Aaron S Kelly | The Almanac

Testing the Trails

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:40:09 -0800

Summer is great, isn't it? At least it is up here, when it stays well below 90. Weddings, babies, bachelors, all kinds of excitement. Spent the majority of the day taking it all in, and riding our bikes all over the damn place. It was a relatively flat, leisurely 26 miles, taking off in West Seattle and heading to Leschi, through Montlake, and looping around via Fremont and Ballard back into Downtown. The route:

A Man, Obsessed

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:14:49 -0800

I am completely obsessed with riding my bike. And anything bike related. I'll spend hours looking at baskets and gizmos to affix to my ride. Bags, top tube covers, saddles, whatever. What's the temperature outside and how long will it take to warm up enough to avoid wearing a jacket? If you've ever been to a hardware store with me, you know how mesmerized I can get. Bike shops are the new hardware store. I just want to look at it.

DIY Long Haul Trucker Basket

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:44:24 -0800

I've been interested in getting my messenger bag off my back during my commute. I know, I know, it kind of defeats the purpose a bit. But having a swampy back at the end of a ride isn't the most pleasant experience, especially if you're trying to make a short trip in regular clothing. I needed a rack, for sure, but wasn't too keen on spending $80 on a pannier when my current, waterproof bag suits me just fine.

East Bound and Down

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:30:22 -0800

I have a new love in my life. She has olive green skin and prefers a simpler, less flashy look. She likes to climb a lot more than the red head that I used to run around town with. She's a little heavier, but a lot more down to earth. I plan to treat her right and adorn her with lots of nice things.

Food for Thought

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:42:32 -0800

No time to put in my two cents on this, but to sum it up, I think it's all pretty ludicrous. There have been a lot of articles in the news recently about the scarcity of corn and rice and the sources for the pinch. In short: biofuels and livestock.

Back In the Saddle Again

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:38:36 -0800

Whew. Lots to catch up on.

Hippy Dippy Do

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:18:28 -0800

Last night, dessert was in order, so I went into the kitchen to grab some recently purchased Mighty-O minis and soymilk. I had to laugh when I opened up the fridge to get the milk and feasted my eyes on this:

Paula Scher Rules, Here's Proof

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:56:20 -0800

I'm not sure what Kim was doing poking around the inter-webs for design-related videos, but she sent me these two gems:

Lowercase A's and Beyond

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:46:21 -0800

I love random nights when things fall into place and a good time is had by all. I was fortunate enough to have that happen last night when I went to see Helvetica, the movie.

It's the New Style

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:47:29 -0800

I've got record fever, the vinyl kind. Wax. I've always picked up records here and there and have a decent stack, but recently it all sunk in. A buddy of mine has been snatching them up left and right. Then, I went to my friend's place at Snoqualmie Pass a couple weekends ago.

February can be pretty good sometimes, right?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:26:06 -0800

My, my, what weird weather we've been having. Friends of mine tell me this happens every year; we get a little taste of spring in the middle of winter. I seem to have blocked that out, so it was a nice surprise. A whole week in the 50's? I'll take it! This kid needs some sunshine.

Costa Rica Vids

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:51:56 -0800

We took a couple of videos with our digital camera during our last trip to Costa Rica. They're not the greatest, but they're fun.

Hot Hot / Cold

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:57:19 -0800

Another trip to Costa Rica under the belt. This time we traveled with friends (in a planned sorta way) and with the exception of travel days, stayed in one spot. It was great to stay at the Gilded Iguana, a place where we met our friends Keith and Jill on the first trip. We even ended up in the same room that they had, how bizarre! Only $35 a night, how can you top that? The owner enjoyed having us so much that she even gave us a free night.

Big Ben, Parliament

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:23:33 -0800

It's odd visiting a country so far away from home where everyone speaks the same language. The differences one encounters throughout the day are very subtle. I guess every major metropolitan area throughout the world suffers from some form of homogenization. Walking down the street in London on the first day was like this. There's an Irish pub, there's a supermarket, there's a bank, etc. Once you jump in and immerse yourself, you'll start to notice the little things.

Hang the DJ

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:27:08 -0800

Tomorrow we begin a European vacation; I can't wait. We'll start in London, then to Manchester, the Lake District, and wrap up everything in Amsterdam. I've never been to any of these cities, and my head is swimming with all of the stuff we'll get to do and see.