As a serial entrepreneur, I have spent the majority of my adult life (I use the term adult loosely) developing businesses and chasing the ever so elusive “American Dream”. I certainly do not have any regrets about how I have lived my life thus far. I have always followed my heart, and my pea-sized brain [...]
I love this video, which was compiled based on the words being delivered by Philosopher Allen Watts. This is very moving!
I love this piece done entitled, “The Story of Stuff“. As consumers, we seldom take the time to think about where all this crap we buy comes from. We are always more concerned about cost, and never take a moment to try and understand how something could be produced so inexpensively. Unfortunately, there is always [...]
Joe Mohr has been cartooning for The Urban Conversion since we first started out as a silly little pilot. My family was fortunate enough to be invited to the White House Garden, to meet with White House Chef Sam Kass, and to learn about what our leaders were doing to educate about healthy eating for [...]
While we were in Washington D.C., my wife Gina and I had the privilege of preparing a meal, and serving the homeless community at Miriam’s Kitchen. A portion of the produce that is grown in the White House garden, is prepared at Miriam’s Kitchen. This was an incredible experience, and it was an honor to [...]
Another funny urban homesteading cartoon, created by cartoonist Joe Mohr. This is what happens when a city-slicker tries to convert to a sustainable lifestyle, complete with chickens and goats!