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The Connoisseur of Commuting Returns To Carpooling

July 29th, 2011 · 2 Comments · transportation, work

What are the best and worst commutes you’ve ever had? I’ve noticed that while pretty much everyone prefers work (or school) they can feel passionate about*, our daily commutes can also be a make or break in our quality of life. My friend Christina got hundreds of hits earlier this month when she guest-posted about [...]

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Carpooling Is Saving Me $6,800/year

January 16th, 2009 · No Comments · lifestyle, money, sustainability, transportation, work

Next month I’ll celebrate my one year anniversary at my job — and my carpool will have saved me $6,800. To figure that out, I used the calculator at Carpool Match Northwest, which is also where I found my congenial carpool (six of us now) in the first place. My situation is actually both better [...]

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Winter Storms: Slow Down, Snuggle In

December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · lifestyle, simplicity, transportation

During a startling heat wave last May I advised slowing down as the best way to respond to it, both for happiness and to contain our carbon emissions. And now that my town (Portland, Oregon) is gripped with unusual amounts of snow and ice, I advise we slow down, snuggle in, and telework, walk or [...]

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