This morning I left work for about 45 minutes to retrieve a few items on my bike (click here to see them loaded on the bike). I could only carry about 1/2 or 3/4 of the items, not because of their weight but because of their awkwardness. And yes I could have carried them inContinue reading “Beautiful Day”
Tag Archives: Spirituality
Built To Last
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”
Autumnal Contemplations
Autumn has always been my favorite season…I love the cool crisp air and how it smells, and I like wearing fall clothes. I also enjoy not sweating in the kitchen (both at my job and at home). But it also puts me in a contemplative mood at times..and this is not a bad thing (atContinue reading “Autumnal Contemplations”
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”
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”
Age, Dignity, and Bicycling
I’ve used this photo in a post before but like it so much I thought I’d re-post it (It’s borrowed from Sustrans). I thought I’d re-post this photo because I was thinking recently–contemplating, really–about what the hell I’m doing. What I mean by this is why, at nearly 50, do I still prefer to walkContinue reading “Age, Dignity, and Bicycling”
October Moon
Full moon last night…as it still is, just can’t see it. Took the photo without a flash; you can see how bright the evening was even with thin clouds. Looks sort of ominous doesn’t it. Beautiful.
Crows in a Tree
This evening on my way home it was just before dark and the wind was blowing hard. I rode into it and was thankful I was not on a fixie and had the option to downshift. And as I pedaled I watched a large flock of crows as they weaved and floated in the windContinue reading “Crows in a Tree”
Burning Bush
I walk under this burning bush to enter the rear door of my place of employment…more like a burning canopy. Incredible. Yesterday it seemed to be illuminated. It’s easy to see why it has this name. I was stressed on my way to work because of the busy day ahead of me and I stoodContinue reading “Burning Bush”
Miracle In A Chilean Desert
Image found here. By now everyone around the world has heard of the safe rescue of the 33 miners and two paramedics in the Chilean mine, but I still felt the need to offer a brief post. I applaud these men for their spirit and endurance; it is beyond my comprehension. It’s said that aContinue reading “Miracle In A Chilean Desert”
Autumnal
The day today was idyllic and classically autumnal. It’s rare for me to have a Saturday off of work, so I took the opportunity to enjoy the day on my bike while running errands. Whenever I’m heading to North Buffalo by bike I always try to make it a point to take the long wayContinue reading “Autumnal”
After The Rain…and how sometimes I’d rather use my feet
I like walking; I always have. This may seem like an obvious statement because it’s something we have to do on a daily basis, but it’s not. Let me qualify this by saying I’d rather, if distance permits, walk than ride in a car. Sometimes I’d even rather walk than ride my bike. Now IContinue reading “After The Rain…and how sometimes I’d rather use my feet”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments
$103.84 of groceries from two separate stores in two plastic soda crates. I had a crazy-busy and super stressful day at work today and really wanted to go for a steam and a quick power swim at the JCC but to my dismay I discovered that the center closed at 6pm for the holiday (itContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#220)…with a few comments”
After The Rain (bis)
Facebook Philosophy
I came across this image on Facebook. As hokey as it is I think it makes sense. It’s a good reminder for me…but alas some things are easier said (or read) than done. None-the-less, it still moved me. At any rate I thought I’d share it. (Click for a slightly larger view.)
Coexistence
On the 9th anniversary of 9/11 I pray for not only the people lost in the tragic event and the grieving family members that were left behind, but also for our nation and the world as a whole. I truly believe that our only hope for self-preservation–opposed to self-annihilation–is to coexist with one another. SoContinue reading “Coexistence”
Never Stop Howling
The above pin is a souvenir I brought back from a trip I took with my son to San Fransisco this past July; I purchased it at the Beat Museum. It’s of course a reference to the poem book, Howl, by Alan Ginsberg. The Beat writers had a huge influence on me when I wasContinue reading “Never Stop Howling”
"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride
This morning I woke feeling somewhat melancholy…had tons I wanted to do (overwhelmed), but being Labor Day I decided to take the day off and go for a bike ride. One of the best things I can think of for a person to do when they are feeling a little down is to get physicalContinue reading “"Real Life, You’re Livin It"…and a meditative bike ride”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.
Sometimes (more often than not, actually) the only thing I carry on this bike is me. While it weighs in the upwards of 60 lbs. and is more then 6 ft. long I still find it the most comfortable and fun bike to ride (out of my 3 main bikes). Not only does it’s uprightContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#208)…with a link, a few comments, and another photo.”
Change and Growth
I saw this bumper sticker on a car as I was rode the Mundo yesterday…I was feeling stressed (self-imposed, no doubt) and when I saw this it made me smile. The message did it’s job, I suppose. I’m curious if there is a person who originally said this or if it is just a catchyContinue reading “Change and Growth”
Urban Simplicty 