I went away for a week today.

It's amazing how a mere 12 hours out of town can feel like a vacation. A good reminder that a day away is better than no day away. Totally refreshing. CH and I took in Bellingham, I taught a yoga class for a friend at 3 Oms, we hit the Farmers Market, drove Chuckanut. 

Saw this video store - the best store name / tag I've seen in quite a while. Film is Truth - 24 Times a Second.

Health Care Reform bill recording finished

A number of professional voice actors - myself included - contributed our time and talent to Hear the Bill. The basic concept being that it would help people learn about this (and other) legislation if it were portable and/or could be consumed with less effort. It was a huge undertaking of which I was just a small part. (To hear me bringing this prose to life click here.)

Warning: It is still washington law-speak. Don't give up coffee on the same day you decide to reassert your role as an engaged citizen.

Cycling will change the world and how you experience it.

Great event at Town Hall Seattle - a panel discussion on bike culture and the state of biking in Seattle proper.

David Byrne was on hand to share some thoughts and images on his personal experiences pedaling about the major cities of the world (captured in his new book - The Bicycle Diaries). I love and respect this guy's work and prolific nature and seeing him on stage as "citizen Byrne" was a nice reality check.

Mark Hinshaw of LMN (whose work I admire) had some good things to say, as did the other speakers/experts on the state of WA cycling.

All in all, go by bike whenever you can - it will change your world and the world at large.

Here's a NYTImes video:

Not the best media buy I've ever seen...