Monthly Archives: August 2010
Learning how to have patience and just live in the moment
The other day I was at a stop light on the way to the grocery store, and an elderly person pushed the crosswalk button at the nearby intersection. Apparently I was in a hurry and those bananas I needed to … Continue reading
“It’s not on the list?”
I notoriously like to make a lot of lists. Apparently, I also like to publicly announce whenever I am going to make a list. We recently noticed that M may be getting too big for her current car seat. As … Continue reading
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Social Currency: Trying to Strike a Balance Between Simpler, Greener Living and Fitting In
I am not sure who originally coined the expression, but I first learned about the notion of “social currency” from a parenting advice column that I read daily on www.boston.com. Anyway, the idea is that, at least in the context … Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: “Stuff White People Like” by Christian Lander
So, in light of the fact that we were recently and unexpectedly unable to take a much needed, much wanted and much planned vacation to Vermont with just the three of us (courtesy of the regulatory agency that decided to … Continue reading
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Walking a Mile…er, a Month…in a Vegetarian’s Shoes
I read this article by Meathead Goldwyn today on Huffington Post and thought it was worth sharing. No matter how he ultimately feels or acts after the 30 days of his vegetarian experience, I think it’s admirable anytime someone can … Continue reading