That ol ball and chain

That ol ball and chain

So I was talking with my niece last week over dinner, and said something out loud that didn’t really strike me until it was already outta my mouth. It’s often that way with me-I think it, I say it, THEN I absorb the full implication of it. Yikes, right? Still, its proven insightful at times. Anyway, I said something along the lines of ‘Money... [Read more...]

Post-Burning Man Report-The Redhead Review

Post-Burning Man Report-The Redhead Review

Like many, many before me, and many, many after me, I will now break down one redhead’s adventure of camping alone, in the desert. If you are not interested/may be offended/don’t have the time, skip now, and come back later. If you have a passing interest, nay,  a pea pod, stick around, and I’ll make it worth your while. Warning off*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Timing,... [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...]

Turn Signal Bicycling jacket!

Turn Signal Bicycling jacket!

    I am blown away by this woman, and love her idea! I am going to do this to a hoodie for the spring and fall rides I take. YAY! Check out the amazing tutorial~ http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~buechley/LilyPad/build/turn_signal_jacket.html  Read More →

Temperature Check

Temperature Check

I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve just updated you guys on how Life In General has been. I mean, sure you want to know the major epic stories about Burning Man, about the feelings of gratitude, etc, etc, but really,what about the daily triumphs? The failures? The snit fits? Where’s the pulp, am I right? Admit it, you’ve... [Read more...]

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