past week or so (not exclusively because I’m still riding the Mundo), and my overall impressions very favorable. It was very easy to install, it’s sturdy, and it is large…really large for a front rack. It measures 12 inches (30cm) by 17Continue reading “>Thoughts on the New Bread Platform (or luggage carrier)”
Thoughts on the New Bread Platform (or luggage carrier)
I’ve ridden the Mule with the new Bread Platform attached for the past week or so (not exclusively because I’m still riding the Mundo), and my overall impressions very favorable. It was very easy to install, it’s sturdy, and it is large…really large for a front rack. It measures 12 inches (30cm) by 17 inchesContinue reading “Thoughts on the New Bread Platform (or luggage carrier)”
>Dancing Matt
>This really does not have anything to do with the theme of Urban Simplicity other than it is a simple gesture that can really lift your spirits. It is a short video of a guy (Matt) doing his silly dance in 42 countries. I thought it was going to be stupid, and it is…but inContinue reading “>Dancing Matt”
Dancing Matt
This really does not have anything to do with the theme of Urban Simplicity other than it is a simple gesture that can really lift your spirits. It is a short video of a guy (Matt) doing his silly dance in 42 countries. I thought it was going to be stupid, and it is…but inContinue reading “Dancing Matt”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#243)
> 4 salmon burgers5 pounds of whole wheat flourA DVDAn Artvoice newspaperA Light Bridges magazine
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#243)
4 salmon burgers5 pounds of whole wheat flourA DVDAn Artvoice newspaperA Light Bridges magazine
>They’re Not All Perfect…
> …but they’re still really good. What I mean by this is that even when you have homemade “bread problems” the result is usually going to be better than something you’d buy at the supermarket. The above loaves are good examples of this. While I was preparing to make tomato sauce today I decided toContinue reading “>They’re Not All Perfect…”
They’re Not All Perfect…
…but they’re still really good. What I mean by this is that even when you have homemade “bread problems” the result is usually going to be better than something you’d buy at the supermarket. The above loaves are good examples of this. While I was preparing to make tomato sauce today I decided to purgeContinue reading “They’re Not All Perfect…”
>My Frozen Tomato Experiment
> It may seem odd to be writing about tomatoes in mid-November but this is the outcome of a successful experiment. Last summer is a memory as I sit next to the wood-burning stove as I type, but it was sultry none-the-less. And the steamy heat brought not only multitude of tomatoes in my gardenContinue reading “>My Frozen Tomato Experiment”
My Frozen Tomato Experiment
It may seem odd to be writing about tomatoes in mid-November but this is the outcome of a successful experiment. Last summer is a memory as I sit next to the wood-burning stove as I type, but it was sultry none-the-less. And the steamy heat brought not only multitude of tomatoes in my garden butContinue reading “My Frozen Tomato Experiment”
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