About Me

I'm a jane of many trades but master of none. 

Sustainable Architecture

Climate change is a fact of life today and buildings are responsible for consuming more than half of the energy consumed in the US.  This site looks at what is being done around the world to make buildings more sustainable both in their construc...

Big Kites Pull Hard!- NW Traction Kiting

This site is dedicated to all forms of traction kiting with recent forum updates, kite reviews, weather links, and local links for the NW Oregon kite scene. 

Graffiti and Streetart

I have been attracted and interested in graffiti and streetart since my youth in Chicago.  This lens is for exploring and appreciating the many froms and styles of urban streetart.  This is an ever changing lens so check back again soon :) &...

Green Building Product Database

This lens is my personal database of green building products organized by CSI division. It is an on going work in progress.  Feel free to leave a comment and share products that you know of that could be added to this lens.

Wind Power Energy

Wind power is a 100% clean and renewable source of electricity.  There are many ways that people are harnessing and tapping into this energy supply ranging from large scale wind farms to kites and micro turbines.  This site endevors to expl...

Kite Landboarding Videos

Vote for your favorite kitelandboarding vids

POOP POWER!-Composting with Worms

Composting your food scraps with worms is fast, easy, and good for the environment.  Learn how to build your own worm bin as well as time tested methods and techniques for worm composting sucess! Currently I have worms for sale as well as worm...

PANSH KITES: Best kite for the money OR cheap ripoff?

PANSH KITES: Best kite for the money OR cheap ripoff? I own an 8m Ace and the verdict is still out for me. On the one hand, the canopy is surprisingly quite well made (aside from the extra bridle loop- oops QC Pansh!), it flies OK and even a bit bett...

Snowkite Videos

Snowkiting videos from around the globe.

Kiteboarding Videos

Check out these vids. Sick tricks from around the world.

Kitebuggy Videos

Vote for your favorites or nominate your own!

Kitewing Dirtsurfer Videos

Check out these vids and see how people are puching the limits with a large wing and a  board with two big wheels.  Amazing!