Happy Earth Day, 2019

Commemorating Earth Day 2019 with garbage art and the latest in NYC tap dance!

Fire Safety for DIY Spaces, Nina Simone’s B-day, and E-waste News

Nina Simone and contemporary tap dance, E-waste recycling, and Fire Safety Tips for DIY spaces

Right to Repair

January 19, 2019 West Village, NYC   Hello All! Writing you today from the American Tap Dance Foundation with completely un-related E-waste news while Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire plays intermittently in one of the practice rooms, a silly choice for a kids tap class, but I digress… Ever had a broken electronic deviceContinueContinue reading “Right to Repair”

Urban Mining Workshop and The Craigslist Catwalk Adventure

There’s gold in your cell phone and where to donate hair.

Going Ape for Fair Trade Electronics

From Fair Trade Chocolate to Fair Trade Electronics, raising awareness of a growing movement

Chimpanzee Sanctuaries YOU can visit

Found image in google search for Chimfunshi….originally from somewhere on this site: http://vibrant-africa.com/content/2623

Cell Phones = Ape Killing Machines?

Hello hello, I just wanted to write a little something about apes today, since I have time and that is what my blog is ultimately all about. What I am concerned about is how electronics impact chimpanzees and gorillas. We all have our causes, right? Well, I love monkeys, and I have since the 4thContinueContinue reading “Cell Phones = Ape Killing Machines?”

Just a thought about batteries

Wouldn’t it be cool if when you bought a battery, or any electronic, the packaging told you where you could discard your product once you’re all done with it. I mean, they have it on beverage containers. I think it would be great if all electronics had that cash redemption value, so you could bringContinueContinue reading “Just a thought about batteries”

Why I started this blog and my intentions

Hello out there, I have thought about starting a blog for some time now and just decided to give it a try, to see what happens. I am not a very big fan of technology, or being on the computer, but alas, it is a good way to reach many people and share ideas. ThisContinueContinue reading “Why I started this blog and my intentions”