Keeping Track of Travel Miles

I’m amazed at how travel and food issues have impacted the way I think and work. I don’t go anywhere by car or bus unless I can complete at least five tasks in one round trip. Even when I walk, I plan my trip based on weather conditions, what... Read more

Reducing my ecological footprint

My friend JJ posted a great article on her site: “How Green Are You“. While I try to make smart decisions and conserve where I can, I still had a feeling I’d bomb the game. I drive over 30 miles each weekday and our community has no... Read more

Boil the water - easier said than done

The local water company notified a large area of the community today that there is a potential problem with the water. The notice said something about a low pressure problem causing the water to possibly be unsafe and advised boiling the water before... Read more

Why is the McDonald’s drive through always so challenging?

I decided to take the kids to McDonald’s tonight for dinner; partly because I didn’t thaw anything out and partly because “Ponopoly” (as my youngest daughter calls “Monopoly”) is back. Normally, the drive-thru service... Read more