> Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
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My Favorite Summertime Sandwich
Tomatoes, basil, and razor-thin slivers of hot chilies straight from the garden; layered with raw onion and sharp cheddar, then slathered with mayonnaise on homemade 100% whole wheat bread (click here for a recipe). In a word: dinner!
>Stand Alone (part two)
>This video was posted on Facebook today and I thought I’d share it in reference to a previous post. If I can manage to squirrel away the $77.00 I may still get this…but I’m still on the fence about it. I will say that this very brief video is pretty convincing. I’d love to hearContinue reading “>Stand Alone (part two)”
Stand Alone (part two)
This video was posted on Facebook today and I thought I’d share it in reference to a previous post. If I can manage to squirrel away the $77.00 I may still get this…but I’m still on the fence about it. I will say that this very brief video is pretty convincing. I’d love to hearContinue reading “Stand Alone (part two)”
>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.”
>Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon
> Photo downloaded from Britannica. I find this photo inspiring. The link to it was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!). It’s a photo of the famed physicists and chemist Marie and Pierre Curie. While they shared a Nobel Prize together, Marie was the first person to receive two. The photoContinue reading “>Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon”
Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon
Photo downloaded from Britannica. I find this photo inspiring. The link to it was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!). It’s a photo of the famed physicists and chemist Marie and Pierre Curie. While they shared a Nobel Prize together, Marie was the first person to receive two. The photo wasContinue reading “Marie and Pierre Curie on Their Honeymoon”
>Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile
>I don’t even remember how I came upon this site…you know how it goes…one page leads to the next and then another, not unlike flipping through a magazine I suppose. Anyhow I came across this 4 minute video titled Everything Will Be OK. I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did…it’s justContinue reading “>Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile”
Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile
I don’t even remember how I came upon this site…you know how it goes…one page leads to the next and then another, not unlike flipping through a magazine I suppose. Anyhow I came across this 4 minute video titled Everything Will Be OK. I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did…it’s justContinue reading “Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile”
>Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup
> The morning before last as I was pouring my second cup of coffee I heard a common request from my teenage son in the next room, “dad, will you make me breakfast” (translation: will you make me French toast…his favorite breakfast). Having not gone shopping in a while I knew the cupboards were somewhatContinue reading “>Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup”
Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup
The morning before last as I was pouring my second cup of coffee I heard a common request from my teenage son in the next room, “dad, will you make me breakfast” (translation: will you make me French toast…his favorite breakfast). Having not gone shopping in a while I knew the cupboards were somewhat bareContinue reading “Ezekiel Bread French Toast with Caramelized Nectarine and Apple-Cranberry Syrup”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#207)
> A canvas bag containing, among other things, three books, a daily planner, pencils, and reading glasses.A six-foot long cable lock. A small cardboard box containing three pints of homemade dog food and three sample packages of wild rice from Goose Valley Wild Rice.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#207)
A canvas bag containing, among other things, three books, a daily planner, pencils, and reading glasses.A six-foot long cable lock. A small cardboard box containing three pints of homemade dog food and three sample packages of wild rice from Goose Valley Wild Rice.
>Huh?
> I don’t understand. In the past I had a problem with spam on this blog so I initiated (at the suggestion of a reader) the use of those swirly letters you have to type in to gain access to comment. This eliminated it mostly, but every once in a while a person (because I’mContinue reading “>Huh?”
Huh?
I don’t understand. In the past I had a problem with spam on this blog so I initiated (at the suggestion of a reader) the use of those swirly letters you have to type in to gain access to comment. This eliminated it mostly, but every once in a while a person (because I’m assumingContinue reading “Huh?”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#205 & #206) with a few comments.
#205: Five pounds of rising bread dough in a plastic bucket; a canvas bag containing books, pencils, reading glasses, and (oddly) a retractable measuring tape. #206: an empty plastic bucket; a paper bag with a sweaty shirt and 3 pairs of socks; a canvas bag; a cardboard box containing a partial bottle of red wine,Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#205 & #206) with a few comments.”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#205 & #206) with a few comments.
> #205: Five pounds of rising bread dough in a plastic bucket; a canvas bag containing books, pencils, reading glasses, and (oddly) a retractable measuring tape. #206: an empty plastic bucket; a paper bag with a sweaty shirt and 3 pairs of socks; a canvas bag; a cardboard box containing a partial bottle of redContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#205 & #206) with a few comments.”
>An Original Tall Bike
> Though I’ve never ridden one I’ve been intrigued by tall bikes for a while. I’ve also posted on them in the past, specifically about a local bicyclist-bike builder, Jason (click here and here). Anyhow, I came across this photo at CardCow.com today and was immediately impressed. The site does not say what year thisContinue reading “>An Original Tall Bike”
An Original Tall Bike
Though I’ve never ridden one I’ve been intrigued by tall bikes for a while. I’ve also posted on them in the past, specifically about a local bicyclist-bike builder, Jason (click here and here). Anyhow, I came across this photo at CardCow.com today and was immediately impressed. The site does not say what year this isContinue reading “An Original Tall Bike”
Urban Simplicty 