From the Ben and Jerry’s Website:
“YES PECAN!” An Inspirational Blend! Amber Waves of Buttery Ice Cream With Roasted Non-Partisan Pecans.

If you decide to indulge in some “Yes Pecan” in Scoop Shops during the month of January, Ben & Jerry’s is donating the proceeds to the Common Cause Education Fund.

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process. They are committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy. Their Education Fund conducts research, education, and outreach activities. Check out http://www.commoncause.org to take action.

Wonder what the George Bush flavor would be called?

Plazm VS. Peter, Egon, Ray, and Winston

Plazm will be part of the Colophon biennial symposium of independent magazines in Luxembourg, March 13-15. Go if you can. Regardless, the Colophon web site is a great resource for checking out magazines from around the world. I did an interview with these folks about the history of Plazm magazine. That can be found here.

Portland based painter and plant designer Wesley Younie creates enthralling narratives starring various flora and fauna from the wild and art history.There is a ton of nature art out there, and Younie’s work really stands out with his interesting use of perspective and color, as well as the often humorous narratives he employs.Check out more of his work here.

The ‘Wendy and Lucy‘ director talks about Portland, Michelle Williams, trains, homelessness, and her co-writer, Plazm editor Jon Raymond on NPR radio. Podcast/stream at npr.org.

I’ve been a huge fan of Martha Rich ever since I came across her work a couple of years ago. Her unique paintings and drawings culled from pop culture’s past have a soul all their own, and her commercial work retains her individuality in a transcendent manner.How can you not respect someone who did a painting/drawing a day for a year, and then a painting a week? Now Martha sells her affordable drawings on Etsy. Check them out!