What’s the Mission?
So, bike riders, why do you ride a bike instead of driving a car? I’ll bet one reason is to reduce pollution, right? So why is someone saying that increased bike usage actually causes MORE pollution? Ugh. KATU is running a story tonight about this. It’s also in the Wall Street Journal. Apparently, Rob Anderson [...]
I feel like I’m in limbo. My summer job ended today. I’ve got some training tomorrow, but otherwise my regular job starts up again next Tuesday. Where did the summer go? And it’s not just that school is going to start again — it’s actually been raining here in Portland! Okay, I know there are [...]
It’s birthday season. Yesterday was my birthday. Tonight is a birthday party for my middle daughter’s friends (twins). Tomorrow is the middle daughter’s birthday, and her cousin’s birthday (they were born the same day, same year)! Also this month, we’ve had my father-in-law’s birthday and my husband’s best friend’s birthday. I think there may even [...]
I’m still not sure why, but a whole bunch of tweeps (twitter people) have been creating cartoon avatars at FaceYourManga.com. I went and made one for fun, but I’m not using it as my avatar (cuz I’m ornery). So I’m posting it here instead. Share
Women today are supposed to be independent and able to do things for themselves. We’re supposed to be able to change tires, fix things around the house, whatever. Using power tools is womanly, and powerful! I should feel good about wielding a power drill at work, right? The problem is that I am really not [...]
Me, while attempting to check tire pressure on kid’s bike: “I can’t find Barack Obama’s Energy Plan! Does anyone know where Barack Obama’s energy plan is?” And no, we didn’t find it. I gave the tires a little air anyway. Then I sent them all off to the park (with dad) so I could [...]
Welcome to my new blog site — TechnoEarthMama. If you came here from Heck If I Know, your old favorites are now here, and you can expect more of the same in the future. I’ll also be focusing more on sustainable living issues (although that can cover just about anything if I want it to). [...]
Willamette Week reports on a family on a low-car diet, courtesy of ZipCar. They’re not totally car-free, but they’re not using their personal car — just bus, bike, feet, carpool, and the occasional ZipCar. This is really appealing to me. I’d like to be car-free. We don’t, however, have any ZipCars near us. So [...]
