Category Archives: urban simplicity

Enough Said

This poster says it all…in both image and few words. I first came across this poster at the site of ReadyMade.com. At the time it was available for free PDF download, but at last checking it was unavailable. It’s a poster by the artist, Nick Dewar. To visit his site, click here. Here’s a quoteContinue reading “Enough Said”

Old Faithful

This past week I resurrected my sourdough starter…I’ve had it in hibernation (i.e. refrigeration) for the past few months during the cold months. The starter on the right (7/99) is the oldest of them…7/99 stands for July 1999. After a few feedings it came back to life strong as ever. I made a traditional PullmanContinue reading “Old Faithful”

Complicated Life

I love this video. It’s a great leisurely bicycle video…more importantly, the music is excellent. It was filmed on Decatur Street before hurricane Katrina. If you’ve ever been to N.O. you’ll probably agree that it captures that city’s essence. The video is a little over five minutes long; I encourage you to watch it, itContinue reading “Complicated Life”

>Complicated Life

>I love this video. It’s a great leisurely bicycle video…more importantly, the music is excellent. It was filmed on Decatur Street before hurricane Katrina. If you’ve ever been to N.O. you’ll probably agree that it captures that city’s essence. The video is a little over five minutes long; I encourage you to watch it, itContinue reading “>Complicated Life”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#14)

A large bread rack (to be used as my future “flatbed experiment”).My son’s book bag with 40 lbs. of books.His book report (laid flat as not to crease it).A small shoulder bag with a few books.A jean jacket.A sweat shirt.A U-lock and a cable lock.

The Most Popular Vehicle

I came across this chart at Romanian Bike Culture Blog; I also found it posted here, at Treehugger. Click it on for a closer look. It’s rather interesting…especially that it states the bicycle is still the worlds most popular vehicle. Here’s an interesting link at EcoWorldly.com listing 17 reasons the bicycle is the worlds mostContinue reading “The Most Popular Vehicle”

>The Most Popular Vehicle

>I came across this chart at Romanian Bike Culture Blog; I also found it posted here, at Treehugger. Click it on for a closer look. It’s rather interesting…especially that it states the bicycle is still the worlds most popular vehicle. Here’s an interesting link at EcoWorldly.com listing 17 reasons the bicycle is the worlds mostContinue reading “>The Most Popular Vehicle”

My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)

I have been interested in naturally fermented foods for about ten years…since the first time my sourdough starter seemingly and magically came to life; I was so inspired I built a small brick oven in the backyard of a previous home. Since then I’ve moved on to sauerkraut (and kim chi), pickled vegetables, and yogurt.Continue reading “My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)”

>My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)

>I have been interested in naturally fermented foods for about ten years…since the first time my sourdough starter seemingly and magically came to life; I was so inspired I built a small brick oven in the backyard of a previous home. Since then I’ve moved on to sauerkraut (and kim chi), pickled vegetables, and yogurt.Continue reading “>My New Yogurt Maker (and its 3 pages of warnings)”

>Ernest Was A Bike Advocate

>I can’t remember which of Ernest Hemingway’s books this quote is from but I remember reading it in one of them. When I was an impressionable young man his writing inspired me on many levels. It (his writing and the lives portrayed in his books…particularly The Sun Also Rises and A Movable Feast) is simplicityContinue reading “>Ernest Was A Bike Advocate”

Ernest Was A Bike Advocate

I can’t remember which of Ernest Hemingway’s books this quote is from but I remember reading it in one of them. When I was an impressionable young man his writing inspired me on many levels. It (his writing and the lives portrayed in his books…particularly The Sun Also Rises and A Movable Feast) is simplicityContinue reading “Ernest Was A Bike Advocate”

100% Whole Wheat Bread

For those of you who are regular readers of this blog you know that I enjoy making bread…and that I’m an open advocate of incorporating homemade bread into you’re everyday life…it is not difficult or laborious (it’s quite the opposite, actually…it’s rewarding). I’ve also been attempting to make healthier breads these last few years (wholeContinue reading “100% Whole Wheat Bread”

>100% Whole Wheat Bread

>For those of you who are regular readers of this blog you know that I enjoy making bread…and that I’m an open advocate of incorporating homemade bread into you’re everyday life…it is not difficult or laborious (it’s quite the opposite, actually…it’s rewarding). I’ve also been attempting to make healthier breads these last few years (wholeContinue reading “>100% Whole Wheat Bread”