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Entries from July 29th, 2010

Transportation’s Version Of The San Diego Padres

July 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · transportation

I grew up near Los Angeles in a baseball-loving family. We bled Dodger blue, went to games at Chavez Ravine and thrilled to Tommy LaSorda’s passionate leadership of his team. Like most people in the L.A. basin, I drove everywhere, usually by myself, on congested freeways. I hated the way congestion wasted my time, and [...]

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My New Approach To Climate Change

July 23rd, 2010 · 6 Comments · energy, global warming and climate change, sustainability, transportation

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced there will be no climate change bill this year. Many of us are disappointed, and outrage better describes the reaction of many who’d let themselves hold hope of responsible leadership concerning climate. I just read the Grist article and comments on this topic. I respect those willing to [...]

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We’re Seeking A Housemate!

July 14th, 2010 · 4 Comments · sustainability

I’ve have had so many good experiences with housemates that I’ve never understood why the practice isn’t more common among people who are post-college — even here in Portland, Oregon, where reducing your carbon footprint is a fairly normal conversation topic. Our house is: Newly built, spacious, with lots of light Highly energy-efficient Housemate’s bedroom is 12′ [...]

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Better Than Disneyland

July 7th, 2010 · No Comments · community, nature

I’m still glowing from our long Fourth of July weekend, spent camping on a ‘wild and scenic’ portion of the Klamath River with friends including three children.The kids, five of us adults plus a water-loving dog named Bernie were all thrilled by swimming down

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