Adopt-To take up and make one’s own

Adopt-To take up and make one’s own

This post is classified as “Sensitive Material”. This topic has caused me controversy in the past, and my intent here is to share my feelings on the subject, to where it has led me today, and to gain feedback, resources, and certainly, a dialogue, if you readers are game. But since its something close to my heart, I’m just letting... [Read more...]

Bike Sales Surpass Car Sales!1Qtr 2009

Bike Sales Surpass Car Sales!1Qtr 2009

Woohoo! I love it.Badass! I’m  sure that you all saw my post from before? www.mylittlepail.com/on-being-a-bicyclist so you can imagine my happiness about hearing stats that our automotive market is starting to show clear signs of it’s un-usefulness in our culture. Frankly, if it doesn’t serve us as a whole, then I think we should... [Read more...]

Santacon 2008-SF, CA

Santacon 2008-SF, CA

It was my first year, and hoo-hooowee, was that a hoot and a half. I brought my flask and water, plenty of small change for public transit and the bars, and some comfy cowboy boots for walking. As it turns out, I was going to need it-I went from 11:30 am to 9 pm! For those of you who don’t know, and I envy your ability to not be seduced at this... [Read more...]

Data Dump

Data Dump

good lord, a lot has gone on! It’s weird how life accelerates, and slows down, according to the activities swirling around, and your perspective.For instance, I’ve become much looser lately about the way things are going. This loose-ness was tested in several arenas lately, such as job, dating, and side work. Let’s tackle these by... [Read more...]

I don’t want to talk about it.

I don’t want to talk about it.

My favorite restaurant, Cafe De La Paz, in Berkeley, CA, has shut down after 15 years of thriving business.The f.uc.k.ing.e.con.om.y.   When I first encountered this place, I was baffled as to how/why it was oriented the way it was. It looked exactly like someone had cobbled together three different restaurants. The dining area, or most of it, was... [Read more...]

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