April 2009 - Page 2 of 5 - David Mark Brown

The Guerillas Have Reached SLC (Go SLUGG!)

April 22, 2009 by David Mark Brown

Earth day is in the air and granolas are coming out from under their winter stupor here in Salt Lake. This is the day to celebrate temporary amnesia for so many earth activists, so grim so much of the time. But not today. At the University of Utah earth lovers, granolas and tree huggers of … Read more The Guerillas Have Reached SLC (Go SLUGG!)

Woodbank Helps Make Life a Little Easier

April 20, 2009 by David Mark Brown

Well, here is a potential answer. A week ago I commented on the difficulty of morally responsible consumerism in regards to finished wood products. I found this great resource via “Materialicious” and had to pass it on. Woodbank gives you a place to buy and sell salvaged, reused and certified wood. It’s pretty cool and … Read more Woodbank Helps Make Life a Little Easier

Redneck Sustainability: Rhythms

April 19, 2009 by David Mark Brown

I know that the Mike Judge’s cartoon, “King of the Hill” is ridiculous in innumerable ways, but it is also extremely accurate in its portrayal of the culture in which I grew up. One element of this culture that I have come to recognize as quite remarkable and wonderful is the redneck rhythm.

Since roaming far and wide from my boisterous cousins back home I have spent much time in search of a healthy rhythm of life. You know, a regular and constant way of living that is sustainable at its core — both productive and inspiring while being restful and reflective at the same time.