Category Archives: urban simplicity

>In Praise of Cargo Bikes

> This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist.Continue reading “>In Praise of Cargo Bikes”

In Praise of Cargo Bikes

This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist. IfContinue reading “In Praise of Cargo Bikes”

Old Garden Posters

I Love these…old adverts for victory gardens (also called liberty gardens during WW I).With the food issues we have today (and I’m not talking about scarcity, but more so about factory farming, pesticides, and lack of diversity) I can’t help but wonder if these posters aren’t more relevant than ever.

>Isaac Carrying Stuff on a 1990 Raleigh Technium

> This is my teenage son who reluctantly agreed to have his picture taken before he pedaled away (are you done yet dad?). He’s adopted my old Raleigh Technium and it suits him well. I used to love that bike, and one of the things I loved about it is that it is really fast.Continue reading “>Isaac Carrying Stuff on a 1990 Raleigh Technium”

Isaac Carrying Stuff on a 1990 Raleigh Technium

This is my teenage son who reluctantly agreed to have his picture taken before he pedaled away (are you done yet dad?). He’s adopted my old Raleigh Technium and it suits him well. I used to love that bike, and one of the things I loved about it is that it is really fast. NowContinue reading “Isaac Carrying Stuff on a 1990 Raleigh Technium”

>Tortellini alla Giardino

> This is a simple recipe that is only partially true to it’s title..it is not entirely alla giardino (from my garden), but there are a few things. Mainly, I’ve had a Swiss chard plant that grows back almost as fast as I eat it (there are worse problems), and the basil is already inContinue reading “>Tortellini alla Giardino”

Tortellini alla Giardino

This is a simple recipe that is only partially true to it’s title..it is not entirely alla giardino (from my garden), but there are a few things. Mainly, I’ve had a Swiss chard plant that grows back almost as fast as I eat it (there are worse problems), and the basil is already in fullContinue reading “Tortellini alla Giardino”

Ride A Bike!

This is an inspiring video by John Burke, president of Trek bikes. I first came across this when I was contemplating putting a 1world2wheels widget on this blog…then I realized that I already do most of the things they suggest (not all, but most…I did drive my truck yesterday…first time in nearly 3 weeks). ThenContinue reading “Ride A Bike!”

>A Cleverly Defaced Billboard

> I love this…originally posted here, but I came across it at the Urban Country. Appropriate, I thought when I first saw this. I, like many people, have been following the oil spill in the gulf, and most of what I’ve been hearing (other than how to stop this thing) is about alternative methods toContinue reading “>A Cleverly Defaced Billboard”

A Cleverly Defaced Billboard

I love this…originally posted here, but I came across it at the Urban Country. Appropriate, I thought when I first saw this. I, like many people, have been following the oil spill in the gulf, and most of what I’ve been hearing (other than how to stop this thing) is about alternative methods to extractingContinue reading “A Cleverly Defaced Billboard”