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Two views from my handlebars (in really cold and snowy weather)…

These were taken on two separate nights; the top photo last night and the one below tonight. The weather has been pretty much unchanged…bitterly cold and somewhat constant snow. But I am not complaining about this as I work in a kitchen and would actually take this weather over 90F and humid. There is somethingContinue reading “Two views from my handlebars (in really cold and snowy weather)…”

Two views from my handlebars (in really cold and snowy weather)…

These were taken on two separate nights; the top photo last night and the one below tonight. The weather has been pretty much unchanged…bitterly cold and somewhat constant snow. But I am not complaining about this as I work in a kitchen and would actually take this weather over 90F and humid. There is somethingContinue reading “Two views from my handlebars (in really cold and snowy weather)…”

Five (or ten) Quotes from Booker T. Washington

Booker Taliaferro Washington  April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915 “The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.” “I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.” “Associate yourself with people of good quality, for itContinue reading “Five (or ten) Quotes from Booker T. Washington”

Five (or ten) Quotes from Booker T. Washington

Booker Taliaferro Washington  April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915 “The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.” “I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.” “Associate yourself with people of good quality, for itContinue reading “Five (or ten) Quotes from Booker T. Washington”

The Good Neighbor…

So here’s a picture of my bike parked in front of Cafe 59 on Allen Street in the neighborhood in which I live in Buffalo. No big deal, right? Well it is, and this photo speaks volumes. Not only does the owner shovel both of his sidewalks (it’s on a corner) he also shovels theContinue reading “The Good Neighbor…”

The Good Neighbor…

So here’s a picture of my bike parked in front of Cafe 59 on Allen Street in the neighborhood in which I live in Buffalo. No big deal, right? Well it is, and this photo speaks volumes. Not only does the owner shovel both of his sidewalks (it’s on a corner) he also shovels theContinue reading “The Good Neighbor…”

One of Four plus One…

Okay. So it’s time again for a bit of self-promotion (sorry). These photos are part of a five-photo series that will be hanging in the College Street Art Gallery through the month of February. The above photo (which was taken here) is one in the series Greenwich Village at Night; the below photo (which wasContinue reading “One of Four plus One…”

Shakshouka (Yuumm!)

  Shakshouka is a Middle Eastern/Israelis egg dish where the eggs are oven-poached in tomato sauce and other good things; usually onions and peppers, but the sky really is the limit. It is an extremely easy one-skillet meal and good for you as well. Eaten with crusty bread and a piece of fruit really makesContinue reading “Shakshouka (Yuumm!)”

Five (or ten) Quotes from Madeleine L’Engle

Madeleine L’Engle  November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007 “A self is not something static, tied up in a pretty parcel and handed to the child, finished and complete. A self is always becoming.” “Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” “Don’t try to comprehend with your mind. YourContinue reading “Five (or ten) Quotes from Madeleine L’Engle”

The view from my handlebars, or the beauty right in front of me, or a few things I saw while riding my bike today…

It’s always sort of invigorating to finish a project no matter how big or small. This morning, for example, I finished a short paper that I had to write and I thought I’d reward myself with a bike ride and take a few photos. I rode first through my neighborhood and the downtown area, thenContinue reading “The view from my handlebars, or the beauty right in front of me, or a few things I saw while riding my bike today…”

More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)

So this is really a variation on a few levels. One is that it is sort of a variation of this tofu recipe, and another is that it is a variation–or my interpretation–of Kung Pao Chicken. How this recipe is different from the original Kung Pao Chicken is that I of course replaced the chickenContinue reading “More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)”

Just a few thoughts on [winter] cycling…

The decision to voluntarily go car free a couple years ago was one of the best decisions I’ve made (and I’ve made more than a few bad ones in my life), so was the decision to invest in good quality steel-studded snow tires at the beginning of this season (I can’t believe it has takenContinue reading “Just a few thoughts on [winter] cycling…”

Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)

Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables Yield: 4 servings 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (14oz.) firm tofu, drained and sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) 1 small onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 carrot peeled and sliced 2Continue reading “Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)”

Things that can be carried on a bike (#563) and the view from my handlebars on a really frigid evening.

A cardboard box containing four loaves of freshly baked bread, a book bag containing multiple things, a camera bag with a camera and extra lens, and a empty dough rising bucket. Urban Simplicity.