Shaky Ground is a new comedy web series taking digs at everything that makes living in the Bay so frustrating, heartbreaking, and downright ridiculous. Episode 1 is now live with future sketches due regularly from writer Stuart Schuffman (Broke-Ass Stuart), comedian Drew Platt (Punchline SF & Laugh Factory), and director/musician Jared Swanson (Abbot Kinney). I’m excited to see where this goes. Sometimes it’s humor that brings us together and has us asking the important question of whether this is the future we really want.

Set aside three minutes of your day (like a couple million others have) to watch this delightful clip of Yoyoka Soma, an 8 year old Japanese drummer. Not only are her skills impressive, but she’s clearly having an amazing time. You can’t fake that.

And yes, Robert Plant approves.

Women Who Code is cool and totally worth supporting, but I’m always going to be a Women Who Draw kinda guy. It’s an open directory of pro female illustrators, artists, and cartoonists who are open for freelance work. The special thing about this site is a focus on increasing the visibility of females of color, LBTQ+, and other minority groups that don’t traditionally get as much recognition.

It’s really cool to see the diversity of styles on here that comes with a global spectrum. Let’s support these amazing artists, and if you are one yourself, pull your portfolio together and get on here.

How do you feel about your morning commute? I’m torn. When it takes too long, it can be dreadful, but I’ve found the absence of one removes a space of time to gather my thoughts, read, or prepare for the day. We put together short videos of our morning commutes from up and down the West Coast. If you’d like to join us in sharing yours, tag it #hmcommute on Instagram.

Seattle

Commuting with Kurt on the Microsoft company shuttle in Seattle. #hmcommute

A video posted by HM Commute (@hmcommute) on Aug 9, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

Oakland

📣 Everyday moments like your morning commute with the bus driver’s jams.

A video posted by @sixoclockshadow on Jan 12, 2016 at 11:42am PST

San Francisco

Today’s San Francisco commute on the old school F Market streetcars. The one I rode today was originally used between the US and Mexico from the 50s to 70s. Funk 🎶 by @dam_funk.

A video posted by @sixoclockshadow on Apr 11, 2016 at 8:51pm PDT

🗯 AM commute the other week on an Italian streetcar that once serviced Milan. Funky fresh beats by Midnight Runners and Megan Doherty.

A video posted by @sixoclockshadow on Apr 30, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

San Diego

Soundtrack of the drive home

A video posted by Catrina Dulay (@catrinadulay) on Apr 7, 2016 at 6:23pm PDT

I’m not sure what gave me the epiphany (or if you can call it one), but I’ve decided that indie electronic music and old Richard Simmons videos are made for each other. Do you agree?

Junior Boys – Itchy Fingers

Neon Indian – C’est La Vie (say the casualties!)