ReCaptivation ~ Can You Help Me?
I have been creating recycled bottlecap art for the past couple of years and recently started experimenting with plastic bottlecaps. After seeing Chris Jordan's presentation at Poptech on the dying baby albatross chicks on Midway Island, I am even more motivated than ever to build awareness of our plastic consumption and give people the opportunity to donate caps to ReCaptivation so they can be turned into art! I have a plan for cool belts, pendants and ornaments. Please let

Sweet Gus
IMG_2409.JPG, originally uploaded by zaellen.I'm absolutely embarassed about what I've become with this new puppy. I need to profusely apologize to all those around me who have to witness the disgusting displays of adoration that overcome me about my new puppy. He even poses for pictures for me. I mean, REALLY, can you stand it?!?

Gus
IMG_2262.JPG, originally uploaded by zaellen.Here is what is completely distracting and delighting me this week. Gus arrived on Sunday night and after a long drive and a little shock, perked up and showed his spirit. The kids are in HEAVEN. He is so loving, playful and responsive. Whew...Aside from some new baby sleep deprivation, all is great here at the Alpenhaus :)

Pop!Tech 2009 - Camden, ME
Pop!Tech 2009 - Camden, ME, originally uploaded by kk+.This is a photo my friend Kris Krug took of me the day before Pop!tech officially started. Can you see how excited I was? I have to say that Pop!tech has completely exceded my expectations again and left me thinking and anxious to act! Talk a

Flickr
This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.