Shimano SG 7R-46, 7 speed hub

One has to be a real bike-geek to get excited about internally geared bicycle hubs. Those CAD drawings showing an exploded view of the planetary gear system are like porn to some. I had wanted to lace up a wheel…

Religion, Politics and Liberalism

By Ayon La Vanway. Many of my religious friends cannot comprehend how I can profess a liberal political ideology and maintain traditional morals. I know that my religious friends are not necessarily spokespeople for the religious right, but they do…

A Night Shift Nurse Tells All

Before I begin I’d like to thank Zinzo for encouraging me in this endeavour. I’ve always felt embarrassed about my writing and Zinzo has been so supportive. He encouraged me to get my own blog, but I would prefer to…

Best Granola Recipe Ever

OK, so probably the term “best” should be reserved for something that has passed through the gauntlet of public opinion, but in this case I think that I’ve hit a winner here with the best granola I have ever tasted.…

Meth Roundup to Take Place in Small Town Sierra

Get those dollar bills rolled and your kits out of you socks, because Jamestown, California has been chosen as the next location for this years Methamphetamine Roundup, a celebration of the use and abuse of methamphetamine and methamphetamine culture occurring…

Scientology Birthing Practices

Scientology has always fascinated me. The fact that it is one of the worlds newest religions, has dubious beginnings, is banned in several countries for its cult like practices, yet still manages to garner enough adherents and money to remain…