On Cell Phones

cell phone plaque

Last week I had my cellphone number ported to a landline. I've read a number of articles about the negative health effects of having cellphones on one's body and have also tried to fight against the placement of cellphone towers on top of schools and … [Continue reading]

Oregon Country Fair 2010

Oregon Country Fair

Oregon Country Fair 2010 Well, that was fun!  I just got back last night from this year's experiment in family, art, music, craft, thought, science, and transitioning to a different way of thinking and being - The Oregon Country Fair.  This year I … [Continue reading]

Offering my services: Social Networking

Albert Kaufman

How Can I Help You? I've been working with clients in the Pacific Northwest for the past 2 years and I’d like to remind you of my services to the community. I advise people and small businesses on how to make the best use of social networking.  … [Continue reading]

Saying goodbye to an old friend: Mac iBook G4

Bye, Mac! Today was the day I sent my iBook G4 back to the Mactory. I spent so many good moments with that machine that I was sad when I handed her over. She was a gift from my friend, James Curtis, an incredible luthier from Port Townsend, … [Continue reading]

How to feel a lot better, quickly – Steam!

steam

Steam! Here's a suggestion for how to feel better, quickly - Steam! Take a bowl and fill it with boiling water. Drop in 2-10 drops of eucalyptus oil. Sit in front of the bowl with a towel over your head for as long as you can sit still. Take a … [Continue reading]

An idea for stopping the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Stop oil pills

Stopping Oil Spills Here is my idea for stopping the oil flow in the Gulf. Take an empty oil tanker hull, cut off the top, turn upside down and guide to sit on top of the spill. the weight of the tanker hull will act like a giant cookie cutter and … [Continue reading]