Note to self: Buy Outlier lady bike pants. They are waterproof and look amazing.
There’s just really too much gentrification in the neighborhood now. I wish it would stop.
Just saw this on Pinterest, and it greatly appeals to me and my solid concrete yard.
Best emoticon combination received at work this week.
A polar bear smells a seal under the ice. Unfortunately for the bear, the ice is too thick. (Planet Earth Live - BBC)
If you aren’t already following this guy’s wild animal GIFs, you should start.
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The ‘7 Dirty Words’ Turn 40, but They’re Still Dirty
Shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start from the beginning. On May 27, 1972, George Carlin took to the stage for a show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to record his Class Clown album, which was scheduled to come out that fall. Carlin—a comedic champion of the counterculture with long hair, a thick beard, earrings, and a propensity for recreational drugs—was writing material that was going to upset some people. He didn’t think much of what kind of influence a seven-minute routine on those seven words would have on the culture at large. He was aware, however, that what he was going to say that night could put his career in jeopardy.
Read more. [Image: AP]
For all this time, I have thought that anything mentioning that string of words was referring to Blink 182’s song, Family Reunion. Thanks for schooling me, Atlantic.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4j94mDMDr1qcokc4o1_500.jpg)
The ‘7 Dirty Words’ Turn 40, but They’re Still Dirty
Shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start from the beginning. On May 27, 1972, George Carlin took to the stage for a show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to record his Class Clown album, which was scheduled to come out that fall. Carlin—a comedic champion of the counterculture with long hair, a thick beard, earrings, and a propensity for recreational drugs—was writing material that was going to upset some people. He didn’t think much of what kind of influence a seven-minute routine on those seven words would have on the culture at large. He was aware, however, that what he was going to say that night could put his career in jeopardy.
Read more. [Image: AP]
For all this time, I have thought that anything mentioning that string of words was referring to Blink 182’s song, Family Reunion. Thanks for schooling me, Atlantic.
I can finally have the wedding of my dreams! No chance of cold feet!
The craziest part is, I’m sure they decided to make these in response to requests from customers who love Uggs. Reminds me of this image I saw on the Vibram 5 fingers Twitter feed recently:
A young Kyrgyzstani boy apprentices for his father who practices the ancient tradition of ”berkutchy,” or eagle hunting. This enormous Golden Eagle has a wingspan bigger than his trainer and is one of the most powerful predators in the world, known to bring down foxes, goats, and small deer.
This is what my nightmares look like.
Mmm, fresh-squeezed oatmeal. (Taken with instagram)
Biking In Heels: Cycling For Women
Biking In Heels: Cycling For WomenI took an awesome (and free!)bike classat the Brooklyn Brainery last month taught by Emily Scott, an avid cyclist with enthusiasm and smarts to boot. We covered everything from proper gear (Isle Jacobse’s great raincoats and a white helmet for increased visibility, for instance) to highest risk situations (like cars making left turns while you’re in a protected bike lane). With Emily’s permission, and in honor ofNational Bike Month, I share below some of the notes I took and tips that I found most interesting:
For purchasing a bike:
- What kind of cyclist are you? Commuter? Errands? Recreational?
- What do you want in a bike? Speed? Lightweight? Ability to carry things? Ability to stay dry? Type of frame (stepthrough or not)? How many gears?
- No hand breaks = dangerous!
- To determine the proper frame size, use achart. Inseam is a more important factor than height. My inseam is 27”, so for my next bike purchase, I should get a 48-50cm frame.
- You can often “trade up” on craigslist, meaning that when you’re ready for something new, go for it! Your old one will sell.
Be lawfully safe and satisfactorily dry:
- Wear a helmet.
- NYC law says that you must have a white light in the front and a red light in the rear.
- Test brakes before going out.
- Keep things off your body as much as possible, because it makes you less sweaty. Racks/baskets on the back of the bike or side baskets that fold can help with this.
- Good temperature management means that you wear 1/3 less clothing than you normally would walking around in that weather. Strip down then you feel yourself getting warm
- There are solutions out there forbutt sweat.
Miscellaneous tips:
- Think like a car and act like a car, but have the awareness of a pedestrian.
- Be aware of cyclists behind you. If you’re going to go slower, hang to the right.
- Draw attention to yourself when needed. Ring a bells. Use your voice. Make eye contact.
- The best bike shops are where the bike delivery men go. They’re honest and no frills.
- Keep your purse where you can see it; if you stop at a light, someone can swipe it out of a back basket.
- 97% of people who died on bike were not wearing a helmet.
Great tips!
The results of an informal study I’ve been conducting over the past few weeks by living my life. (Graph expertly created by CR.)
