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Ravenworks

Deb — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:02:11 +0000

Ok, this makes my pagan heart happy: my friend Raven has opened a new store in Madison, WI called Ravenworks. It features lots of pretty, pretty, shiny and happy one-of-a-kind, hand made things for everyday use, ritual, whatever. Also, books and music — including Legacy!.

Don’t look a gift rat in the mouth!

Deb — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:16:41 +0000

Interested in giving something different, something meaningful this year? Well, check out some of these charitable giving options, such as using African pouched rats to find landmines in Africa or lending money to a developing world entrepreneur.

Shameless Promotion

Deana — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:09:30 +0000

My dad, Norman Weibel, who is an American Legion chaplain and does weddings in California’s Inland Empire has a new website! Beware the music (it can be turned off at the bottom of the page).

socially-conscious clothing

Chris — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:09:10 +0000

Nate sent me two links that you might be interested in.� First comes Capsters, culturally sensitive sportswear for Muslim women:

Created by young Dutch designer Cindy van den Bremen, Capsters are sleek head coverings made from comfortable, stretchy fabrics… Covering a woman’s head and neck as stipulated by Islamic or cultural tradition, they make it possible for women to participate in sports and physical activities without having to worry about their headscarves shifting.

Of more interest to me personally are TOMS Shoes,� socially-conscious footwear that are taking the LA fashion scene by storm:

Not just casual chic slip-ons that were spotted all over L.A. this summer, TOMS Shoes give new meaning to ‘two for the price of one’. For each pair purchased (USD 38), TOMS gives a pair to a disadvantaged child in South America. Materials and shoes are produced and manufactured in Argentina under strict ‘no sweatshop’ guidelines, ensuring fair labor practices and minimal impact on the environment.

Good to hear about these things.� Perhaps my dream of a Whole-Foods-like clothing store is getting closer to feasibility…

speaking of geekery…

Chris — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:51:02 +0000

If you’re looking for something to get for the Radcliffs this holiday, feel free to pitch in and get these lovely Klingon bloodwine cups, on auction at Christie’s as part of the 40th anniversary of Star Trek. As the site states: “reputed to have been originally used in Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments.” Indeed.

Thanks, Patrick!

The Curse of Rocamadour?

Deana — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:32:24 +0000

I have no idea what this is, but I went ahead and ordered it. Should be entertaining, I think.

[Editor's note: Deana did fieldwork in Rocamadour, a small town in France known as a pilgrimage destination.]

Textiles can do good, doing well

Karen — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:21:07 +0000

Just when you were beginning to think that it would never do anyone any good, voting with your dollar makes a difference. An effort by textile companies and the government of Lesotho has brought the textile industry back from near disaster to near fighting strength again, in large part thanks to the “government… working hard to become a destination of ethical choice”. Makes you renew your faith in checking labels.

Buy a photo of Glen on eBay!

Deana — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:43:22 +0000

I’m not kidding. His back is turned, but he’s the one in the brown shorts on the right. Nice legs, honey.

Buying Blue

Deana — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:34:13 +0000

Check out buyblue.org. It keeps track of the political donations of various corporations, helping consumers spend their money at places that support rather than oppose their liberal politics. Not that anyone here would be interested….

p.s. vague sense that this may have been posted before… am I hallucinating?

Oh, happy place

Deana — Tue, 31 May 2005 04:36:10 +0000

Glen and I found Good Goods over the weekend and thought it was wonderful. We spent the evening in Saugatuck, West Michigan’s artsy/gay/alternative community and between rain showers we hit the galleries. Karen, Good Goods features one of the artists who did a room in that hotel in Iowa we stopped at. At which we stopped. Anyway….

p.s. Loved the Bruce Baughman Gallery too….