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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#298 & 299)…and why I won’t be posting for a few days.

#298 (top)…a raw loaf of whole wheat bread; carried on my way to work in the morning. #299 (bottom)…a freshly baked loaf of whole wheat bread; carried on my way home in the evening. I likely will not be posting for a few days because the Internet connection at my house is down (currently peckingContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#298 & 299)…and why I won’t be posting for a few days.”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#296)

A canvas bag containing, among other things, a few actual books and nearly 60 virtual books. Two ham-and-cheese panini. Two pounds of sliced turkey. A small cardboard box containing new headphones (for my son). A six foot cable lock.

The Bicycle City

There are so many bad or negative stories in the news everyday that it’s really nice and inspiring when I come across the positive stuff…like this short clip. It’s a trailer for an upcoming documentary about an organization–Pedals for Progress–that donates bikes (by the hundreds and thousands) to impoverished countries to help change peoples lives.Continue reading “The Bicycle City”

Soup…the original comfort food.

“There is nothing like a plate or a bowl of hot soup, its wisp of aromatic steam making the nostrils quiver with anticipation, to dispel the depressing effects of a grueling day at the office or the shop, rain or snow in the streets, or bad news in the papers.”– Louis P. De Gouy TheContinue reading “Soup…the original comfort food.”

A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer

As mentioned in a previous post I had gone on a longish ride today for exercise. Actually it was probably the longest I’ve ridden the Mundo at one time…over 22 miles (35km). I know that’s not a lot for some people (many people) but it is for me…especially when you are nearly 50 years oldContinue reading “A Few Pics and How I Finally Figured Out My Bicycle Computer”

Pilgrimage

OK, firstly this was not an actual pilgrimage (just thought I’d get your attention), but more of a long ride on the Mundo through South Buffalo to Lackawanna, NY with the destination of a local Basilica and Shrine. It was a beautiful day, albeit a bit chilly, and I felt like I needed some exerciseContinue reading “Pilgrimage”

City Highways = Ugliness

MBA: Highway Removal from Streetfilms on Vimeo. I came across this video this morning on Treehugger and it really struck a nerve with me. It’s in regards to highways cutting through cities: why we don’t need them and the destruction they leave in their wake. I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions that I am writing fromContinue reading “City Highways = Ugliness”

Employee Meal 3.30.11

I and another cook made a bunch of pizzas for staff lunch yesterday and today. I made a whole wheat barley crust and the other cook added a variety of topping; some with meat, some without meat, and one vegan. Anyhow they were so beautiful I thought I’d share a few photos. If you’d likeContinue reading “Employee Meal 3.30.11”

Spring…and the newness it brings

Amazing isn’t it? I think so. As I was walking the Mundo up the plank of gratefulness today I saw these shoots pushing up in front of the porch. They’re a type of day-lily that were in my front yard when I bought the house. Who knows how long they were here before I livedContinue reading “Spring…and the newness it brings”

Delicate Load

This is awesome…I came across it at this Pakistani website (click to see other pictures of things carried on bikes). I carry eggs relatively frequently when I grocery shop (a dozen or two at a time) but if my calculations are correct–if a flat of eggs hold the same amount in Pakistan as it doesContinue reading “Delicate Load”