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Re: “Bicyclists call for safer streets in Little Rock”
I think I might take you more seriously if you looked at it as something more than a hobby. It is a legitimate mode of transportation. I agree that both bicyclists and motorists in Little Rock could stand to learn some basic rules of the road, but I'm a little tired of the "bicyclists are snobs" comments that are commonplace here in Little Rock. Sure, I don't really understand some of the spandex warriors and their elitist mentality (it's a frame on two wheels after all), but I do recognize bicycling as a legitimate mode of transportation and not merely a hobby. I also don't understand why I see people in Little Rock (specifically Hillcrest) who barrel around in their SUVs as though no one else is on the road (and why do they always seem to be careening into US Pizza...is the homemade dressing really worth killing a pedestrian or bicyclist?). I wish more people were on bikes (cheaper transportation, healthier activity). And let's be honest, our roads are currently not designed for bicycles or giant cars, so that seems a moot point to bring up.
Re: “Bicyclists call for safer streets in Little Rock”
I would think that instead of all of this childish bickering, we would realize instead that our infrastructure currently doesn't support both vehicular and bicycle transportation. Both modes are a reality, and it might be more productive to discuss ways to accommodate both in a safe manner, which would make us a truly progressive city.
Re: “Fabulous foie gras from Ashley's”
I don't know, I enjoy the idea bringing a little bit of politics to this blog. I think of the weekly dining review as the more straight-forward review, and the blog as being a little looser in defining appropriate content. Anyway, reading the comments reminded me of an interesting article posted on Serious Eats awhile back: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/12/the-phy…
Re: “Digging into a cheeseburger at The Root Cafe”
All I said that was the review was suffering from an overabundance of superlatives. I commented because I had to read the article twice to fully comprehend the review. I don't think my commented warranted some of the snarkiness. I have enjoyed Mr. Walker's past reviews, and I thought this was a decent review. I do stand by my comment that this review suffered a bit from the writing style.
I did not say that writing about food was easy, but that doesn't mean I cannot critique something. It wasn't even a harsh critique. And since making a comment on the writing style seems to be a no-no, I guess I could mention that I have written articles in the past. I also wrote for my student newspaper, and I do quite a bit of writing for my current position. I also don't mind some gentle criticism. No one is perfect. Geez, Eat Arkansas.
Re: “Digging into a cheeseburger at The Root Cafe”
"Perhaps, its splendor lies in its simplicity." - I wish your writing reflected this sentiment. I fear that your review is getting bogged down in your non-stop flourishes.
Re: “Petrino wreck: What sun?”
I'm just a little dismayed by the skewed coverage of the incident. If we were focusing on hiring practices, then my interest in the AT coverage would remain strong. Instead, I feel like the coverage on the blog is devolving into weird conspiracy theory territory. All I came away with after reading this blog is whether the AT will be satisfied once Petrino admits that he and his ladyfriend were screwing on the back of the motorcycle.
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Re: “Bicyclists call for safer streets in Little Rock”
As I pointed out to a friend during lunch, for everyone one bad bicyclist I encounter on the road, I am faced daily with ten drivers who seem to know nothing about basic vehicle laws or the purpose of lanes.