Life at Wend
It’s December again, which means it’s time to celebrate wintertime by heading to the mountain, drinking marshmallow-topped hot chocolate and bundling up for morning commutes. Of course, it’s also the time that we all, naturally, become envious of those places in the world that have sunlight past 4 p.m. and… Read the rest
‘Statement Shoes’ are shoes that I painfully select prior to every trade show I’ve ever had the wonderful opportunity to attend. Being in sales and marketing, it seems the most arresting and interesting shoes pave the way for conversation with even the most fashion-phobic, granola eating, bouldering lover of all… Read the rest
The three-man group known as ‘Junip‘ has been around for over a decade, despite the fact that they just released their first album this year. The group’s vocalist/guitarist, José González, has been playing with drummer Elias Araya since he was 14 years old. And Araya and González met keyboarder Tobias… Read the rest
Project RideRED is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness and funding to find a cure for HIV/AIDS. Project RideRED officially launched yesterday, and is being pioneered by professional cycling photographer Brian Hodes of VeloImages (check out his portfolio here).
Hodes has been a long-time advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, and… Read the rest
King Sunny Adé has been a pivotal part of African music for a long time–he’s been creating popular music since in Nigeria since the 80s. And his first international CD release in 10 years (Bábá mo Tundé) is as eclectic and inspired as ever. It’s beats are rhythmic and colorful,… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Andy Bell for sending in this awesome photo. Here’s what he had to say about his ‘Wilderness Feast’ shot:
“Feeding frenzy in the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge off the coast of Southern California. There were pelicans, dolphins and seals going after a school … Read the rest
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the holidays are right around the corner. That, of course, means many things are also just around the bend; feasting, celebrating, partying and giving. We figure you’ve got the feasting and partying part of the holidays down, but–for many of us–figuring out the giving part… Read the rest
Most full-grown humans can’t skate this well. But this six-year-old kid, missing front teeth and all, can skate better than most people out there. Maybe it’s because of his low center of gravity, maybe it’s just in his blood, but this kid is one hell of a skater at an… Read the rest
The Argentine group Tremor plays music that’s part traditional folk music, part electronic rock–and it’s this fun blend of sounds that makes the band a truly enjoyable one to listen to.
This relatively unheard of melding of tradition and digitalization can be seen (and heard) in the above music video… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Jason Barnes for submitting this great shot. Here’s what he had to say about the photo:
“This shot was taken in Yosemite National Park. There was a group of deer that came to this spot for a few evenings I walked by. I had … Read the rest
Food. We all need it to survive. From one species to another, we share eating in common. What’s more, we all experience the feeling of enjoyment that comes from the occasional feast–a large, luxurious meal in celebration of something. For animals, this kind of celebration is most likely a result… Read the rest
If you like Latin-American hip-hop, you’ll like Ceci Bastida. She’s been singing professionally since she was 15, but didn’t become a solo artist, as she is now, until she released her first full-length album in 2009. To date, this is her only solo album, but we expect there will be… Read the rest
In the U.S., our excuse to dress up as bizarrely as possible is the delightful All Hallow’s Eve. In other countries, the excuse comes in the form of carnivals, festivals or celebrations of culture. Whatever it may be, it’s fun to dress up and play the role of someone else… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Lee Parish for submitting this incredible photograph. Here’s what he had to say about the shot:
“Approaching the end of this valley brings an end to the autumn colours. Standing at 1,622m altitude I can see the line where autumn ends and winter begins … Read the rest
The words cool and German brass band… Read the rest don’t traditionally go together–but the contemporary Bavarian group LaBrassBanda has managed to combine old-world brass instrumentals with a modern-day funk style to come out with a very cool sound that makes you want to tap your feet and bob your head.
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