>In the event you missed the lunar eclipse yesterday (like I did because of cloud cover) here’s a sped up view of it…something like 4 hours condensed into 26 seconds. Amazing! And if you are interested in reading about some of the Pagan origins of Christianity and the relevance of the Winter Solstice within it,Continue reading “>Happy Winter Solstice”
Category Archives: Winter
Happy Winter Solstice
In the event you missed the lunar eclipse yesterday (like I did because of cloud cover) here’s a sped up view of it…something like 4 hours condensed into 26 seconds. Amazing! And if you are interested in reading about some of the Pagan origins of Christianity and the relevance of the Winter Solstice within it,Continue reading “Happy Winter Solstice”
Snowy
Hmmm…I didn’t know we were supposed to get snow tonight. But I just glanced out the window and it was coming down heavy. I stepped outside onto the front porch to snap this photo. It was beautiful; the sight and sound of it coming down. It’s as if everything is slightly muffled in the city.Continue reading “Snowy”
>Snowy
> Hmmm…I didn’t know we were supposed to get snow tonight. But I just glanced out the window and it was coming down heavy. I stepped outside onto the front porch to snap this photo. It was beautiful; the sight and sound of it coming down. It’s as if everything is slightly muffled in theContinue reading “>Snowy”
Cold and Snowy
Like much of the country we have had an early and particularly cold winter this year…but it’s been an odd one, too. Last week it was very cold and extremely snowy, then it warmed up and the snow melted, and now it’s back at it. The weather was so bad this morning rather than riskContinue reading “Cold and Snowy”
>Cold and Snowy
> Like much of the country we have had an early and particularly cold winter this year…but it’s been an odd one, too. Last week it was very cold and extremely snowy, then it warmed up and the snow melted, and now it’s back at it. The weather was so bad this morning rather thanContinue reading “>Cold and Snowy”
A Scary Intersection, a few Geese Flying South, and a Winter Cycling Epihany
People often ask me if I’m not scared to ride on the streets [with cars], especially during the winter. No, is usually my answer. But I’ll add this: I don’t get scared on a bike in traffic very often but today I was. I had to run an errand after work and found myself onContinue reading “A Scary Intersection, a few Geese Flying South, and a Winter Cycling Epihany”
>A Scary Intersection, a few Geese Flying South, and a Winter Cycling Epihany
> People often ask me if I’m not scared to ride on the streets [with cars], especially during the winter. No, is usually my answer. But I’ll add this: I don’t get scared on a bike in traffic very often but today I was. I had to run an errand after work and found myselfContinue reading “>A Scary Intersection, a few Geese Flying South, and a Winter Cycling Epihany”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#249)…and a quick comment
A canvas book bag containing various items.Three liters of red wine.A cardboard box containing 3 pints of homemade dog food (chopped prime rib scraped from diners plates). I had a hot and bustling evening at work tonight and really looked forward to hopping on my bike afterwords. Before leaving work I checked the temperature andContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#249)…and a quick comment”
>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#249)…and a quick comment
> A canvas book bag containing various items.Three liters of red wine.A cardboard box containing 3 pints of homemade dog food (chopped prime rib scraped from diners plates). I had a hot and bustling evening at work tonight and really looked forward to hopping on my bike afterwords. Before leaving work I checked the temperatureContinue reading “>Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#249)…and a quick comment”
Brrr…
It was a chilly ride to the grocery store tonight, only 3 miles round trip but it was still cold…26F (-3c). Brrr…
>Brrr…
> It was a chilly ride to the grocery store tonight, only 3 miles round trip but it was still cold…26F (-3c). Brrr…
Let It Snow…
This is a follow up to the previous post where I commented that the weather predictions were, as they often are, hype…well I stand corrected. After a few lightening bolts and thunder crashes I looked out the window and saw snow (and yes, I went out in the street in lounge pants and slippers toContinue reading “Let It Snow…”
>Let It Snow…
> This is a follow up to the previous post where I commented that the weather predictions were, as they often are, hype…well I stand corrected. After a few lightening bolts and thunder crashes I looked out the window and saw snow (and yes, I went out in the street in lounge pants and slippersContinue reading “>Let It Snow…”
First of the Season
It snowed yesterday for the first time this season, this is a picture of it last night. There are only a couple inches of snow, which in this area of the world is nothing to get worried about. But it seems so magical to me…those first few times it snows. I love the different seasons…itContinue reading “First of the Season”
>First of the Season
> It snowed yesterday for the first time this season, this is a picture of it last night. There are only a couple inches of snow, which in this area of the world is nothing to get worried about. But it seems so magical to me…those first few times it snows. I love the differentContinue reading “>First of the Season”
Four Chords [sic] of Wood
This past weekend I had my annual shipment of firewood delivered. I usually go through about 3-4 face cords a season (with some left over for the beginning of the next season. I don’t heat entirely with wood; it’s just an auxiliary heat source. None-the-less, hauling four cords of wood to the rear of theContinue reading “Four Chords [sic] of Wood”
>Four Chords [sic] of Wood
> This past weekend I had my annual shipment of firewood delivered. I usually go through about 3-4 face cords a season (with some left over for the beginning of the next season. I don’t heat entirely with wood; it’s just an auxiliary heat source. None-the-less, hauling four cords of wood to the rear ofContinue reading “>Four Chords [sic] of Wood”
First of the Season
OK, I can’t be in denial any longer…well I can, I suppose, about many things, but not about the seasonal change. Today I lit my wood stove for the first time this season…for about an hour or so, just to take the chill off the house. Still haven’t turned on the furnace though. The summerContinue reading “First of the Season”
>First of the Season
> OK, I can’t be in denial any longer…well I can, I suppose, about many things, but not about the seasonal change. Today I lit my wood stove for the first time this season…for about an hour or so, just to take the chill off the house. Still haven’t turned on the furnace though. TheContinue reading “>First of the Season”
Urban Simplicty 