Tag: Rootstalk
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Democratic National Convention – Philadelphia, PA
Whew! This past week was a wild ride! Ally and I decided to bring Edna Lu the Free Tea Bus to the DNC both for personal reasons, as well as to make sure people stayed hydrated and cool, while performing the main function of my existence (serving free tea). The weather report called for 90-…
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Free Herbalism Project – 20,000th Cuppa Free Tea – Eugene, OR
After realizing that not having a plan was too rough on me (see this blog post), I decided that it would be a good idea to make some plans in advance, but allow myself a little freedom and flexibility in between. So, in July I committed to bringing a free tea zone to an…
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Reaching Escape Velocity – San Juan Islands, WA
Although I haven’t read his book, my newfound friend Steven Roberts wrote a book called Reaching Escape Velocity: Launching gonzo engineering projects with sponsors, media, volunteers, and other potent forces. The title (and idea of the book) have stuck with me and hence the name of this blog entry. Once you’re grounded, it’s easy to…
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Rootstalk Festival 2011 – Salem, OR
Cultivate Revolution! For so long I have been guided by an idea that my father taught me: If you really want something to get done, you have to do it yourself. I live this when building and fixing my bus. I live this when fulfilling my daily needs. I live this when serving tea. At…