>Happy New Years fellow bloggers, readers, riders, cooks, bakers, and other denizens that currently co-occupy our physical plane. I wish all of us a very fruitful, productive, and enlightening 2011. Peace. The below video is a bit dated but it’s always been one of my favorites by u2.
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Happy New Years!
Happy New Years fellow bloggers, readers, riders, cooks, bakers, and other denizens that currently co-occupy our physical plane. I wish all of us a very fruitful, productive, and enlightening 2011. Peace. The below video is a bit dated but it’s always been one of my favorites by u2.
>A Winter’s Eve
> It’s unusually warm out tonight for this time of year (41F / 5C); tomorrow or the next day it’s supposed to be as warm as 50F / 10C. The temperatures seem a bit odd but I’m not complaining…after the past month-long cold snap this is a welcome relief. Anyhow, as I left my houseContinue reading “>A Winter’s Eve”
A Winter’s Eve
It’s unusually warm out tonight for this time of year (41F / 5C); tomorrow or the next day it’s supposed to be as warm as 50F / 10C. The temperatures seem a bit odd but I’m not complaining…after the past month-long cold snap this is a welcome relief. Anyhow, as I left my house thisContinue reading “A Winter’s Eve”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#257)
> Two servings of arroz con pollo (with chicken wings and chicken meatballs) and a loaf of freshly baked whole wheat bread.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#257)
Two servings of arroz con pollo (with chicken wings and chicken meatballs) and a loaf of freshly baked whole wheat bread.
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#256)
> 36 tapered candles in 3 cardboard boxes.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#256)
36 tapered candles in 3 cardboard boxes.
Age?
This is the second or third time that I’ve posted the above photo over the past few years (found it here); I don’t know who the person is on the bike but I just really like the photo and what it represents. Anyhow, it relates to a conversation I overheard in the locker room ofContinue reading “Age?”
>Age?
> This is the second or third time that I’ve posted the above photo over the past few years (found it here); I don’t know who the person is on the bike but I just really like the photo and what it represents. Anyhow, it relates to a conversation I overheard in the locker roomContinue reading “>Age?”
>Bicycle Workshop
>This is a short video of a bicycle workshop my son attended earlier this month. I first posted about it here (showing the bike he built), but much to his embarassment–and being the proud papa that I am–I thought I’d share this video as well. He is actually only in it for a few secondsContinue reading “>Bicycle Workshop”
Bicycle Workshop
This is a short video of a bicycle workshop my son attended earlier this month. I first posted about it here (showing the bike he built), but much to his embarassment–and being the proud papa that I am–I thought I’d share this video as well. He is actually only in it for a few secondsContinue reading “Bicycle Workshop”
>James Allen Quote
> As the flower opens its petals to receive the morning light, so open your soul more and more to the glorious light of Truth. Soar upward upon the wings of aspiration; be fearless, and believe in the loftiest possibilities.—James Allen, from The Way of Peace I first came across his little but powerful book,Continue reading “>James Allen Quote”
James Allen Quote
As the flower opens its petals to receive the morning light, so open your soul more and more to the glorious light of Truth. Soar upward upon the wings of aspiration; be fearless, and believe in the loftiest possibilities.—James Allen, from The Way of Peace I first came across his little but powerful book, AsContinue reading “James Allen Quote”
>A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy
> The Starry Night by Vincent van Gough. The past four days I’ve had off of work; today was my first day back. And being the holiday weekend I had family obligations and barely used my bike(s)…much to my chagrin I mostly drove these past four days. Come to think of it I was barelyContinue reading “>A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy”
A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gough. The past four days I’ve had off of work; today was my first day back. And being the holiday weekend I had family obligations and barely used my bike(s)…much to my chagrin I mostly drove these past four days. Come to think of it I was barely outContinue reading “A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy”
>Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread
> This is a simple technique I’ve used for years to give bread a dramatic look when sliced. I made this for our Christmas eve dinner at my sisters house. The way to make it is quite simple: lay two different raw bread doughs on top of each other and roll them up. WhenContinue reading “>Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread”
Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread
This is a simple technique I’ve used for years to give bread a dramatic look when sliced. I made this for our Christmas eve dinner at my sisters house. The way to make it is quite simple: lay two different raw bread doughs on top of each other and roll them up. When itContinue reading “Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread”
My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)
This is a variation of a recipe I published in Artvoice a couple years ago and it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s simple to prepare and is close to flavor of a dish you may order at a Chinese restaurant. But when you make it at home you can control the salt and sugarContinue reading “My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)”
>My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)
> This is a variation of a recipe I published in Artvoice a couple years ago and it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s simple to prepare and is close to flavor of a dish you may order at a Chinese restaurant. But when you make it at home you can control the salt andContinue reading “>My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)”
Urban Simplicty 