Sometimes, you just need to hear something that is going to make your foot tap, your blood flow, make you pretend to play the drums no matter your lack of actual experience in the endeavor. This weekend, with the sunshine and warmth presumably dwindling, seems like a perfect time to get out and go for [...]
archive for september 2009
WANT: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag
The Our Legacy Postman bag I wrote about a while back has some serious competition for my envy these days.
I was turned on to this company, Saddleback Leather, through a Rivendell Owner’s discussion group.
A number of items caught my eye.
The wallets all seem to be a great value. I’ve been needing a new wallet, so [...]
Kelty Makes a Great Backpack
As has been noted by a few friends of this blog, I enjoy a good bag. I even carry one in situations where most men don’t. For example, everywhere. I figured a change of pace is a good thing so today I’m posting a picture of a backpack.
I was helping a friend load up his [...]
Bike Commuter Challenge
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland has called September ‘Bike to Work Month’ and issued the Bike Commute Challenge. After some heated discussions and much friendly persuasion, the entire Four + One team has agreed to participate. One member has been dubbed Mr. Grumpy Pants due to his grouchy responses and grandfatherly stubbornness, but he’s [...]