When the Nissan Leaf (the first electric vehicle by a major auto company) came on the market in 2010, “range anxiety” was the major concern of consumers. even though the Leaf had a range that was twice the number of miles that the average American drove daily. Today, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased dramatically, with some makes having a range of almost 400 miles. As expected, sales of EVs have increased to the point where now, some drivers have experienced problems with finding available charging stations. “Charging anxiety” has replaced “range anxiety” as a concern for EV owners as well as for potential buyers. The good news…
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Argyle Gardens:
A HOME FOR THE HOMELESS The Kenton neighborhood of Portland now hosts Argyle Gardens, the first buildout of a Low Income Single Adult Housing model (LISAH). It is located on an oddly-shaped, city-owned, industrial site close to the MAX light rail line, bus lines, and commercial shopping areas. Argyle Gardens consists of four buildings containing 72 housing units oriented around a central outdoor space. The largest building contains thirty-five 220 square foot studio apartments. A large community room, laundry facilities, and support service offices serve as a central hub and communal gathering space for all residents. The three co-housing buildings each feature two six-bedroom units with two shared bathrooms and…
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Fix it Forward
When we first moved into our home 40 years ago, the front door lock didn’t work quite right. One day I decided to fix it. Ha! I learned that it just wasn’t that simple. In order to fix it, I needed to understand how it worked. If you want to fix something, it is wise to take the time to find out how it works, how all the pieces fit together. It has become evident that many, many things are out of balance and fundamentally needs fixing: the economy, health care, the food system, partisan politics, climate change and environment, social and racial inequities, and education. This long list can…
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Dunn Fixxin
In the early 1980s, I was involved in several of the many reforestation projects that were taking place in the blast zone resulting from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Our crew was stationed in Longview, so each day, we had about an hour’s drive through scattered homes, small farms, and occasional businesses on the way to our planting area. About midway, there was a home that stood out from all the rest, so much so that I have never forgotten it. And not because it was impressive in size or had a spectacular setting. In fact, just the opposite was the case. It was a small, unassuming house in…
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Share the Knowledge
Free Online Continuing Education Classes from ACHS American College of Healthcare Sciences wants to do all it can to help during these difficult times and has made a selection of its online Continuing Education classes free forever. These include classes on essential oil safety, herbal safety, traditional healing in the kitchen, and more. Together we are amazingly strong, resilient, and educated! American College of Healthcare Sciences is a world-renowned accredited online college. Their mission is driven by the principles and vision of their president, Dorene Petersen, who founded the college in 1978 as a pioneer in holistic health education. They believe that knowledge should be available to everyone, and free…
