Sweet! The non-car is my fave. Though I’d love to have a vehicle often – like for roadtrips, or that late-night decision to go to a friends for movie night – I image I’m saving thousands of dollars, the hassle, and air-quality etc.
Anyway, biking no matter the weather builds character.
One thing I find it hard to be accountable for is the amount of trash we produce. Even though I recycle feverishly, the AMOUNT that passes through our home is incredible. Packaging everywhere!
I just stumbled on your blog and I really like it!
I have major guilt pangs for having a car and wish I could get rid of it. I live in a major city and my commute to work is only about 12 miles. I looked into taking the bus but it would somehow turn my 25 minute commute into over 2 hours each way! It is so frustrating because there are multiple types of public transportation but for some reason the very popular neighborhood I live in doesn’t have a reasonable way to get to the very popular area I work in except by car. But at least that’s about the only place I drive as every where else I go is usually within walking distance or a very short bus ride.
Jami, I think having a car is fine as long as you live close to where you work. There’s a line your must draw before becoming an extreme environmentalist and sacrificing four hours of your life just to get rid of your car. And I completely understand about not being able to find public transportation – it amazes me how much my own city is lacking in that department now that I have no car. Glad you enjoy the blog!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
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Sweet! The non-car is my fave. Though I’d love to have a vehicle often – like for roadtrips, or that late-night decision to go to a friends for movie night – I image I’m saving thousands of dollars, the hassle, and air-quality etc.
Anyway, biking no matter the weather builds character.
One thing I find it hard to be accountable for is the amount of trash we produce. Even though I recycle feverishly, the AMOUNT that passes through our home is incredible. Packaging everywhere!
Wooo, Earth!
I just stumbled on your blog and I really like it!
I have major guilt pangs for having a car and wish I could get rid of it. I live in a major city and my commute to work is only about 12 miles. I looked into taking the bus but it would somehow turn my 25 minute commute into over 2 hours each way! It is so frustrating because there are multiple types of public transportation but for some reason the very popular neighborhood I live in doesn’t have a reasonable way to get to the very popular area I work in except by car. But at least that’s about the only place I drive as every where else I go is usually within walking distance or a very short bus ride.
Jami, I think having a car is fine as long as you live close to where you work. There’s a line your must draw before becoming an extreme environmentalist and sacrificing four hours of your life just to get rid of your car. And I completely understand about not being able to find public transportation – it amazes me how much my own city is lacking in that department now that I have no car. Glad you enjoy the blog!
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