This is one of the most moving and inspirational short clips I have seen…it’s about a 5-star Indian chef who quit his job to care for the destitute. I was going to write a long discourse on it but it’s not necessary…the clip speaks for itself.
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Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#259), a Few Comments on Winter Biking, and a Scary Incident.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#259): A canvas bag carry an actual book and a virtual book (kindle), a day planner, and various writing implements. Also, a cardboard box containing a foil container with chicken scraps (for the pugs), a jar of peanut butter and a jar of grape jelly (PB &Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#259), a Few Comments on Winter Biking, and a Scary Incident.”
Buffalo, New York 8:01pm 1.11,11
As copied from a local TV station website: Winter Weather Advisory for all of WNY. Travel conditions are expected to worsen across the region as a winter storm bears down on the area. I knew I should have purchased studded snow tires for my bike.
Pizza Made with Leftovers
As is often the case when I’m home alone dinner is an afterthought…yesterday was one of these times. I am a firm believer that you can add almost anything to a soup pot, pasta, or top a pizza and it will be good and nourishing (within reason of course). Yesterday I was making breadContinue reading “Pizza Made with Leftovers”
A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.
This past week I’ve had off work (have to go back tomorrow…not looking forward to it) and because of the very cold weather that has returned I’ve been in a sort of hibernation mode and have only using bikes for very short rides (and have been using my truck more than I like). At anyContinue reading “A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.”
Vicariously Inspiring
Photo credit: Channi Anand I came across this picture earlier today and was immediately taken by it for a few reasons. The first is that I just think it looks beautiful and soothing, but also–I’m sure–is that I was barely outside today (other than using my truck to do errands) and missed being on aContinue reading “Vicariously Inspiring”
Four Ingredients…
That’s right…four ingredients, that’s all you need to make really good bread. Anything else is extra. The ingredients I used to make the beautiful loaf pictured above are this: Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Yeast, Kosher Salt. Often I’ll add olive oil or honey to my breads for richness or sweetness, but this loaf is madeContinue reading “Four Ingredients…”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#258)
A Bike Rev trailer containing $82.57 worth of groceries and a gym bag full of wet clothes. Two slices of steak pizza on the front rack.
2 Bikes, 2 Short Rides, a Snowy Day, and a Change in Road Conditions
This has been a very odd winter in this region…the month of December was frigid and snowy, then it warmed up. Around new years it rained for three days and all the snow melted, and now it’s cold and snowy again. I’ve been riding the Mundo regularly again because of the lack of snow andContinue reading “2 Bikes, 2 Short Rides, a Snowy Day, and a Change in Road Conditions”
Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"
Pasta, as many of you know, is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. The ingredients and styles are seemingly endless, but I can narrow down the way I usually prepare it to three styles: With homemade tomato sauce, aglio e olio (oil and garlic), or fra diavolo (brother devil); for this particularContinue reading “Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"”
Pugs Chillin’…
…or more specifically I should say, Pugs Warmin’. I had to post something a bit more real than the last post…computers and the internet are not real to me, but the love of your pets are. After posting about my netbook problems and feeling annoyed I looked over and my two pugs were laying thereContinue reading “Pugs Chillin’…”
Mass-Produced Cheap Crap
This is a bit of a rant, but first I have to say that at times I feel I am a bit of an oxymoron…or at least a paradox. I say this because I attempt to espouse a simpler way of living in the city through this blog but at the same time I recordContinue reading “Mass-Produced Cheap Crap”
Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup
For those that have visited this blog before–and have taken interest in the food/recipes potion of it–you know that my son’s favorite breakfast is homemade French toast. In archaic Louisiana French patois this dish is of course referred to as pain purdue, or “lost bread,” making reference to the fact that it is often madeContinue reading “Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup”
Happy New Years!
Happy New Years fellow bloggers, readers, riders, cooks, bakers, and other denizens that currently co-occupy our physical plane. I wish all of us a very fruitful, productive, and enlightening 2011. Peace. The below video is a bit dated but it’s always been one of my favorites by u2.
A Winter’s Eve
It’s unusually warm out tonight for this time of year (41F / 5C); tomorrow or the next day it’s supposed to be as warm as 50F / 10C. The temperatures seem a bit odd but I’m not complaining…after the past month-long cold snap this is a welcome relief. Anyhow, as I left my house thisContinue reading “A Winter’s Eve”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#257)
Two servings of arroz con pollo (with chicken wings and chicken meatballs) and a loaf of freshly baked whole wheat bread.
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#256)
36 tapered candles in 3 cardboard boxes.
Age?
This is the second or third time that I’ve posted the above photo over the past few years (found it here); I don’t know who the person is on the bike but I just really like the photo and what it represents. Anyhow, it relates to a conversation I overheard in the locker room ofContinue reading “Age?”
Bicycle Workshop
This is a short video of a bicycle workshop my son attended earlier this month. I first posted about it here (showing the bike he built), but much to his embarassment–and being the proud papa that I am–I thought I’d share this video as well. He is actually only in it for a few secondsContinue reading “Bicycle Workshop”
James Allen Quote
As the flower opens its petals to receive the morning light, so open your soul more and more to the glorious light of Truth. Soar upward upon the wings of aspiration; be fearless, and believe in the loftiest possibilities.—James Allen, from The Way of Peace I first came across his little but powerful book, AsContinue reading “James Allen Quote”
Urban Simplicty 