A few bike-to-work tips

A friend asked me to put together a few tips for those who may consider riding a bike to work. Here are my recent observations: 1. Pack light. My shoes and lunch are typically the heaviest items in my panniers. I now have a couple pair of shoes at my desk so I...

Strengthen Our Net

I’ve become an advocate of sorts for the homeless of Arizona in the last few years. Working at the health department, I have seen how and why folks become homeless. There are holes in our social nets, but! But. There are also fiercely strong sections too....

The Squash Are Taking Over

Check out this garden box: I think we are going to have enough squash to feed an army. And mercifully, the leaves have grown so large, they are shading the carrots, which could use the help. I’m hoping the baby tomatoes will still make it. The peas are climbing...

The Garden Groweth

  Onions   Garlic     Baby broccoli   Beets   That broccoli I let go to seed (kinda pretty, really)   Leeks, which are not flourishing. I think it’s too warm.     Peas and beans climbing the trellis   Random...