I must say, a blog did indeed seem like a good idea but somehow it doesn't write itself. It is my goal to produce weekly entries related to my unlikely indulgence into the automotive world. Global sharing and networking, mostly over the internet, are the factors that have enabled me to discover, research and activate various solutions and alternatives to my oil addiction. Therefore Youtube videos and, more recently this website, have been almost obligatory paths for me to add my experiences to the growing mass of knowledge of DIY ("do-it-yourself") electric transport. Knowing how valuable "real-world" knowledge on this topic has been to me, I readily and eagerly share whatever data I've amassed.
Having adopted Democracy Now! as my primary news source over the past couple years, I've been inspired even further to consider the importance of the voices of "the people" and grassroots movements. In addition to offering up stories and perspectives that are largely omitted, I also credit them for introducing me to such important figures as Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, Yip Harburg, Utah Phillips, Studs Terkel and many other great artists, writers and thinkers. If a news source must lean a direction, i.e. left or right, then this one clearly leans towards the common folk, i.e. peace and social justice. And I'm ok with that. . . .
