>Just when you thought you may have seen everything…along comes Kevin Cyr’s Camper Bike, it’s a functional piece of artwork created by the artist. I imagine it’s top speed is something like 2mph, and it’s probably not that stable…none-the-less, it’s pretty cool. Apparently he creates these pieces in order to paint them. To visit hisContinue reading “>Camper Bike (trike, actually)”
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Camper Bike (trike, actually)
Just when you thought you may have seen everything…along comes Kevin Cyr’s Camper Bike, it’s a functional piece of artwork created by the artist. I imagine it’s top speed is something like 2mph, and it’s probably not that stable…none-the-less, it’s pretty cool. Apparently he creates these pieces in order to paint them. To visit hisContinue reading “Camper Bike (trike, actually)”
>Strip-Mall Parking
>Yes, on occasion I venture to a big box store…I don’t like them (more specifically, I don’t like how they make me feel) but they usually have what I need at the time. At any rate, I went to a strip mall on the outskirts of our city today and was appalled at the virtualContinue reading “>Strip-Mall Parking”
Strip-Mall Parking
Yes, on occasion I venture to a big box store…I don’t like them (more specifically, I don’t like how they make me feel) but they usually have what I need at the time. At any rate, I went to a strip mall on the outskirts of our city today and was appalled at the virtualContinue reading “Strip-Mall Parking”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#67)
>Two cases of canned dog food.A canvas bag containing two shirts and two books.A bottle of water.A u-lock.A cable lock.A new nylon spool for my weed-wacker.A portion of today’s newspaper.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#67)
Two cases of canned dog food.A canvas bag containing two shirts and two books.A bottle of water.A u-lock.A cable lock.A new nylon spool for my weed-wacker.A portion of today’s newspaper.
>Anatomy of a Pizza in Pictures
>Whole wheat dough with seven grain mix, honey, and virgin olive oilFresh-made tomato sauceThree cheese: mozzarella, cheddar, ParmesanBroccoli and onion For more explicit directions and a recipe (of a variation) of this pizza, click here.
Anatomy of a Pizza in Pictures
Whole wheat dough with seven grain mix, honey, and virgin olive oilFresh-made tomato sauceThree cheese: mozzarella, cheddar, ParmesanBroccoli and onion For more explicit directions and a recipe (of a variation) of this pizza, click here.
>Low Car Diet
>I have always found the low carb diet rather silly (and I could never give up bread, pasta, or rice)…so this play on words is pretty interesting to me…I’m not on a no-car diet, but low…yes, definitely low. I found this here.
Low Car Diet
I have always found the low carb diet rather silly (and I could never give up bread, pasta, or rice)…so this play on words is pretty interesting to me…I’m not on a no-car diet, but low…yes, definitely low. I found this here.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#66)
>6 cans of dog food1/2 gallon of orange juice5 bananasChinese take-out foodA gym bag full of clothes2 plastic cratesA u-lockA cable lock
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#66)
6 cans of dog food1/2 gallon of orange juice5 bananasChinese take-out foodA gym bag full of clothes2 plastic cratesA u-lockA cable lock
>Military Bikes
>Before I write this post I have to qualify it, or at least explain myself. Firstly (and most importantly), I in no way support war…any war over anything, in the country in which I live or any other…I simply cannot agree to kill another human being…we are, I believe, all inter-connected at some basic level,Continue reading “>Military Bikes”
Military Bikes
Before I write this post I have to qualify it, or at least explain myself. Firstly (and most importantly), I in no way support war…any war over anything, in the country in which I live or any other…I simply cannot agree to kill another human being…we are, I believe, all inter-connected at some basic level,Continue reading “Military Bikes”
>Mail Bike
>I came across this photo the other day. It’s actually a German mail bike…what a great idea…maybe it’s something the U.S. should take up (in urban areas) to help our ailing mail system (hey, it would keep fuel costs down). Intrigued, I googled “mail bicycle” and found a ton of hits (click here if you’dContinue reading “>Mail Bike”
Mail Bike
I came across this photo the other day. It’s actually a German mail bike…what a great idea…maybe it’s something the U.S. should take up (in urban areas) to help our ailing mail system (hey, it would keep fuel costs down). Intrigued, I googled “mail bicycle” and found a ton of hits (click here if you’dContinue reading “Mail Bike”
>Lebanese-Style Chicken and Rice
>Every culture has a version of chicken-and-rice; this is my favorite, and it’s one that I grew up with…its flavors and aroma never fail to take me back. It’s easy to make, super-flavorful, and very fragrant…the sweet smell of cinnamon and allspice will permeate your house. I’ve posted on a variation of this recipe before…toContinue reading “>Lebanese-Style Chicken and Rice”
Lebanese-Style Chicken and Rice
Every culture has a version of chicken-and-rice; this is my favorite, and it’s one that I grew up with…its flavors and aroma never fail to take me back. It’s easy to make, super-flavorful, and very fragrant…the sweet smell of cinnamon and allspice will permeate your house. I’ve posted on a variation of this recipe before…toContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken and Rice”
>Orange Cucumbers
>For about a month now I’ve been wondering what the hell these were hanging off the cucumber vines in my garden. When I googled orange cucumber I found that there are/were multitudes wondering the same thing. It also seems that most, like me, thought they were planting pickling cucumbers. As it turns out (from theContinue reading “>Orange Cucumbers”
Orange Cucumbers
For about a month now I’ve been wondering what the hell these were hanging off the cucumber vines in my garden. When I googled orange cucumber I found that there are/were multitudes wondering the same thing. It also seems that most, like me, thought they were planting pickling cucumbers. As it turns out (from theContinue reading “Orange Cucumbers”
Urban Simplicty 