I posted this on Facebook at least partly to remind myself that change is inevitable but seeing it as defeat is not: Everyone goes thru periods when holiday traditions seem established for the rest of time. Then things change. The trick is to distill what’s most important to you about the end of December and … Continue reading If your traditions have vanished, what next?
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Not all travel annoyances are inevitable — Amtrak could change its boarding system
I've made hundreds of trips on Amtrak in the Northeastern corridor -- primarily between NYC and DC. One of the inevitable annoyances at the beginning of each journey is the scrum at the top of the escalator or stairs down to the platform, Only after the gate is determined by the routing team and announced, … Continue reading Not all travel annoyances are inevitable — Amtrak could change its boarding system
There is no city where ignoring neighbors isn’t part of life
I have to laugh at this article. Anyone living in an urban environment knows that others can see into nearby apartments or houses whether accidentally or intentionally.My situation is quite common. I live in residential space separated from the building across the way by a two lane street. It would be quite easy to freak … Continue reading There is no city where ignoring neighbors isn’t part of life
Shoes to replace your Crocs?
Are Allbirds Shoes the End of Style? By Rachel Syme November 12, 2018 There is nothing exciting or sensual or dangerous about Allbirds. And yet there is a seductive pull in their promise of maximum comfort, simplicity boiled down to an eco-friendly gastrique. Photograph by Christie Hemm Klok / NYT / Redux The San Francisco-based brand Allbirds … Continue reading Shoes to replace your Crocs?
A poem to give you a smile
'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read November 22, 20185:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition LAURA ROMAN Twitter Vicuschka/Getty Images Happy Thanksgiving! Earlier in November, we asked our readers and listeners to share what about America they are most thankful for. More than a thousand people from across the … Continue reading A poem to give you a smile
Green tips for the kitchen
I keep thinking I've made progress on reducing my use of plastics. Then I find somewhere else that I thoughtlessly continue to use it. One benefit of making this switch that's Not mentioned in this video is that plastic sponges breed bacteria and other crud. Even microwaving them doesn't get them clean. These options are … Continue reading Green tips for the kitchen
Knew there were reasons to love Iceland beyond their landscape — BOOKS
They are also one of the most literate countries in the world.
Reading chairs for every budget — many surprisingly reasonable (Book Riot)
THE BEST READING CHAIRS FOR EVERY BUDGET RACHEL MANWILL01-23-18 There is nothing like freezing winter weather to drive me into one of my favorite cozy reading chairs tucked into the perfect reading nook for hours at a time, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket with a steaming mug of tea next to me. But the most essential piece … Continue reading Reading chairs for every budget — many surprisingly reasonable (Book Riot)
Another way to be green. Stop those unwanted catalogs easily.
Stop unwanted catalogs. Go to catalogchoice.org. Very simple process. So just make a stack of what you don't want, go to the website, and help the environment.
Wearable tech device to measure sun protection — odd new product
https://www.vogue.com/article/la-roche-posay-wearable-tech-my-skintrack-uv-gadget-device-sun-skin-cancer-protection-pollution-apple-stores This New Wearable Tech Device—Now in Apple Stores—Is the Future of Sun Protection NOVEMBER 14, 2018 6:00 AM by LAUREN VALENTI Photographed by Greg Harris, Vogue, November 2016 Facebook Pinterest The future of sun protection has arrived. And it isn’t something you slather all over your body, nor is it the latest iteration of second-skin neoprene. It’s … Continue reading Wearable tech device to measure sun protection — odd new product
It’s Back! The Nation’s Resistance T-Shirt
I won't ordinarily list an item that's for sale, but this T-shirt was so popular when it was first offered that it instantly sold out. This outstanding and colorful illustration was originally used for a "The Nation" cover. Now it's on offer again. I have one and can confirm that's accurate size-wise across and in … Continue reading It’s Back! The Nation’s Resistance T-Shirt
Why can’t they make Daylight Savings Time permanent?
The first article is a rather whiney complaint about a permanently "lost" hour that fails to discuss the benefits of DST -- rather typical of those who object. The second is also tongue-in-cheek, but comments on some of the benefits of not switching time twice a year. For me, the bottom line is that the … Continue reading Why can’t they make Daylight Savings Time permanent?
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