I dig Bob Brezsny...he's a great weirdo.
read about loving yourself here:
http://ping.fm/bLEsE

Plastic Boat to Sail the Seas

Here is an interesting article about sailing and recycling.

Hungry: A young model's story...

Here's a book to read for anyone who's thought about the Fashion industry's idea of thin and beautiful.

Had a fabulous meal at the newly reopened Phoenicia at Alki, in West Seattle last night
(206) 935-6550 The family has refurbished the space, redone the menu and it is Fabulous. Gluten free fresh pasta!!! And the most amazing pizza. Yum.

2716 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Finally! A story about local economy that seems based on fact, not fantasy:

http://ping.fm/QYkzE

here is a self portrait in progress, a detail

Cameras and phones

Wow. I have relatives in Finland who own a photo shop. Times have changed since people went into the photo shop to get important photos done in the studio. I have several good friends who are professional photographers. Times are changing for them as well. Here, Chase Jarvis, a photographer talks about using your phone to take the picture and share it: