tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255695422009-11-12T21:11:33.850-06:00Jeremy's corner of the worldJeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06447118849895197916noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25569542.post-2313062887229244872009-09-14T20:35:00.003-06:002009-09-14T21:02:01.964-06:00

I made a delectable meal for us from my new cookbook - thanks to Cait & Kenny for the gift! Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry. Yum!

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Meg is awesome - she sent me a growing lobster!!!About a week ago, I was cycling northeast along the coast of Maine with Jason & Sydney. We stopped at a pottery shop near Winter Harbor to take a break. We walked inside to see what was going on, and had also asked if we could fill our water bottles. A woman by the name of Meg was working - we chatted with her for a while about cycling,

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I was out at brunch at Comet Cafe on Sunday. After eating, Ray showed me a gigantic blog of green & red on the weather radar. I jumped on my motorcycle and sped home. When I checked the radar when I arrived, I had made it home just in time.

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I submitted a question to the White House weeks ago - I wanted to know how to go about getting a special visa to spread goodwill in Cuba. I have good & bad news - I heard back from President Obama, but I don't think that he read my question..."Dear Friend:Thank you for writing to me. I appreciate hearingfrom you and value your input.Each day, I am moved by the messages I havereceived from

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In preparation for this weekend's MS150 bike ride, I've decided to employ a few strategies:Don't exercise - I need to conserve my caloriesEat as many carbohydrates as possible. Avoid most of the fruits and vegetables that I normally consume.Eat as much fat as possible. I will be unable to consume 4000+ calories each day. My body will be looking for energy (and rather than consume muscle tissue

Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06447118849895197916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25569542.post-70365175255865137592009-07-25T19:53:00.001-06:002009-07-27T20:06:41.073-06:00

I like the way that the glass and the window disappear.

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Micheal BuckleyI'm starting to see more articles on the water rights that go along with land ownership. Supposedly water will be the next big resource that we figure out is in short supply. I've heard and/or read articles on the following topics over the past 6 months:Pulling water out of the Great Lakes for in other regions (can't find the article)Purchases of millions of hectares of land in

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I spent my birthday at my family's place in rural Wisconsin. Having fun requires a bit more imagination...

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Most people would say that mainstream hip hop glamorizes over-consumption, violence, and oppression. It's refreshing to see artists countering that trend, and I find it encouraging that this is becoming more mainstream.Lupe is dropping a a new album soon - here's a great clip that summarizes Lupe's mission and highlights what has been missing from this sub-culture.http://www.wearenotlosers.com/

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My chances for bowel cancer may be the same as yours, but you have a higher probability of getting stomach cancer!http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8127215.stm

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I usually don't like the jargon of the US government during the Bush era, but I am thankful for our freedom. The Chinese haven't been so fortunate, even to this day. The New York Times put together a great audio slide show on the Tiananmen protests.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/06/04/opinion/20090604_TIANANMEN_FEATURE.html

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I have been talking to Jason & Syd about a cycling holiday this year. We started with some ideas...Maine, Guatemala, Greenland and eventually Cuba popped into my brain. I have sent an email to the White House, inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a visa to visit Cuba. I'm waiting patiently to see if I hear back!Greetings,In the spirit of opening relations with Cuba, I would like to

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Jason, Syd, Pete, and I had our 2nd annual Popple cabin excursion on May 23. The cabin is on the Popple River in northern Wisconsin. The cabin is a rustic one bedroom, no bath, no electricity type of place. It's a perfect escape from our world of mobile phones & computers. As much as I enjoy the conveniences that all of us take for granted, my soul sometimes requires something a bit more

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As a child, my mom always let my brother & me have breakfast for dinner once per week. We thought it was the coolest thing ever, since breakfast usually consisted of sweet foods. It was also a benefit for my mom, because she didn't have to put much energy (into making dinner) after working all day.Wednesday night's dinner party was centered around banana macadamia nut pancakes with orange

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I've decided it's time for a bit of new music...I was checking out Common's new album when I noticed that one person had rated the album to be 1/5 stars:http://www.amazon.com/review/R36RZ0QNDBVOP/ref=cm_cr_rdp_permI was considering this reviewer to be a complete ignoramus, but then I read his profile:http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3U6WGSBAECZAF/ref=cm_cr_rdp_pdpIf there is ever an

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I was out for a bike ride and cycled past a cache of burger king crowns along the side of the road. I came back later in my car to take a few photos. The owner of the property drives his truck across the grass and stops at my side.He asks "what's going on?""I'm taking photos.""How did these get here?""No clue - maybe they blew off of a truck?""Hmm..."Without saying another word, he drove back

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The Burmese junta has created more accusations to keep Aung San Suu Kyi detained. The original stipulations of her house arrest (which were fabricated to keep her from gaining power) expire this May.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8050545.stmThis is a great example of the lack of UN willingness to correct the situation. Meanwhile the people of Myanmar will suffer while the junta

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I left home around 12:30 to meet up with Pete, Ashley, and Tony. We were headed for a weekend kayaking trip to the northeast corner of Iowa. While driving, everyone must have been getting anxious. We agreed to throw out my 36 mile itinerary in favor of a 53 mile trip. Thanks to my handy Upper Iowa River guidebook, we weren't guessing how long it would take us each day.When we dropped into the

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After 5 seasons, it was time to get some new tires. I avoided rain like a plague last fall - I didn't have enough tread to effectively divert the water on the road.Along with new tires, I also have a new battery. Corey called on Saturday morning inquiring about an early afternoon ride. After a trip to Lowes for a battery charger & the local motorcycle store for a new battery, I was on the road

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Cait took me to see The Killers on Thursday night, after her friend decided she wasn't going to make it. Being at the show reminded me of 12 years ago - Cait & live music. The only difference was my dad wasn't along since we can drive now. Now that I look back on it, my dad has always had a quiet place in my life, but he's been supportive whenever I've asked for help. I didn't mean for this

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On Saturday, I came across a wicked funny British skit on the current state of customer service. These people nailed the interpretation - people are no longer will to think. The computer has becoming the omniscient oracle.

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After going through the winter and needing to wear sunscreen on Kilimanjaro, Mammoth Mtn, and Copper Mtn, I somehow forgot to shield my feet from the intense sun rays of our Wisconsin spring. I can vouch for my Chaco sandals having 100% UV protection on the straps...Lil Buddy thought my feet deserved a photograph.

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The hippie, tree-hugger in me is proud to be a Patagonia customer...What's Done in Our Name

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'Thank you' doesn't pay for the water bill, but it does express my appreciation for being awesome. Thanks Dan & Mel for the Union House's best dessert...Death by Chocolate. And a wink & nod to Cait for delivering the package of goodness to my front door.

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Although Ryan couldn't make it, Kenny was able to join us for our weekly dinner party. Cait hosted & brought a strong menu of salad, penne with tomato/basil/hazelnut pesto, and gelato. Kenny broke out the secret stash of barley wine to wash down the gelato.

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