Sometimes I forget. Often actually. And it’s easy to do because I’m on it everyday. What I’m talking about is my bike, or at east one of them. Specifically I am talking about the Mundo and how long it is (or at least how different it is from most other bikes); that it is aContinue reading “Sometimes I Forget…”
Category Archives: urban simplicity
Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork
I made this soup/stew yesterday to utilize some of the turkey stock that was left over from Thanksgiving. It’s a basic bean-and-pork soup or stew recipe, and I say soup or stew because it depends on how you like it. I made it thick (sort of condensed) so it would take up less room inContinue reading “Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork”
Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork
I made this soup/stew yesterday to utilize some of the turkey stock that was left over from Thanksgiving. It’s a basic bean-and-pork soup or stew recipe, and I say soup or stew because it depends on how you like it. I made it thick (sort of condensed) so it would take up less room inContinue reading “Three-Bean Soup/Stew with Pork”
Curly-Swirly Bread
Beautiful…isn’t it. Two bread doughs rolled into each other, giving it a curly-swirly look (for some reason every time I type the phrase “curly-swirly” I have a desire to listen to the song Hurdy Gurdy Man). Anyhow, one of the doughs is made with a puree of fresh roast red peppers and the other containsContinue reading “Curly-Swirly Bread”
Curly-Swirly Bread
Beautiful…isn’t it. Two bread doughs rolled into each other, giving it a curly-swirly look (for some reason every time I type the phrase “curly-swirly” I have a desire to listen to the song Hurdy Gurdy Man). Anyhow, one of the doughs is made with a puree of fresh roast red peppers and the other containsContinue reading “Curly-Swirly Bread”
Advent
As many of you know, today begins the Christian season of Advent. I do not talk openly very often on this blog about my faith (for many reasons), but here is a synopsis. While I was baptized and raised as a Christian, and consider myself a Christian to this day, I also have deep respectContinue reading “Advent”
Advent
As many of you know, today begins the Christian season of Advent. I do not talk openly very often on this blog about my faith (for many reasons), but here is a synopsis. While I was baptized and raised as a Christian, and consider myself a Christian to this day, I also have deep respectContinue reading “Advent”
Too Close For Comfort
I came across the above photo at the Facebook page of Car-Free America. It is–as it’s description says–the Oriten, a ten-seat bike made by the Orient Bicycle company. I had never heard of such a thing, but after Googling it I was surprised to see that it was quite popular around the time it wasContinue reading “Too Close For Comfort”
Too Close For Comfort
I came across the above photo at the Facebook page of Car-Free America. It is–as it’s description says–the Oriten, a ten-seat bike made by the Orient Bicycle company. I had never heard of such a thing, but after Googling it I was surprised to see that it was quite popular around the time it wasContinue reading “Too Close For Comfort”
Broth, Bouillon, Brodo, Caldo
Well, if you are an American reading this blog, or an expat living abroad, you likely celebrated Thanksgiving dinner yesterday with a traditional turkey dinner. I personally love this holiday–it’s not so gift-centered and commercialized as Christmas has become–it’s more about getting together with family, being thankful, and eating a really good meal. Unfortunately theContinue reading “Broth, Bouillon, Brodo, Caldo”
Broth, Bouillon, Brodo, Caldo
Well, if you are an American reading this blog, or an expat living abroad, you likely celebrated Thanksgiving dinner yesterday with a traditional turkey dinner. I personally love this holiday–it’s not so gift-centered and commercialized as Christmas has become–it’s more about getting together with family, being thankful, and eating a really good meal. Unfortunately theContinue reading “Broth, Bouillon, Brodo, Caldo”
A Few Old Bikes in Action
I love old photos of people on bikes, especially when they are being used for utilitarian purposes (OK, the one with the guy sitting on the stack of papers may be stretching it a bit…but I love the one with the delivery guy using his bike as a chair). Anyhow, I came across these atContinue reading “A Few Old Bikes in Action”
A Few Old Bikes in Action
I love old photos of people on bikes, especially when they are being used for utilitarian purposes (OK, the one with the guy sitting on the stack of papers may be stretching it a bit…but I love the one with the delivery guy using his bike as a chair). Anyhow, I came across these atContinue reading “A Few Old Bikes in Action”
Five Quotes on Being Thankful
I find the above painting very moving. It is “The Thankful Poor” by Henry Ossawa Tanner. On this day, the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I think it is especially poignant…though most of us (especially myself) have more than they need–food, clothing, shelter, family, etc.–we still desire more, and sometimes we (again, I’m mostly speaking ofContinue reading “Five Quotes on Being Thankful”
Five Quotes on Being Thankful
I find the above painting very moving. It is “The Thankful Poor” by Henry Ossawa Tanner. On this day, the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I think it is especially poignant…though most of us (especially myself) have more than they need–food, clothing, shelter, family, etc.–we still desire more, and sometimes we (again, I’m mostly speaking ofContinue reading “Five Quotes on Being Thankful”
It’s That Time of Year…
It’s that time of year again…when the stores and media bombards us with adverts attempting to convince us that we have to buy stuff we don’t really need. Whatever your beliefs (or non-beliefs, for that matter), let’s usher in the holiday season (not the “shopping season) and celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice (or evenContinue reading “It’s That Time of Year…”
It’s That Time of Year…
It’s that time of year again…when the stores and media bombards us with adverts attempting to convince us that we have to buy stuff we don’t really need. Whatever your beliefs (or non-beliefs, for that matter), let’s usher in the holiday season (not the “shopping season) and celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice (or evenContinue reading “It’s That Time of Year…”
I Can Finally Name It
For many years I have enjoyed taking pictures. First with a 35mm camera (never did learn to develop them myself) and more recently with digital. What is truly awesome about digital cameras is that–because there is no developing involved–you are able to take multiple pictures of the same thing, upload them, and pick-and-choose which youContinue reading “I Can Finally Name It”
I Can Finally Name It
For many years I have enjoyed taking pictures. First with a 35mm camera (never did learn to develop them myself) and more recently with digital. What is truly awesome about digital cameras is that–because there is no developing involved–you are able to take multiple pictures of the same thing, upload them, and pick-and-choose which youContinue reading “I Can Finally Name It”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#372)
Front Rack: A canvas bag containing a few books and writing implements; a cardboard box containing a dozen or so over-sized glass Christmas tree ornaments wrapped in paper. Rear Carrier: A 15lb/6.8kg capacity all-steel, hand-crank sausage stuffer; a cardboard box containing two pints of homemade turkey gravy, 5lbs/2.2kgs of bread flour, and three homemade cheeseContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#372)”
Urban Simplicty 