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Not a Cornfield Continued
A recycled El Camino garden:
The Site
There are other pics (including overheads, I think) on the site. The corn has long been harvested and now the project is all about finding green solutions for the land.
Not a Cornfield!
So, when I got to LA this time I rang up my friend, artist Lauren Bon and said “Let’s catch up! What are you up to?” Lauren sent me a link to Not a Cornfield. Lauren has embarked on a project that is part earth sculpture, part experiment and part urban healing. 32 acres of brownfield in downtown LA have been cleaned, millions of seeds planted and beautiful things are developing as well as questions about what constitutes public space. Lauren also formed FarmLab which itself is another hybrid – so much that’s interesting these days is hybrid! – think tank/art production fund. Lauren, you always blow me away when I see you but this time you really did it.
Check out the website (which is good, btw) www.notacornfield.com and keep tuned for more pics from me.
Conservapedia
Conservapedia: a conservative alternative to Wikipedia. Here’s what it says about kangaroos:
“According to creation science, after the Flood, kangaroos bred from the Ark passengers migrated to Australia. There is debate whether this migration happened over land … or if they rafted on mats of vegetation torn up by the receding flood waters.”
Are Wind Turbines Ugly?
From designobserver.com: What is beauty? Or, On the Aesthetics of Wind Farms.
A philosopher’s essay on wind farms. (more…)
News of Amy Clement
Each year, the American Meteorological Society gives the prestigious Meisinger award to a “young, promising atmospheric scientist who has recently shown outstanding ability.” The 2007 award goes to Amy Clement, a Harmony guest in January and a good friend of Susan and John.
Meisinger, in addition to pioneering early climate research, has a less-fortunate claim to fame: His life ended in a freak hot-air balloon accident.
Anyway, congratulations to Amy, who in addition to being an accomplished meteorologist and oceanographer, also happens to be a fantastic surfer.
Stay tuned for an interview with Dr. Clement about her work.
Also—the photo is of Jasper! That’s Amy and Kenneth’s kid. Photo from Amy.
