An us vs. them approach isn’t necessarily productive yet in this film it offers a deep analysis on how we got to where we are today and the economic complexities we face.
Trade is an inherent part of human nature but so is embracing our place-based identities as consumers. What’s the balance?
The original idea for the twin turbo wood-burning hot tub came from an article in Mother Jones. I took the recipe from the article in Mother Jones, a 400-gallon stock tank with a Chofu stove, and doubled it. Starting in March of 2014 and ending in the early summer, we piecemealed the set-up seen here in a few weekend pushes. We built the platform out of dimensional doug fir, with some old railroad ties as footings. We burned out a dying Doug Fir, cut it in half with a chainsaw, and turned it into a cold plunge.
Over the years, I’ve learned a few things about how to use the tub most efficiently. For best results, I use Douglas fir, chopped small, and check the fires every half hour. Getting lazy with fire maintenance just prolongs the whole process. How long the tub takes to warm up depends on ambient temperatures and how attentive I am to the fires, but usually ranges from 3 to 5 hours. I suspect with a better insulated top and bottom, this time could be reduced by maybe 25%. I don’t stir the tub until I’m ready to get in.
Now, the sauna is in need of a total rebuild, if not a serious refresh. The deck is covered with tarped cedar tongues and groove boards for the sauna rebuild. The galvanized 500-gallon stock tank is starting to rust. The cedar hot tub cover, after being thrown on the ground for the last time, met its demise courtesy of a barbecue fire last week. The twin stoves have seen better days, but they still have a lot of life left in them. It will be rebuilt; there’s no question about that, just how it will be done. New Cedar tanks are expensive, I’ve been looking on Craigslist and Facebook, and if I find one I’ll grab it. Most likely, I get another stock tank and focus more on insulating the sides, top, and bottom and wrapping it in cedar. Hopefully, with a bit of luck, the next iteration will last another 10 years. With any luck, it will last another 10 years. Check out my substack for a more indepth break down.
I’m excited to announce the opening of “The Sea In Me” @adlersmithgallery December 2 from 4-7pm!!
This body of work is inspired by a group of Icelandic women dating between 1930-1950, who were raised to be fearless in the sea. The works include large scale woodcuts that incorporates poetry and journal entries as well as embroidered mini-quilts that support the symbolism and metaphors that women faced during this time period.
Please join us for a fun evening. We will also show a short film by @cyrus_sutton and @mark_tesi about my process and storytelling!!
“The Sea In Me”
The Adler Smith Gallery
1636 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA. 90405
December 2
4-7pm
#woodcut #printmaker #printmaking #contemporaryart #storytelling #juliegoldsteinart #makestuff #adlersmithgallery #bmayergallery
“It’s all I’ve been riding.”
John stared with this kind of glow in his eyes at this little wooden surfboard like thing with a strap on the top as I snapped pictures.
“My friend Cyrus gave this to me.”
My friend brought him to my house so I could meet him on a whim.
He was is his white van with a simple living set up. One board hung from the roof.
I had no idea who he was but the glow in his eyes made me pay attention.
A year or so before I had read Autobiography of a Yogi. In his van there was a book by Sri Yukteswar. Later I’d learn more about John’s connection to Yogananda.
I had never seen a handplane like this and didn’t even know what it was.
Not long after this Kipp and I were talking about how to keep broken surfboards from the trash.
“What if we make those handplanes that John had out of broken boards? It’s short enough to fit on the left over pieces.” I said.
Not long after Kipp made the first handplane of thousands.
Thank you John for showing up in my life the time you did. Thank you @rochelleballard for the introduction. Thank you @cyrus_sutton for making that handplane. It changed my life for ever. I’m grateful to you all! 🙏✌️
RIP John Peck!
Let’s change the narrative 👏 Traditional farming stereotypes don’t reflect today’s regenerative pioneers. With less than 12% of EU farmers under 40, it’s time to spotlight and empower the farmers leading the way.
The Top 50 Farmers Recognition Program celebrates Europe’s regenerative farmers, providing access to mentorship, market access, financing, and peer networking to drive a movement that regenerates our land and food system.
Here’s 3 ways you can support the movement:
🗳️ Nominate a farmer you love
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🥕 Farmers - apply directly
We look forward to receiving your appplication! đź’š
A big thank you to the farms across Europe who were first movers in supporting @top50farmers and welcomed us onto their farm with open arms for this film! You are all role models to us đź’š
@terravivaibiza@terramasiaibiza@polarhagenlofoten@canpurtell@juntos.farm@farendloesemosteri@soeagergaard@lofoten_gardsysteri #Top50Farmers #RegenerativeAgriculture #FarmerRoleModels #FutureOfFarming #Sustainability #ApplyNow #regenag #farmers #farming #agriculture #T50F #T50F2024
I just got the proof for the article in Polish Vogue with photo of my work, “Sea of the Muse” for their recent article on the evolution of fiber art. Thank you Vogue!
A magical evening with poet/ philosopher @davidjwhyte , friends and a golden summer pre-Valentine moonrise.
David is hosting two workshops - Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Tickets are still available. Learn more @davidjwhyte
Thanks to @om_cade for the beautiful food and @wild.ark for hosting
💥Come join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month at @upnorthsurfclub for an informal gathering of the SurfriderPDX Surf Fun Club to hang out, meet like-minded individuals, and watch a surf flick and enjoy some 🍕 on us.
The event is free and open to the public 🤙 RSVP via our website - link in bio (Get Involved -> Events)
On May 17th at 7pm we will be screening: Stoked & Broke, a film by @cyrus_sutton - Cyrus will be joining us for the screening which we are stoked about!
🎥Film Description: A Staycation Surfari Epic on Zero Dollars... Making their own boards, bamboo rickshaws, solar cookers, and hobo stoves, surfers Ryan Burch and Cyrus Sutton set off on a thirty mile, eight day walk through San Diego, CA. But what begins as a guide to taking a minimalist surfing journey, quickly becomes an examination of freedom vs alienation.
