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New Helmet Cam

http://youtu.be/kVN7i2gL-ik This is right outside of my neighborhood. The audio has a lot of wind noise, so you might want to turn down the sound on your computer.

July 18, 2013

Power Grips: Truly Excellent Toe Straps

I’ve had these on my bike since 1996 or so. At the time I was really into mountain biking and spent every free minute on the LI Greenbelt trail. I didn’t ride a lot when my kids were young, although we loved the Wee Ride and the trailer. We were living near the Minuteman Trail,…

July 17, 2013

Protected: Resume for Ellen Mooney Phillips

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On days like this I wish to find a tor upon the open plain, and let the wind whip My hair into thick ropes as I scramble against the gale that is scouring and drifting the moor.

February 17, 2013

Favorite Foods

Some people have asked me how I lost 60 pounds since Jan. 2011, so here goes. Mainly I hopped on my mountain bike, but I also found success in sticking to a few key diet foods: Oatmeal. I used to eat it with tahini and maple syrup, or almond butter and honey, but lately I’ve…

January 31, 2013

UR Mine

UR Mine Whether you’re jealously possessive or just playfully covetous, this primitive mokume ring charm and handmade chain is the perfect way to let the world know s/he’s taken. Made from sterling silver and copper, the ring utilizes an ancient metal-working technique as a vehicle for post-modernistic design while the substantial hand-constructed chain is unique…

November 20, 2012

Warrior in a Jar

…in case of warfare, break jar

November 15, 2012

Shop Spoon

Shop spoon. For adding water to flux. Very handy and kinda cool. I think I’m going to have to make more of these. It’s made from a piece of old copper that I found lying around upcycled, of course. The handle is a stick from swamp in the backyard crafted from fallen wood that I…

September 26, 2012

Barrettes

What’s cuter than little clips for the hair? Reminiscent of small baby clips, these barrettes are evocative and playful while at the same time polished and sophisticated. Handcrafted in 18 gauge sterling silver. Each piece is individually made and most of the designs shown here are available in pairs. These clips snap securely…

September 25, 2012

Flattening Rings

September 7, 2012