This is a short film (under 3 minutes) about building sustainable cities. The first minute or so seems a little bleak…but the second half is inspiring. This is actually something I’ve been attempting to do from a personal level for the past decade or so, not rebuilding a city, of course, but constructing my lifeContinue reading “Built To Last”
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Truly Inspiring
By now many of you have probably heard this incredibly inspiring story, but I was so moved by it I thought I’d post it anyhow. The story I am referring to is that of the elderly Canadian couple, Allen and Violet Large, who won big in the lottery, really big…more than $11 million big. AndContinue reading “Truly Inspiring”
The Golden Key
I’ve posted this image in the past and just came across it again…it resonated with me from the start so I thought I’d re-post it. It is an illustration by the very talented and prolific artist Nick Dewar. Though it’s been some months I’ve just learned of his passing. The complexity and matrix that IContinue reading “The Golden Key”
Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile
I don’t even remember how I came upon this site…you know how it goes…one page leads to the next and then another, not unlike flipping through a magazine I suppose. Anyhow I came across this 4 minute video titled Everything Will Be OK. I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did…it’s justContinue reading “Squiggly Man Makes Me Smile”
Cryptic Message
Found this in a fortune cookie recently…looks like I need to do a lot more thinking.
Thank You, Chef Joyce Goldstein
Photo found here. I have been a fan of Chef Joyce Goldstein since the first time that I opened the pages of her seminal book, Back to Square One (named after her pioneering restaurant); my copy of the book now sits on a shelf stained and dog eared from years of use and kitchen consultations.Continue reading “Thank You, Chef Joyce Goldstein”
Very Funny (and true)
When I first came across the image of this t-shirt it immediately range true to me. Then when I Googled the saying I came across the video…all I can say is it is hilarious. It’s 4-minute clip of the comedian Louis C.K. on Conan O’Brien. If you are in need of a laugh I encourageContinue reading “Very Funny (and true)”
A Winter’s Night
93 Million Miles
I love this photo; I took it this past Sunday; there’s more snow on the ground now. This is a photo of the board I use to walk the Mundo up into my house (the bike weighs 60 lbs with nothing on it). Anyhow, what I like about the photo is the pattern ofContinue reading “93 Million Miles”
Kids Can Say The Darnedest Things
It snowed today, but that’s not unusual for this time of year. It was also cold, but that’s not unusual either. But here’s a quick story that is. Or if not unusual it’s at least rather funny…sort of I rode the Mundo to the health club this evening for a steam and a swim.Continue reading “Kids Can Say The Darnedest Things”
Thoreau on Simplicity
As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness. ~Henry David Thoreau I love the above quote. Sometimes–like now for example–I feel as if my life is becoming overly complicated; out of balance. Mostly, I feel I haveContinue reading “Thoreau on Simplicity”
Oh the Irony
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Couch On A Bike
Image found here. Very impressive.
The Mystery of the Fortune Cookie
The other night I ordered Chinese food. I don’t necessarily enjoy the accompanying fortune cookies, but I always enjoy (or look forward to) what the wise saying or proverb will be that is tucked inside. They’re often inspiring or cryptic messages such as, “you will live long and prosper,” or “you are going to meetContinue reading “The Mystery of the Fortune Cookie”
A Good Read
I finished reading this book last night and found it so good that I thought I’d pass it along, virtually speaking of course. The book is very moving and literally brought tears to my eyes at certain points. Mr. Albom is a prolific author but this is only his second work of non-fiction (Tuesday’s withContinue reading “A Good Read”
This Is More Appropriate Than Ever
This is an advertisement for bicycles in 1950’s Britain (I’m guessing)…but where are these advertisements today…especially in the good ole’ US of A (where they are so desperately needed)? Bicycling as a mode of transport is more appropriate than ever before but all I ever see are car commercials. It’s only 22 seconds long andContinue reading “This Is More Appropriate Than Ever”
On Bookstores
There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love, and like that colossal adventure it is an experience of great social import.–Christopher Morley, On Visiting Bookshops I Love bookstores…I have as long as I can remember. I’ll go to the new fancy ones (you know the typeContinue reading “On Bookstores”
Simplicity?
Image found at CartoonChurch.com This made me laugh out loud.
Where are all the bicycle commercials?
Is it me, or are there a lot of car/truck commercials on during prime-time television? I don’t watch much of the idiot box, and very few sitcoms, but I have to admit I really get a kick out of The Office. At any rate, I was alarmed tonight at how many car adverts there were…thereContinue reading “Where are all the bicycle commercials?”
Merry Christmas
bikeforpeace.org A couple things: Firstly, Merry Christmas! Secondly, I have to admit that I am somewhat of a hypocrite by posting this image because I haven’t ridden a bike in two days (but as I stated before…never said I was car-free, just car-lite). I mostly posted it because I liked the image. But while theContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
Urban Simplicty 