The proportions are way off but what do you expect? After two weeks of dicking around at work I finally completed this half-assed self portrait. I had to come to terms with the fact that my artistic skills were waning after a period of non-use so I am making a conscious effort to do art on a regular basis and I realize that for a while most of my work will be shit. But I am an artist, even if my day job is technical support.
If it’s March and it’s Oregon it must mean, (gasp!) rain. Don’t get me wrong, I love the rain and I love Oregon but this entire week has been hellish at work so when I ended up staying late tonight I was not entirely pleased to find myself standing in the rain getting soaked. But it is what it is. If nothing else, I have another photograph to add to my collection. Fellow Oregonians, remember, summer is a mere 4 months away. Maybe.
Why ride singlespeed? There are many personal opinions out there regarding the topic of singlespeed and fixed gear bicycles and why people ride them. Many people, including myself, like the fact that a singlespeed or fixie is lightweight and easy to maintain due to the fact that there aren’t very many parts involved in the construction of such bikes. There is certainly the coolness factor but one must admit that singlespeeds and fixies are very cool looking bikes, in general. I ride a singlespeed for two reasons.
1. I rarely take advantage of the gear selections available on multi-speed bicycles.
2. I like the fact that maintenance and upkeep is much easier on a singlespeed bicycle.
It was several years ago that I came to the realization that although my bicycles had several different gear selections I rarely changed gears. I found that I had a favored gear ratio and I never changed it, even while climbing.
So I’m not cool but at least my Lemond is.
Creeps & Weirdos: GM Ad Against Transit
GM took billions from the American public to stay afloat but take a look at this ad they ran from years ago. Creeps and weirdos? I use and support public transportation and although I do not consider myself to be a creep I would admit to being a bit of a weirdo. Bottom line, this is what corporations think about average citizens even if they do buy GM vehicles.
Creeps & weirdos GM ad against transit, originally uploaded by rllayman.