I received such generous support on my Facebook post yesterday regarding one idiot driver who perceived the bike lane on Halstead St. as a free ticket to exit his vehicle without looking in the side mirror. I mean, it’s not like bikes ride in the bike lane anyway. Let me recreate the scenario: I’m riding … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Even Master Composters kill their worms
Through a series of unfortunate events, I’ve endured a couple casualties over the past two weeks. I’ve been worm-sitting for the Glenwood Sunday Market, and am sad to report that not everyone has enjoyed their stay with me… In short, I killed them. Ok, well, let me preface that with the fact that many of … Continue reading »
Puerto Escondido, Mexico: Beach, beer, bugs, best meal
Disclaimer: This trip occurred exactly one year ago. Since Travelpod does not allow you to export blogs, I shall be bringing them to you in real time, just a year later. August 11, 2010 Puerto Escondido is a strange combination of hidden surfer meca, tacky resort town and third world country. As an example, on … Continue reading »
Pluma Hidalgo, Mexico: Mountaintop coffee plantations and self-actualization
Disclaimer: This trip occurred exactly one year ago. Since Travelpod does not allow you to export blogs, I shall be bringing them to you in real time, just a year later. August 4, 2010 (knock on wood) Nancy and I have had excellent luck with hiring private guides, and Mario Cobos (pictured above) did not … Continue reading »
Bahias de Huatulco, Mexico: Dos Gringas Rojas
Disclaimer: This trip occurred exactly one year ago. Since Travelpod does not allow you to export blogs, I shall be bringing them to you in real time, just a year later. August 3, 2010 To the beach! Our trip to the airport at Huatulco was an absolutely breath taking 35 min flight in a 12-seater … Continue reading »
Oaxaca City, Mexico: Arts, crafts, & hanging meat
Disclaimer: This trip occurred exactly one year ago. Since Travelpod does not allow you to export blogs, I shall be bringing them to you in real time, just a year later. August 1, 2010 I’m told that Oaxaca City is the “capital” of the South, well, in truth, my Moon handbook told me this, and … Continue reading »
