The JoeCart

When John Ossowski moved back to West Utica in 2011, he was disturbed by how much the neighborhood he grew up in had deteriorated during his 4½-year absence. So John decided to employ his interests in bicycles, creatively repurposed materials, and community development to foster social connections, combat urban decay, and give his old stomping…

Beermaking: Honey Porter

This past summer I tried my hand at beer making – and some photography… I brewed a Honey Porter here at the house, which after 8 weeks tasted pretty good for a home brew. Additionally, this was one of my first attempts at documenting the process with my Canon T2i. Enjoy the gallery.  

I’m on a Boat

My dad has been building some pretty amazing things over the years, including several featherweight canoes. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try but have never been good working with my hands. However, on January 1st, 2010 I began work on my own featherweight, under his instruction. Two years, four months and 22 days later,…