Last week, I wrote about one tip that I use for keeping on top of procrastination. This week, I’ll admit that I am having a bit of a hard time keeping to my own tactics. Here’s why. Sometimes, even when you have set a standard for yourself, bypassing the usual workarounds that would allow you […]
The Power of Procrastination (or: schedule it!)
One of the things that I learned from Chris Guillebeau a long time ago was the power of deciding on and sticking to a schedule. For someone who is a skilled procrastinator like myself, this has proven to be invaluable. One of the keys to success is consistency – for example, picking Tuesday evening as […]
Connect the Dots (or: a climate realization)
This past Saturday marked the second big environmental event in as many weeks for me. I have been a volunteer community organizer for 350.org since 2009, and when they announced plans for a day of “connecting the dots on climate change” I was immediately in, despite the quick turnaround between events. At that point, I […]
Astrology (and other asides)
Ever have one of those days where you have a million ideas, but you just can’t get any of them to stick? Today was one of those days for me. And, it just so happened that a friend picked up a copy of one of the local weekly rags and read my fortune to me. […]
Local Food (or: how to eat without a car)
But, where do you get your groceries? It’s been one of the most common questions I’ve heard since I went car free back in January, and along with the awesome folks at Relay Foods, I always mention the farmers markets in and around Charlottesville. Because so many people have the impression that it’s a difficult […]
Trains, Buses (and automobiles)
(Yes, that was a pathetic play on “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”… but air travel doesn’t really fit with today’s topic!) At the end of last year, I finally sold my car, after months of attempting to do so. While I was initially unsure of how my first foray into the car-free lifestyle would work out, […]