It’s interesting. I like many adults have suffered from sleep problems for most of my life. It’s rare for me to sleep more than 6 hours. But every so often I do. My body crashes. Last night was one such instance. I went to bed around 1:00am–which is late for me–and didn’t wake until nearlyContinue reading “Four Photos of Flowers (and how they inspire me)”
Tag Archives: walking
Invasion of the Crow
I’ve posted pictures of crows before but am finding them ever fascinating lately. And tonight–after just recovering from a cold and feeling I needed some air–went for a walk on a foggy evening at dusk and took a few more photos. I’m not sure if I’m just noticing them these last couple years but theyContinue reading “Invasion of the Crow”
A Solitary Walk (Playing with Angle and Light: Three Street Scenes)
I like to walk; it clears my head. When I’m on a bike I have to pay attention to my surroundings but when I walk I can do just that…walk. Tonight I had some thoughts that were troubling me so I thought I’d go for a brisk walk on this chilly (32F/0C) and wet FebruaryContinue reading “A Solitary Walk (Playing with Angle and Light: Three Street Scenes)”
A Few Things I Saw Today
I’ve used this comparison before but have to mention it again…you see a lot more when on a bike than in a car but you see ten times that when you walk. Because, like a car, when you ride a bike you have to stay in control–or at least keep the bike in control lestContinue reading “A Few Things I Saw Today”
A Little Snow and a Big Sky
This morning when I woke I was somewhat surprised to see there were a couple inches of snow on the ground. It really changes my short commute to work…how I ride a bike. Interestingly, for as big and heavy as the Mundo is, it is not my favorite bike to ride in the snow. InContinue reading “A Little Snow and a Big Sky”
James the Incredible Human iPod (and an additional photo)
So this is interesting. I had just left work after working a split shift. I didn’t face a stove all of the day but much of it. When I came outdoors the fresh air felt good and it felt good to be on foot, but I was surprised to see that there was a combinationContinue reading “James the Incredible Human iPod (and an additional photo)”
A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense
This post is twofold. Firstly, it is another in the theme that when you walk or ride a bike you witness so much more than when in a car (yes, I know I’ve been harping on this lately but it is important in my daily life), and in the case of myself–or anyone–it offers near-countlessContinue reading “A Few Images Through an Inexpensive Lense”
Things That Can Be Carried in a Cart
$36.79 in groceries. Sometimes I just have to use my feet. To me, walking is to bicycling as bicycling is to driving…it slows things down and brings things into perspective; I see and notice things when I walk that I likely wouldn’t if on a bike and definitely wouldn’t if in a car. I neededContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried in a Cart”
The Dog Days of Summer…
Today is hot in Western New York…there’s no two ways around it. Close to 90F / 32C and very humid. The weather forecast is for much of the same for the next week. I had off work today–which is unusual for a Saturday–and for that I am thankful. The last thing I want to doContinue reading “The Dog Days of Summer…”
Lone Wheel
I was walking down the street the other day and saw this lone wheel sitting at the edge of the pavement, and as I often do I had my camera with me so I snapped a shot. I wonder two things: What was it doing there and why did nobody pick it up. At anyContinue reading “Lone Wheel”
A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)
This post is in response to a couple things….one is something that (nearly) happened to me, and the other is a website I came across. But first a bit about my bikes. While I have six bikes I generally only ride three (the three pictured), but all are painted black. I’m thinking about paring myContinue reading “A Car-Lite Diet (and why all my bikes are black)”
Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View
I walked today because it was so incredibly windy (something like 60mph/96kph wind gusts). Actually I did ride this morning for a bit on my folder but it was difficult…thought it might be fun to put a sail on it. Anyhow, as always, in the same way that you get to notice more things whenContinue reading “Sidewalk Graffiti; Two Images, Similar View”
I Like To Walk…
Cartoon by Andy Singer. …and am grateful I am able to. There are many times when I walk and find it the most pleasant way to get around (when I have the time). You can see things that you otherwise wouldn’t…and sometimes I find it a form of meditation-in-motion. It’s also, in my opinion, theContinue reading “I Like To Walk…”
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”
Take The Pledge (we really need it)
This site/campaign has been all over Facebook this past week. It is overtly suggested towards people in the U.S., the biggest gas guzzlers on the planet, but I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt if others took this pledge as well…we may live in separate countries–and indeed have distinct languages and cultures–but we are all connected andContinue reading “Take The Pledge (we really need it)”
Au Contraire, Hollywood
I love this cartoon…it goes against everything American society says is the image of success and happiness. I originally came across it in a magazine more than 10 years ago, and have it hanging in a small frame in my kitchen. I was prompted to re-post it after reading this article on the Treehugger website. Continue reading “Au Contraire, Hollywood”
April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month
I just read at the site of The League of American Cyclists that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill stating that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month…an excellent move, no doubt. According to the website of CBS News, more than 6000 people were killed in 2009 by distracted drivers. Click hereContinue reading “April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month”
Tell Congress: Make walking and biking safe!
The following is cut-and-paste from Transportation For America website. In the last 15 years, 76,000 Americans have been killed while walking or crossing a street – too many of our roads are built for cars only. But thousands of people are stepping up to make biking and walking safe. Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced a pieceContinue reading “Tell Congress: Make walking and biking safe!”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car
$67.00 of groceries from two separate stores carried in four plastic crates. Most times I don’t even think about it, but other times I do…tonight was one of those times. As I was riding home (a bit slower than usual) I was enjoying the cool autumn air on my face and it occurred to meContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#91), and how to spend a day without a car”
You’d Miss This In A Moving Car
Sometimes I think walking is even better than biking (please don’t be mad at me, fellow bikers)…I just mean that it is so meditative and you can take so much in (biking, though, is still more practical, I think…with it’s speed and ability to carry stuff). I live in the historic Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo…it’sContinue reading “You’d Miss This In A Moving Car”
Urban Simplicty 