Category Archives: Ethics
Stop Counting, Start Living
Upon hearing that I have a blog about tracking things, the most frequent thought that leaps to people’s minds is, “You need to get a life!” Some kind souls keep it to themselves, but I know it is there, lurking.
Stop Counting, Start Living
Upon hearing that I have a blog about tracking things, the most frequent thought that leaps to people’s minds is, “You need to get a life!” Some kind souls keep it to themselves, but I know it is there, lurking.
End Times Illuminations
Last night I fell asleep early watching Adventure Time, and forgot to do the time zone conversion which would have told me that the world had already ended at 7:12 pm local time! Coincidentally, it ended up being an eerie
End Times Illuminations
Last night I fell asleep early watching Adventure Time, and forgot to do the time zone conversion which would have told me that the world had already ended at 7:12 pm local time! Coincidentally, it ended up being an eerie
My Charity Action Plan
‘Tis the season to give and give some more! I budget for annual donations to several charities. And, like a lot of people, I usually put off making some of those donations until December. I have thought a lot about
My Charity Action Plan
‘Tis the season to give and give some more! I budget for annual donations to several charities. And, like a lot of people, I usually put off making some of those donations until December. I have thought a lot about
Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition
Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids
Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition
Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
The Wantster Monster
I keep a list of a few things I want – as well as things I need. I don’t spend much on non-essentials. Sometimes I just get fixated on something I want, but don’t need. Since I’ve stopped shopping “just
A Creature of Habit: Part 2
What do you think of someone who has been in the same job for twenty years? Someone who washes their car twice a week? Someone who drinks 8 cups of coffee a day? Someone who swims laps at the pool
A Creature of Habit: Part 2
What do you think of someone who has been in the same job for twenty years? Someone who washes their car twice a week? Someone who drinks 8 cups of coffee a day? Someone who swims laps at the pool
A Creature of Habit, Part 1
As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up
A Creature of Habit, Part 1
As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up
An Exacting Life 