X BUS 2

This is one of those electric vehicles I can see fulfilling the needs of many groups. The modular box on wheels: pickup, camper, flatbed, van, cargo truck, etc. Some other cool things about this vehicle are: the steering is completely electric, so the wheel can be snapped onto right on left side int., solar collection on roof for passive charging, batteries in chassis can be added or subtracted depending on desired range, one can get the 4WD or standard drive models. More here.

Not for sale in the US in 2022 but hopefully by 2023.

Jólabókaflóðið

Our neighbors shared this idea of this with us a few days ago and we may need to try it next year. Jólabókaflóðið is the Icelandic tradition of giving books to one another on Christmas Eve and spending the rest of the night reading and consuming chocolate. Read more here.

NPR Favorite Books of 2021

This list always feels like a great place to start when looking for a new book - which I plan to do once I’m finished reading The Last Picture Show (1966) by Larry McMurtry - on loan from good friend Dan Sjogren. This novel is an unfiltered window into a depleted post WW2 small town America through the eyes of its naive teens, it has exceptional dialogue and pacing.

Also, look forward to watching the film once I’m done with the book.

Just heard of a great idea for a book club at BookGive. The club picks a theme each month and each person can choose a book from any genre that ties to that month’s theme - discussions ensue.

B Certified Corporation

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social & environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit & purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive & sustainable economy.

This is something I plan to pursue in 2022.

More here.

Dee Dwyer - Artist

“Art, to me, is “Life.” I use photography as a form of art. It is a way to stop time and reflect on a moment that can possibly shift history going forward. As a person who’s witnessed and experienced struggle, I am naturally drawn to its core. While out creating photographs, I spend time trying to understand human experiences. This is essential to my process. I create photographs that capture people in their element. My goal is to show all aspects of human life with the primary focus being humanity. I'm fascinated with photographing the "Misunderstood”. I hope that my work will clarify many misconceptions of which the world has dumped on people that aren’t socially accepted into society and who are economically disadvantaged.”

-Dee Dwyer

More here.

photo: Tone Mobley

From her Dirt Bikers Lifestyle series