You thought we wouldn't notice...

A design watchdog blog, duly exposing ripoffs. I found it very interesting, especially since I am trolling around the 'net getting inspired. Are there any new ideas? I kinda feel we are all influencing each other.

Found Photography

I was loafing through the ReadyMade blog again, which lead to more blogs, and more blogs... so many treasures to behold... this photography blog is a creative's dream, full of thoughts and process and passion and zestful DIY ambitions.

Electric Riding

Here I am on my electric bike! It is an awesome machine, although one that is better if you can avoid busy streets. The "Strive to Drive Less" t-shirt I designed at Printfection.com an easy way to design your own tees; to note, the jersey styles seem to be better quality than the regular t-shirts. I advocate little changes rather than extreme moves (although both are effective), so am attempting 60 miles or less a week of car driving, which is a large decrease for the subburbs--I'll have to revise the goal once we move downtown where a car is less crucial. Walking is also an extremely enjoyable mode of transportation. I think the U.S. would be happier if they spent less time in their car.

Vicarious Cross Country Bike Trek

Good friends Hope and Dan are making the trek from Oregon to Virginia by bike. Get some inspiration here at their blog! 2bigwheels

Holiday Shopping Around the Corner

Check out the products at Global Girlfriend.  My mom brought this site to my attention (go mom!) after having attended a function where they had a number of sample products.  She purcahsed one of the recycled plastic handbags and not only did it look cool, it was a very good quality!  Women would scavenge the trash to find plastic grocery bags, and then iron them flat, layering them and finally ironing against newprint (or another colored material) to pick up the color.  The site supports women's products, paying them so that they can form their own businesses, offering business loans, etc. allowing them to support themselves and improve their situation.

Treadmill Dance!

Oh, this is so going to be my new routine. I want to pull it out at a party someday. A party where there is a room full of treadmills. A party at the YMCA...