The 1000 Mile BMW i3 Journey
The car and me chillin’ in Cambria, CA Tomorrow BMW is going to unleash a Superbowl commercial to familiarize the world with its all electric car, the BMW i3. This uber expensive commercial might just...
View ArticleHelp me turn $10 into $10,000 for Homeless Pets
Me and Kitten Dave at NKLA I am participating in the coolest event and I want all of you to join me because you could possibly win gift certificates to Timberland! We’re going to turn $10 into $10,000....
View ArticleVolunteer Journal #101 – Let It Go
Learning to Appreciate Things of Real Value Yes, I did just scam Google search result by pillaging the title of Disney’s most popular song in 20 years. But it’s applicable. As reviewed in the last...
View ArticleLive More Own Less
Writing. I have set myself a new challenge this year – Live More, Own Less. Simply, by the end of this year I want, at least, 1/3 fewer physical possessions than I have right now. Why? I want more...
View ArticleVolunteer Journal #93 – Shoes For The Homeless
Shoes for the Homeless! This one was super easy! Mission – Help get 1000 pairs of shoes to LA’s homeless population. Time commitment – 1 hour on Saturday. Using my new LAWorks membership and their...
View ArticleVolunteer Journal #90 – Surfrider Bans Polystyrene
City Council Agenda – (Snore) I was sitting in a Manhattan Beach City Council meeting listening to a bunch of politicians gripe at Cal Edison, a utility, for shoddy service (Duh). I’d rather be...
View ArticleVolunteering Journal #89 – Tree Musketeers
Climbing Trees next to LAX. I had the pleasure of volunteering for an organization founded by kids for kids called Tree Muskeeters. The young Musketeers plant trees, care for them, and hopefully pass...
View ArticleThe Los Angeles War Against Public Gardens
Los Angeles Garden One of the most touching projects I’ve done in the last 89 volunteer missions was the day I worked with LA Green Grounds. In April we planted a garden in the food dessert that is...
View ArticleMy Wish List for the 100
Me & My Buds In Alaska! I’ve only got a few projects left on my way to 100. As I’ve suggested before I have no idea right now what I’m going to be able to do or how I’m going to finish this list....
View ArticleVolunteer Journal #87 –LA Green Grounds & Ron Finley
Ron Finley Last year when LA Green Grounds sent out a call for volunteer gardeners 5 people responded. Then in early March 2013 a founding member of LAGG, Ron Finley, gave what is arguably one of the...
View ArticleVolunteer Journal #86 – Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation
Where I belong? An actual conversation with my brother: Me: I’m going to help bunnies. Brother: Playboy bunnies. Me: No, bunny bunnies. Brother: They’re an invasive species. Me: No, house bunnies....
View ArticleBlue Fin Demand Increases & Supply Fades to Black
In a recent article “complacent” media was blamed for the lack of concern in Japan over the disappearing blue fin tuna. Apparently the Japanese public does not know that their consumption of blue fin...
View ArticleProud to be Cruelty Free
I would venture a guess that the majority of human beings want to use cruelty free cosmetic/beauty products. I don’t think people walk around saying, “I would like my perfume to be worn by a rat first...
View ArticleHorses to be Slaughtered in the US for Meat
The U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) is moving toward approving a horsemeat slaughterhouse in New Mexico within the next two months. This will be the first time equine meat...
View Article