About: Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com
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President Obama on Boston. {Video} “The American people will say a prayer for Boston tonight.”by Waylon Lewis on Apr 15, 2013 Official Video: People at the Westin Copley gathered around to hear Obama’s speech. Updates: Pray for Boston. {Video of Explosion}: 90 wounded 2 dead. 3rd Incident. Obama: Boston first responders “responded heroically.” “We salute all those who assisted and responded so heroically to this tragedy.” “We will get to the bottom of this. We will [...] 1,286 views |
Boston Update: “The Terror is Over.”by Waylon Lewis on Apr 15, 2013 “The terror is over.” ~ Gov. Deval Patrick. Second suspect captured alive. One note to conspiracy fans: keep it up. Critical thinking is always welcome. There was tons of on the ground reporting, tweeting by ordinary citizens. As one noted, “the media used to give us the news. Now they get the news from us.” [...] 22,587 views |
JFK on Peace.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 14, 2013 Source: Uploaded by user via bluetiful on Pinterest “What kind of a peace do we seek? I am talking about a genuine peace which makes life on Earth worth living. Not just peace in our time, but peace for all time. Our problems are man-made; therefore, they can be solved by man. For in [...] 828 views |
elephant reviews: Bohemian Biergarten in Boulder, Colorado.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 14, 2013 Bohemian Biergarten is a rustic beer garden located in the heart of downtown Boulder. Serving European Draft Beer, Pretzels, Sausages, Goulash, and more… Happy Hour Daily 3:00 – 6:30: Brat, Fries, Kraut, Bread, Mustard, and a Giant Bier for $10 History Established in 2013 Czech-owned and run. 10 Reasons Biergarten is the best thing [...] 768 views |
PSY is back: He’s no Gentleman. {Just Released Video}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 13, 2013 The release of PSY’s follow up video Gentleman is as big as pop culture gets. More importantly, it’s also an excuse to listen to Gangnam Style again: WopWopWopWopWop Gangnam Style. The Man in the Yellow Suit, Elevator Guy…and PSY are back. And it’s surprisingly hard to hate: PSY’s back with another (fun, outrageous) sendup of his [...] 636 views |
Susan G. Komen for the Cure donates a whopping 15% of what it receives to cancer research.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 12, 2013 Susan G. Komen for the Cure (click here for…KFC. Via Reuters: “The Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity defines its mission as finding a cure for breast cancer. In recent years, however, it has cut by nearly half the proportion of fund-raising dollars it spends on grants to scientists working to understand the causes [...] 599 views |
This woman wants to avoid Monsanto, but can’t afford to eat organic. What should she do?by Waylon Lewis on Apr 11, 2013 This question—voicing a real concern that thousands of caring citizens everywhere share—came in last night, in response to my blog: Monsanto: the most Evil Company in the Universe. {Here’s Why} Question: I am a low wage earner, and as much as I would love to avoid these products, they are the only things within my [...] 400 views |
Monsanto: the most Evil Company in the Universe. {Here’s Why}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 10, 2013 Cargill? Halliburton? Bechtel? De Beers? There’s some stiff competition for worst company in the world. But Monsanto has got to take the cake. Check their list of accomplishments: Click here for the Top 10 Reasons even Brave & Rational Humans Hate & Fear Monsanto. DDT? PCBs? The Atom Bomb & Nuclear Weapons? Polystyrene plastic waste? Dioxin? [...] 15,982 views |
“There’s no difference between selfish and selfless if you understand how the world works.” {Clinton Colbert video}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 9, 2013 President Bill Clinton & Stephen Colbert: Full Video. Why help other people? What’s in it for you? I want to leave a better world. The reason you should do things for other people is selfish. There’s no difference between selfish and selfless if you understand how the world works. We’re all tied together. We live [...] 1,939 views |
Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl: The End.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 9, 2013 The Adventures of Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl: Game Over. “’Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing,’ …said that famous football coach. Vinnie something. I’m not so sure about that. When it comes to love—and love lost—well love is a battlefield from which no one emerges alive. No one wins. We learn something, hopefully. Or [...] 706 views |
Heartbreaking.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 8, 2013 Orangutans cling on to last remaining tree after bulldozers destroy their home (thesun.co.uk) This terrified orangutan clings tightly to a tree after its forest home was destroyed by bulldozers. A scared baby gripping its mum’s back and a heavily pregnant ape were also caught up in the horrific ordeal. They cowered up trees in part [...] 2,326 views |
If factory farms had glass walls, we’d all be vegan. {Front Page of NY Times!}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 8, 2013 Front Page of Sunday New York Times? Animal Cruelty not a crime—but videotaping it is. American Legislative Exchange Council: bad people of the month! “These lobbyist-pushed bills are about stifling constitutionally protected speech by equating whistleblowing heavily-citizen-subsidized industries with…terrorism.” “Where to shop for humanely-raised meat: http://www.certifiedhumane.org/index.php?page=where-to-buy And here: http://www.eatwild.com/ And here: http://www.grasslandbeef.com/StoreFront.bok Where to shop [...] 1,313 views |
The Truth about PETA & those horrible Photos.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 7, 2013 Update: a rebuttal, to my post below, by myself: “We can be a no kill nation: here’s how.” Update: a rebuttal via Kate: “The Truth about PETA & those Horrible Photos? The Truth is Pretty Ugly.“ In Defense of PETA. As founder of elephant, I’ve worked with PETA—not directly, I have no ties to them—over [...] 12,165 views |
Self-Help is Bad for Us.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 6, 2013 Ki Ki, So So! Today, I deleted a quote on elephant’s spirituality page that was typical Positivity. You know, “imagine what you want and you will be it” kinda thing. Here’s why: “We have a fear of facing ourselves. That is the obstacle. Experiencing the innermost core of our existence is very embarrassing to a [...] 6,369 views |
Roger Ebert’s last words—& 12 Reasons to Miss Him.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 4, 2013 RIP, Roger Ebert. His last words: “I’ll see you at the movies.” “So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.” Bonus: much more Ebert awesomeness. Update, via Ehron Asher: “Had the good fortune to meet Roger Ebert when he [...] 2,293 views |
How to open a jar that won’t open.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 3, 2013 Can’t open a jar? Not usually a matter of strength—just hit/rap/tap the puffy middle of the lid sharply (but not too hard, especially if glass) or, in extreme cases, poke a hole in the lid and it’ll open right up. It’s a matter of air pressure, not strength, but you don’t have to tell the [...] 95 views |
“This is What Happens when a Journalist Forces a Banker to Actually Answer a Question.”by Waylon Lewis on Apr 2, 2013 This video’s already been everywhere, but if you managed to miss it…it’s worth the watch. How to ask questions without taking BS obfuscation for an answer…and without losing one’s cool, and doing a disservice to truth-seeking. Journalism isn’t about objectivity. It’s about truth. 529 views |
Climbing: you can do it.by Waylon Lewis on Apr 2, 2013 Photo: Spot Gym in Boulder, Colorado. Follow: @waylonlewis on Instagram. Climbing is Wow. But it’s also accessible. Bouldering: a nature-based human-powered sport and craft equally accessible to children women men young and old tall and short. Where everyone’s gorgeous, strong or, like me, just having fun and maintaining health. Via imgur, Reddit: “Female climber, Jessa [...] 452 views |
“Ever wonder how much further your dog hikes?”by Waylon Lewis on Apr 2, 2013 This is awesome. My dog does this, too. Especially when we hike with other dogs—or snowshoe, as I did this winter, once—he runs a mile for every one of mine. App used below: “Strava. It’s got the data cyclists crave.” Also: “My Tracks” by Google is free, synchs to Google Drive, easily shareable, and packed [...] 796 views |
Is yoga ready for a (tasteful) porn star? {April Fool’s Edition}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 1, 2013 For two years, I’ve known the identity of a relatively prominent yoga teacher in LA…who also happens to be a (tasteful) porn star. Today’s the day to reveal the truth. I’m sorry to ruin your career, good sir…but since you have two great careers going, don’t think you’ll mind. And heck, in the LA yoga [...] 2,585 views |
I’m engaged. {April Fools’ edition}by Waylon Lewis on Apr 1, 2013 It’s my pleasure to let elephant readers know something only my closest friends have known (and only for the last month or so)—I’m honored to announce my engagement with a young lady who will, for her and her family’s privacy’s sake, go unnamed for now. All I’ll say is that she works in fashion, lives [...] 6,145 views |
It’s your Voice.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 28, 2013 It’s your voice. Nurture it. Cherish it. Because who knows how long it’ll last. It’s David Grohl’s SXSW keynote, inspiring for parents (and all humans) everywhere. A short, beautiful, arty succinct-ation of the full video below. It’s your voice: So Proud to be a Dad. {David Grohl SXSW Full Video} Long, but worth it. “I [...] 1,021 views |
The Quote that helped me Recover from Growing Up Buddhist.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 27, 2013 I’m in Halifax, presently, visiting my mom. Halifax is a center for Buddhism in the West, and I’ve been running into all kinds of folks I’ve known all my life. I ran into one gentleman at the Shambhala Meditation Center, today, where we were practicing the beautiful Sadhana of Mahamudra. And this gentleman asked me [...] 578 views |
Me at Yoga Conference, offered a small cup of “Organic Coconut Water.” No, thanks.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 27, 2013 Me at Yoga Conference, offered a small cup of “Organic Coconut Water.” No, thanks. The lady paid to offer the organic coconut water? Why not? I’m on a plastic diet, I smile, nicely, and go to move on. Wha? She and another retail coconut guy say. Realizing they haven’t thought much about it, so I’m [...] 2,092 views |
It’s getting better. {Everyone needs to watch this video}by Waylon Lewis on Mar 27, 2013 My Congressman Jared Polis and I tossing out tee-shirts at a Walk the Talk Show a few years back, before he was elected—the first to be elected when he was already openly gay. I am so proud of my countrymen and women: in a few years, when I get married, I will not be enjoying [...] 1,286 views |
Top 10 Local & Green Dining Spots in Halifax, Nova Scotia.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 26, 2013 Top 10 Local & Green Dining Spots in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bonus: update: Steve a’Reno’s is serving breakfast and lunch. Locally cured ham, locally-roasted direct trade coffee, baked goods right in the kitchen, free range eggs, Saturady and Sundays come for the Huevos Rancheros. Bonus: a nice resource for more: Tuja Wellness. I always go [...] 74 views |
Top 10 Reasons to make Gay Marriage Illegal & 9 Other Inspiring Gay Things.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 26, 2013 Gay Marriage. The time has come for equality for all Americans. For all those protesting gay civil rights under the banner of “traditional marriage”…remember that slavery used to be traditional, too…and that divorce is more common in “red states” than blue. Where’s the protest in Texas, today, against divorce? It’s legal in Canada. It’s legal [...] 5,339 views |
 A Godless Marriage.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 26, 2013 How Brief and Precious Life Is…makes us appreciate now (and one another, right now) all the more. More Carl Sagan awesomeness. 248 views |
How to end Sex Scandals in the Yoga Community.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 25, 2013 …Or any mindful community, for that matter. We can end scandals by dropping the notion that goodness is separate from us. When our dreams come true, we will still be miserable if… If we think happiness is future tense, it will always remain so, ever out of our grasp. Enjoy now. Start enjoying now, now. [...] 2,039 views |
A story too sad, then joyful not to share. {NSFWish}by Waylon Lewis on Mar 25, 2013 All animals deserve an equal chance. {NSFWish} “My buddy rescued a Shih Tzu from the pound- crazy transformation.” Via Reddit, Imgur, a story too sad and joyful not to share. Remember: every time we get a dog from a breeder or a puppy store/puppy mill, we give up the chance to rescue a sentient life [...] 1,305 views |
Simon (does yoga in Washington Square) Park.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 23, 2013 It’s the best yoga video I’ve seen this month. “Chaos should be regarded as extremely good news.” ~ Chogyam Trungpa This video is profound, actually…the use of the speed to accentuate the fear of chaos, of fear itself, that yoga helps us relax with. Think of the park and the skateboards and the wholesome chaos [...] 520 views |
Eight & a Half Earth Hour Things.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 23, 2013 Slacktivists Unite! In the Dark! 1. elephant‘s incredible earth hour video, which we did years ago. 2. A bunch of the most creative Earth Hour videos ever. 3. True Green 101: “You know what’s really green? Going into a building and analyzing mechanical, plumbing, and lighting systems for ways to save energy by changing control [...] 298 views |
Video: Comedian reviews Permaculture.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 23, 2013 “There’s a Solution. This is it.” “To see people acting on their despair and not being victims of it…” Man titties, tinned goods, if it’s processed it’s poison. Loved this. Lots of good info in a few minutes and a solution offered, plus the full docu is below. Re: “Edible City: Grow the Revolution.” “Edible City: [...] 398 views |
Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl & the Best Yoga Class Ever.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 22, 2013 The Continuing Adventures of Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. For more chapters & to reserve the book: join Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. “Yoga isn’t a lifestyle. Meditation isn’t spiritual. These are tools to wake up—no matter how tired you are—and live life fully, simply, freshly, directly, honestly, straightforwardly, with integrity. That’s it. Respect your [...] 2,296 views |
Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl & the Case of the See-Through Lululemon Hot Shorts.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 22, 2013 The Continuing Adventures of Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. For more chapters & to reserve the book: join Eco Boy vs. Yoga Girl. “This life is full of confusion, neurosis, selfishness, PR & Marketing hype. But all that bullshit is just clouds in the sky. The solution is simple: don’t rearrange the clouds. Drop the [...] 2,169 views |
Bondi Hipsters: It’s the Life Organic for me (3 3 3).by Waylon Lewis on Mar 21, 2013 F*ck Gluten. F*ck “the Mindful Life.” It’s the Life Organic for me (3 3 3, irony). Hunky Bondi Hipsters are backatit. PS: True Definition of a true Hipster? Here. The best video making fun of, well, us (minus the coke) since the last one they did that we loved: Official Music Video to the song “The [...] 3,148 views |
“I love the world.” It’s Waylon’s Top 14 Link Picks of the Week.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 19, 2013 Above, an elaborate, mind-stopping Indian doorway. Bonus update, #15: Malala Yousafzai, the 15 year-old Pakistani girl shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting girls’ education in her country, is returning to school in the UK where she underwent several surgeries. (zeenews.india.com) I don’t always have enough time to blog up everything. But I [...] 908 views |
Lonely? Don’t fill the space. Breathe the cold, sweet air in deeply.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 18, 2013 Befriend Loneliness— don’t push it away with new “love” or smother it in entertainment or distract it with technology. For in so doing we shall befriend ourselves—and then we will never again be truly lonely. Lonely? Don’t fill the space. Breathe the cold, sweet air in deeply. As some have said, “Love isn’t reserved for [...] 2,527 views |
The Word of God?by Waylon Lewis on Mar 18, 2013 Do you believe the Holy Bible is literally true? Also: Bible forbids homosexuality? Bonus: how we know if you know God. 639 views |
I know how close you are to God by how kind you are.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 18, 2013 “Cory Booker: Yale law school graduate, Stanford football star, Rhodes scholar. He directed his talents where they were needed most, to the streets of Newark, New Jersey as an outstanding Mayor.” Actions speak louder than Words—or Beliefs. “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” ~ 1 [...] 1,910 views |
If you don’t want to be labelled a sex offender.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 18, 2013 Reminder: this case was buried. Evidence was lost. It was reallllly bad, way beyond “just rape.” NY Times, Anonymous, and many individuals through twitter, instagram worked to get this case public. This is a case of social media illuminating corruption and saving the day, such as it is. From two months ago (warning: graphic, horrible): [...] 1,667 views |
Off the Record, ex-Executive at major Natural Products Company says: “BPA is the least of your worries.”by Waylon Lewis on Mar 17, 2013 I’ve reported this before, but this latest revelation—a moment of too-rare, (off-the-record) transparency has got me avoiding (when given the choice) anything stored in plastic, including all canned goods. The full quote went something like this: “BPA is the least of your worries… …All cans are lined with dozens of different untested plastics. BPA, if [...] 2,416 views |
When money’s tight & hard to get & your horse has also ran.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 17, 2013 Free articles, and the single best way to help elephant, indie media, survive and thrive: get a Daily Wake Up Call (a photo or quote each morning—a gap in the inbox of our mind). Share with a loved one: our partner Namaste plants a tree with every email sent. When money’s tight & hard to [...] 1,738 views |
“If you believe in Astrology, you’re a…”by Waylon Lewis on Mar 15, 2013 “Yes—it tells us that you participate in the mass cultural delusion that the sun’s apparent position relative to arbitrarily defined constellations at the time of your birth somehow affects your personality. ” – Sheldon Cooper “If you believe in Astrology, you’re a Neandrathal,” someone once said to a friend of mine. Nothing’s wrong with Neandrathals, [...] 3,493 views |
You’ve got (wasteful) mail!by Waylon Lewis on Mar 15, 2013 Via Change.org, this is too good not to pass along. We here at elephant are a 1.3 million-strong community—let’s make some needed change. Amazon.com: Switch to more sustainable packaging. Started by: Holly, San Francisco, California As the world’s largest online retailer, the packaging materials Amazon.com uses to ship their products have a huge impact on [...] 130 views |
Are you kidding me.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 14, 2013 Update: here’s the thoughtful apology. Mistakes happen. “…discussing women’s accomplishments…” I feel like the newscaster is struggling to get through the commentary, gagging as she is in disbelief at this footage. “FOX-CT disgusting b-roll video footage during report on Women’s Day at the Capitol.” 1,444 views |
 Swedish Lingerie Store gets it.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 12, 2013 For more: “Store mannequins in Sweden. They look like real women.” It’s a complicated issue, that we’ve touched on many times before. Skinny can be healthy, or it can be an unrealistic, unhealthy reference point that causes, indeed encourages obesity and overeating and binge/purging. But it’s also a simple subject. Love oneself. Eat real food. [...] 2,561 views |
Judge saves our right to Drink Big Sodas!by Waylon Lewis on Mar 11, 2013 To see the above chart full size:”This is what one sip of soda does to your body” Obesity is Big Business! Read the good (because it will inspire folks to more awareness, and to defend the ban)/bad news on today’s New York Times. Excerpt and link: Judge Blocks New York City’s Limits on Big Sugary [...] 1,279 views |
Eight Reasons I don’t want to be your friend on Facebook.by Waylon Lewis on Mar 7, 2013 You’ve requested my virtual friendship. Thank you! But I decline. Why? Below is a more or less serious list of real reasons I don’t accept friend requests on Facebook…I write silly social media things, more often, since this whole subject begs two questions: 1. who cares! And I’d answer: right on. None of us should [...] 1,158 views |
Here’s a Funny, Free, Classic Family Movie with Profound & Rare Lessons for Us All (and lots of Tushes).by Waylon Lewis on Mar 6, 2013 “Civilized man refused to adapt himself to his environment; instead, he adapted his environment to suit him.” Free in US only? Not sure. “It’s really just an interesting psychological phenomenon.” Just watched, thanks to Crackle, the below sponsor (no commercials, thank you twice!)…just watched this beautiful, funny, educational movie for the first time since I [...] 390 views |
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