Gotta check this out... speed climb.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid823619053/bctid1851168454
2 weeks ago
October 17, 2008
October 3, 2008
Missing the Ride
Been a week since I was on the bike. Gotta be driving the truck since I either have a kid with me, or all my photo and grip gear. Bummer. My legs are missing the spin. Looks like I need to find a spin class somewhere.
I have been reading Bike Snob NYC everyday lately. I admire someone who can write everyday, well... what I admire is the ability to come up with an idea everyday and do a creative job of writing about it. The thinking and the writing are not so difficult; doing both at the same time is the trick. Take a look at the blog, it's fun.
Supposed to rain tonight. I have been thinking a lot about water lately. I was interviewed by L.P., of Cal State East Bay, last week. She is working on a study that examines what the public's perception is of the term "Green". She is looking into what people think is the definition of: "to be green", and what it means when companies tout their "green-ness". She is looking at this from a cultural and human anthropological point of view. There was an interview and a questionnaire that covered what I thought about all of this. I am pretty opinionated about this topic, not sure I want to get into it here. But the crux of it is: if EVERYONE (individuals and companies too) took a little personal responsibility for their actions and did a little bit to help the environment, everyday, huge strides will have been taken to take care of the earth.
Back to water. We have a front and back yard that makes use of Xeriscape, drought resistant planting using California Native Plants and other low water techniques. We have a drip irrigation system on timers. In our meadow of plants I have been trying to figure out if enough or too little water is being used. The meadows are 2 years old this month. It would be nice to keep turning down the amount of time/water being used, but I have a hard time evaluating the health of plants that I am still getting to know. Another thing on a long "to do" list.
I am looking to being on the bike next week. Wish me luck.
I have been reading Bike Snob NYC everyday lately. I admire someone who can write everyday, well... what I admire is the ability to come up with an idea everyday and do a creative job of writing about it. The thinking and the writing are not so difficult; doing both at the same time is the trick. Take a look at the blog, it's fun.
Supposed to rain tonight. I have been thinking a lot about water lately. I was interviewed by L.P., of Cal State East Bay, last week. She is working on a study that examines what the public's perception is of the term "Green". She is looking into what people think is the definition of: "to be green", and what it means when companies tout their "green-ness". She is looking at this from a cultural and human anthropological point of view. There was an interview and a questionnaire that covered what I thought about all of this. I am pretty opinionated about this topic, not sure I want to get into it here. But the crux of it is: if EVERYONE (individuals and companies too) took a little personal responsibility for their actions and did a little bit to help the environment, everyday, huge strides will have been taken to take care of the earth.
Back to water. We have a front and back yard that makes use of Xeriscape, drought resistant planting using California Native Plants and other low water techniques. We have a drip irrigation system on timers. In our meadow of plants I have been trying to figure out if enough or too little water is being used. The meadows are 2 years old this month. It would be nice to keep turning down the amount of time/water being used, but I have a hard time evaluating the health of plants that I am still getting to know. Another thing on a long "to do" list.
I am looking to being on the bike next week. Wish me luck.
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