>If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that my diet is the opposite of a low carb diet…my diet contains a lot of bread, rice, pizza, and pasta (whole or multi-grains, mostly). At any rate I had pasta for dinner tonight (again!), and topped it with codfish “meatballs.” I know thisContinue reading “>Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce”
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Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce
If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that my diet is the opposite of a low carb diet…my diet contains a lot of bread, rice, pizza, and pasta (whole or multi-grains, mostly). At any rate I had pasta for dinner tonight (again!), and topped it with codfish “meatballs.” I know thisContinue reading “Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce”
>NYS DMV (part two)
>Well, there it is…the Yuba locked to a tree in front of the offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of brand new bike racks throughout the city (click here to see them), yet none in front of the DMV…I’d like to think that I am not the only personContinue reading “>NYS DMV (part two)”
NYS DMV (part two)
Well, there it is…the Yuba locked to a tree in front of the offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of brand new bike racks throughout the city (click here to see them), yet none in front of the DMV…I’d like to think that I am not the only personContinue reading “NYS DMV (part two)”
>NYS DMV
>I was at the website of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles today looking for a current city location (I have to renew my driver’s license…what a racket that is…almost seventy bucks, more if you request an “enhanced” license). Anyhow, I spotted a section on bicycles and thought I’d check out what theyContinue reading “>NYS DMV”
NYS DMV
I was at the website of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles today looking for a current city location (I have to renew my driver’s license…what a racket that is…almost seventy bucks, more if you request an “enhanced” license). Anyhow, I spotted a section on bicycles and thought I’d check out what theyContinue reading “NYS DMV”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#101)
>A cup of coffee.A loaf of Monk’s Bread (raisin).A plastic crate.5 pounds of dog food.The small book, On The Spiritual Path, by Swami RamaA case of red wine.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#101)
A cup of coffee.A loaf of Monk’s Bread (raisin).A plastic crate.5 pounds of dog food.The small book, On The Spiritual Path, by Swami RamaA case of red wine.
A New Poll (on Meditation / Contemplative Prayer)
I’ve had a personal on-again and off-again relationship with meditation for the last five years or so. Everyone who meditates or prays contemplatively has their own personal reasons and results, and when I meditate regularly I know the benefits first hand (click here for 100 examples) . As of late (the past few months) myContinue reading “A New Poll (on Meditation / Contemplative Prayer)”
>A New Poll (on Meditation / Contemplative Prayer)
>I’ve had a personal on-again and off-again relationship with meditation for the last five years or so. Everyone who meditates or prays contemplatively has their own personal reasons and results, and when I meditate regularly I know the benefits first hand (click here for 100 examples) . As of late (the past few months) myContinue reading “>A New Poll (on Meditation / Contemplative Prayer)”
>Practical Pedal in Buffalo
>In the event that you haven’t come across it yet, there’s an interesting and quirky little quarterly paper called The Practical Pedal, which as you may have guessed is about practical bicycling (Click here for their website). There’s another paper devoted to urban cycling called Momentum (which is a little larger and has more content,Continue reading “>Practical Pedal in Buffalo”
Practical Pedal in Buffalo
In the event that you haven’t come across it yet, there’s an interesting and quirky little quarterly paper called The Practical Pedal, which as you may have guessed is about practical bicycling (Click here for their website). There’s another paper devoted to urban cycling called Momentum (which is a little larger and has more content,Continue reading “Practical Pedal in Buffalo”
>TU Delft Library
>This is one of the most interesting urban building designs I’ve ever come across (unfortunately not in person). The hill the guy in the picture above is climbing is actually the roof of the library at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (click here for their web site). The two following pictures showContinue reading “>TU Delft Library”
TU Delft Library
This is one of the most interesting urban building designs I’ve ever come across (unfortunately not in person). The hill the guy in the picture above is climbing is actually the roof of the library at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (click here for their web site). The two following pictures showContinue reading “TU Delft Library”
>Furniture Trike
> This photo was found here. I love this photo…here’s this guy coasting along with his trike loaded with what looks like an entire house, and rather than watching where he’s going he’s looking at a young woman crossing the street…he’d better look ahead.
Furniture Trike
This photo was found here. I love this photo…here’s this guy coasting along with his trike loaded with what looks like an entire house, and rather than watching where he’s going he’s looking at a young woman crossing the street…he’d better look ahead.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#100)
>One dozen farm-fresh eggs. Yup…can you believe it…my hundredth picture of Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike. I have of course carried many other things on my bike(s)…these are those where I remembered to have my camera available…anyhow, it is only appropriate, I think, that I mark my hundredth entry as one carryingContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#100)”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#100)
One dozen farm-fresh eggs. Yup…can you believe it…my hundredth picture of Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike. I have of course carried many other things on my bike(s)…these are those where I remembered to have my camera available…anyhow, it is only appropriate, I think, that I mark my hundredth entry as one carryingContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#100)”
Incredible Halloween Costume
A link to this video was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!), and yes, I know, I know…I am aware of the fact that I often look down on motorized vehicles on this blog and the fact that bicycles are the way of the past, present, and future, but the keyContinue reading “Incredible Halloween Costume”
>Incredible Halloween Costume
>A link to this video was sent to me by a cousin of mine (thanks Joe!), and yes, I know, I know…I am aware of the fact that I often look down on motorized vehicles on this blog and the fact that bicycles are the way of the past, present, and future, but the keyContinue reading “>Incredible Halloween Costume”
Urban Simplicty 