Like a lot of cities the one in which I live is occupied…and it makes me proud. Proud that people are standing up for something as a national (and now international) community. In our city the protesters are gathering in the shadow of city hall with the American flag within view. I, unfortunately, have notContinue reading “Occupied”
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Cargo Bike Revolution
The below trailer was forwarded to me by a fellow cargo-biker (thanks Max!). It’s the trailer to an upcoming documentary about cargo bikes in the US. It is so good for me to see this. While I generally get really good comments about the Mundo when I’m on it or loading it, and while aContinue reading “Cargo Bike Revolution”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#364)
A large petrol-powered weed wacker.
How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef
Firstly, let me say that this post is not about pasta in general, nor is it about a specific recipe; it is more about how to cook in a specific style with just a few ingredients. And by this I mean cooking aglio e olio–or, with garlic and oil–which of course refers to the ingredientsContinue reading “How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef”
Power To The People
Buffalo, like many American cities, is in the midst of peaceful protest. Started in lower Manhattan, it began as Occupy Wall Street, but has spread to cities throughout the country. It’s about time…enough is enough. I rode my bike down to Niagara Square tonight to talk with and snap a few pictures of some ofContinue reading “Power To The People”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#363)…and how things often work out.
A full sheet of drywall, cut into six pieces. It’s interesting how things often work out…it really is. Here’s an example. Without going into too much detail, I am about to rehab a room in my house and there’s a section of ceiling that needs to be replaced. It’s only an area measuring about 12Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#363)…and how things often work out.”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#361 & #362)
#361: Four empty cardboard boxes and a canvas book bag. #362: Four cardboard boxes containing 92 books (which were donated to my favorite local used book store).
Five Quotes from John Lennon
John Lennon (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980) “It doesn’t matter how long my hair is or what colour my skin is or whether I’m a woman or a man.” “I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call GodContinue reading “Five Quotes from John Lennon”
Buffalo Soldiers (on bikes)
When I first came across this image it stopped me in my tracks (or at least in my clicking)…excellent photo isn’t it? It’s a group of Buffalo Soldiers testing bikes before a journey. And being a Buffalonian I also like their title (though it is completely unrelated). I found the image at this site, whichContinue reading “Buffalo Soldiers (on bikes)”
The Theology of Steve Jobs
Image found here. I wasn’t going to write or post anything about Steve Jobs for a few reasons. One is that info regarding him, his life, and his recent transition, is currently proliferating not only the Internet but all forms of media. The other reason is that I didn’t know him personally. But the moreContinue reading “The Theology of Steve Jobs”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#360)
$110.27 of groceries, sundries, pet supplies, and other staples in three plastic crates from four separate stores.
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.
A 15lb capacity all-steel sausage stuffer. I was on my way to work this morning carrying the above sausage stuffer and stopped at an intersection. A guy standing there gives me, the bike, and the stuffer a “once over” then looks at me but motions to the back of the bike, “What the hell isContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#359)…and a quick comment.”
Half Moon over Buffalo
Today was the first day I’ve felt mostly back to “normal” (what is normal), meaning I am finally starting to feel well after a week-and-a-half illness, an early cold. Nothing major, but I was really sick for a bit. You know what I’m talking about…when you are so rundown that everything is a chore. Anyhow,Continue reading “Half Moon over Buffalo”
More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” —The Buddha “Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be.” —Henry David Thoreau “The ancestor of every action is a thought.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson “A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.”Continue reading “More Fortune Cookie Philosophy…and Five Quotes Regarding the Effect of Thought”
12 Months of Joy
This advert/calender is interesting in that the bicycle company was located in an area of the world that can have somewhat harsh winters but in 1921 they were promoting the bicycle as 12 months of joy. 90 years later and it seems like we could use more of this type of positive reinforcement of theContinue reading “12 Months of Joy”
How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)
Pizza is one of my favorite homemade comfort foods to make (click here for additional pictures and recipes). And while many believe it to be time-consuming and somewhat laborious–or even difficult–to make, it is neither. It’s basically bread dough with stuff baked on it. Thus, when I bake pizza at home I usually make twiceContinue reading “How to Make a Really Delicious and Nutritious Deep-Dish Pizza (and a loaf of bread, too)”
Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…
I came across this graphic here. I find it really interesting because while I sit at this keyboard and type away talking about being nice I also take it really personal when someone yells something to me from their car window while I’m on a bike…it immediately sends my blood pressure through the roof. ItContinue reading “Be Nice on Your Bike, even if…”
For the Love of Cooking
If you’ve been to this blog before you likely know a few things about me. One is that I like to ride bikes (for transportation, yes, but mostly because I enjoy it), another is that I often take pictures of the sky or flowers and wonder about life (this current incarnation, but also those previousContinue reading “For the Love of Cooking”
Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars
A cardboard box containing a small box of chocolates, 2 pints of beef broth, 2 pints of cooked beef, 2 pints of roast pork, 2 small jars of peach jam, 2 pounds fresh beets, and 2 loaves of kamut bread. A canvas bag containing two books and various writing implements. 3 liters of red wine.Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike (#358)…and a view from my handlebars”
For the Love of Flavor
“How embarrassing… a house full of condiments and no food.” Narrator, Fight Club Condiments can make even the most mundane foods taste great, and they are so plentiful and inexpensive that they’re rarely made at home these days…somewhat of a lost art, one could suppose. These two recipes are perfect examples: course-grained honey-mustard, and pink (beet)Continue reading “For the Love of Flavor”
Urban Simplicty 